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15:2915:29, 9 July 2020 diff hist +3,691 N Lord Krsna's causeless mercy was exhibited in the great assembly of Maharaja Yudhisthira. He was merciful even to His enemy the King of Cedi, who always tried to be an envious rival of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa's causeless mercy was exhibited in the great assembly of Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira. He was merciful even to..."
15:1315:13, 9 July 2020 diff hist +2,405 N Lord Krsna cannot be accepted as one of the human beings, even though He played the role of an obedient son. His actions were so extraordinary that by the simple raising of His eyebrows He could deliver death-blows to those who were burdening the earth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa cannot be accepted as one of the human beings, even though He played the role of an obedient son. His actions..." current
15:0415:04, 9 July 2020 diff hist +8,231 N They (atheists) may learn from this action how much the Supreme Father (Krsna) has to be respected. Uddhava was simply struck with wonder by such glorious behavior of the Lord, and he was very sorry that he was unable to go with Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"and they may learn from this action how much the Supreme Father has to be respected. Uddhava was simply struck with wonder by..."
14:4614:46, 9 July 2020 diff hist +4,611 N A son is indebted to his parents in so many ways, and it is the duty of the son to serve his parents, however great the son may be. Indirectly, Krsna wanted to teach the atheists who do not accept the supreme fatherhood of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A son is indebted to his parents in so many ways, and it is the duty of the son to serve his parents, however great the son ma..."
14:4214:42, 9 July 2020 diff hist +4,632 N The Lord (Krsna), whose lotus feet are worshiped by demigods like Brahma and Siva, wanted to worship the feet of Vasudeva. Such instruction by the Lord to the world is quite appropriate. Even if one is the Supreme Lord, one must serve his parents Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord, whose lotus feet are worshiped by demigods like Brahmā and Śiva, wanted to worship the feet of Vasudeva. Such inst..."
14:2614:26, 9 July 2020 diff hist +4,879 N These are all glorified pastimes of the Lord, and there is no contradiction in such manifestations. Since Krsna is the Supreme Lord, He was never afraid of Kamsa, but to please His father (Vasudeva) He agreed to be so Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These are all glorified pastimes of the Lord, and there is no contradiction in such manifestations. Since Kṛṣṇa is the S..."
14:2114:21, 9 July 2020 diff hist +4,681 N Just to test the intense love of Vasudeva, Lord Krsna fell down in the waters of the Yamuna while His father was crossing the river. Vasudeva became mad after his child as he tried to recover Him in the midst of the rising river Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"just to test the intense love of Vasudeva, Lord Kṛṣṇa fell down in the waters of the Yamunā while His father was crossi..."
14:1514:15, 9 July 2020 diff hist +4,467 N He (Krsna) did not want to disturb the intense affection of Vasudeva, and thus He agreed to be carried by His father to the house of Nanda and Yasoda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He did not want to disturb the intense affection of Vasudeva, and thus He agreed to be carried by His father to the house of N..."
14:0414:04, 9 July 2020 diff hist +4,253 N Because Vasudeva was a great devotee of the Lord (Krsna), he did not like to think that Krsna might be killed like his other children Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because Vasudeva was a great devotee of the Lord, he did not like to think that Kṛṣṇa might be killed like his other chi..."
14:0014:00, 9 July 2020 diff hist +4,816 N Is there any contradiction in such statements (of SB 3.2.17)? Vasudeva, due to his great appreciation for Krsna, wanted to give Him protection. He never thought that Krsna was the Supreme Lord and could protect Himself; he thought of Krsna as his son Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Is there any contradiction in such statements? Vasudeva, due to his great appreciation for Kṛṣṇa, wanted to give Him pro..."
13:3913:39, 9 July 2020 diff hist +4,726 N It appears that Lord Krsna and Baladeva were both very greatly afraid of Kamsa, and therefore They had to hide Themselves. But if Lord Krsna and Baladeva are the Supreme Personality of Godhead, how was it possible that They were afraid of Kamsa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It appears that Lord Kṛṣṇa and Baladeva were both very greatly afraid of Kaṁsa, and therefore They had to hide Themsel..."
13:2013:20, 9 July 2020 diff hist +3,854 N He (Uddhava) laments for the nondevotees who, not knowing the supreme glories of the Lord, think of Him as imaginary simply because there are so many apparently contradictory statements in the scriptures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he laments for the nondevotees who, not knowing the supreme glories of the Lord, think of Him as imaginary simply because ther..."
11:1611:16, 9 July 2020 diff hist +3,531 N When a father plays with his little son and the father lies down on the floor as if defeated by the son, it is just to give the little son pleasure, and nothing more Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a father plays with his little son and the father lies down on the floor as if defeated by the son, it is just to give th..."
10:5710:57, 9 July 2020 diff hist +4,007 N Uddhava knew perfectly well that Lord Krsna is eternally existent and can neither die nor disappear for good, yet he lamented for Lord Krsna. All these events are perfect arrangements to give perfection to His supreme glories. It is for enjoyment's sake Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Uddhava knew perfectly well that Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa is eternally existent and can neither die nor disappear for good, yet..."
10:5010:50, 9 July 2020 diff hist +4,262 The Lord is supremely perfect, and whenever He enacts His transcendental pastimes as a son, a rival or an object of enmity, He plays the part so perfectly that even pure devotees like Uddhava are bewildered No edit summary current
10:4610:46, 9 July 2020 diff hist +1 Because Lord Sri Krsna is the original person from whom everything and everyone has emanated - aham sarvasya prabhavah (BG 10.8), janmady asya yatah (SB 1.1.1) (Vedanta-sutra 1.1.2) - nothing can be equal to or greater than Him No edit summary current
10:4510:45, 9 July 2020 diff hist +3,718 N Because Lord Sri Krsna is the original person from whom everything and everyone has emanated - aham sarvasya prabhavah (BG 10.8), janmady asya yatah (SB 1.1.1) (Vedanta-sutra 1.1.2) - nothing can be equal to or greater than Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa is the original person from whom everything and everyone has emanated—ahaṁ sarvasya prabhav..."
10:3210:32, 9 July 2020 diff hist +5,447 N After gradually rising to the meridian of Dvaraka, the Lord (Krsna) set like the sun, placing everything in darkness, as described by Uddhava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After gradually rising to the meridian of Dvārakā, the Lord set like the sun, placing everything in darkness, as described b..."
10:2910:29, 9 July 2020 diff hist +5,821 N Krsna, as He is, is compared to the sun. He first appeared from the ocean of the womb of Devaki, and gradually He satisfied the inhabitants of the places surrounding Mathura, just as the sun enlivens the lotus flower in the morning Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa, as He is, is compared to the sun. He first appeared from the ocean of the womb of Devakī, and gradually He satis..."
10:2310:23, 9 July 2020 diff hist +5,385 N Vasudeva and Ugrasena were the Lord's (Krsna) devotees, and Kamsa, a representative of the karmis and jnanis, was a nondevotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vasudeva and Ugrasena were the Lord's devotees, and Kaṁsa, a representative of the karmīs and jñānīs, was a nondevotee"}..."
10:1710:17, 9 July 2020 diff hist +5,578 N He (Krsna) is accompanied by the purusas, who create the mahat-tattva. It is confirmed in the Vedic hymns, mahantam vibhum atmanam. Krsna appeared, just like electricity, when there was friction between Kamsa and Vasudeva and Ugrasena Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is accompanied by the puruṣas, who create the mahat-tattva. It is confirmed in the Vedic hymns, mahāntaṁ vibhum ātmā..."
09:4209:42, 9 July 2020 diff hist +5,628 N He (Krsna) is the original Supreme Personality of Godhead - krsnas tu bhagavan svayam (SB 1.3.28) - and Narayana, the purusas and all other incarnations accompany Him to function as different parts of His pastimes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is the original Supreme Personality of Godhead—kṛṣṇas tu bhagavān svayam (SB 1.3.28)—and Nārāyaṇa, the puru..."
09:3109:31, 9 July 2020 diff hist +5,692 N When He (Krsna) appeared as the son of Vasudeva, there were differences of opinion about His incarnation. Some said, "He is the SP of Godhead." Some said, "He is an incarnation of Narayana," others said, "He is the incarnation of Ksirodakasayi Visnu" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When He appeared as the son of Vasudeva, there were differences of opinion about His incarnation. Some said, "He is the Suprem..."
09:2109:21, 9 July 2020 diff hist +5,620 N As electricity is generated by friction of matter anywhere and everywhere, the Lord, being all-pervading, appears because of the friction of devotees and nondevotees. When Lord Krsna appears on a mission, all His plenary portions accompany Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As electricity is generated by friction of matter anywhere and everywhere, the Lord, being all-pervading, appears because of t..."
09:1509:15, 9 July 2020 diff hist +5,469 The Lord is everywhere, in both the material and spiritual domains, and He appears for the sake of His devotees when there is friction between His devotee and the nondevotee No edit summary current
09:1009:10, 9 July 2020 diff hist +6,022 N There are many instances of harassment of the peaceful devotees by the itaras. When such friction takes place, God, out of His great compassion towards His pure devotees, appears in person, accompanied by His plenary portions controlling the mahat-tattva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many instances of such harassment of the peaceful devotees of the Lord by the itaras. When such friction takes place..."
09:0109:01, 9 July 2020 diff hist +5,491 N Durvasa Muni, a great yogi, harassed Maharaja Ambarisa because the latter was a great devotee of the Lord. And the great karmi and jnani Hiranyakasipu even harassed his own Vaisnava son, Prahlada Maharaja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Durvāsā Muni, a great yogī, harassed Mahārāja Ambarīṣa because the latter was a great devotee of the Lord. And the gre..."
08:5808:58, 9 July 2020 diff hist +49 Category:Itara - Nondevotees of God No edit summary current
08:5408:54, 9 July 2020 diff hist +140 N Category:Itara - Nondevotees of God Created page with "Category:Nondevotees of God Category:Sanskrit Terms for Devotees of God - Umbrella Category Category:All Categories - Vaniquotes"
08:5108:51, 9 July 2020 diff hist +5,508 N The karmis, jnanis and yogis have their particular mentalities in the modes of nature, and therefore they are called itara or nondevotees. These itaras, including even the yogis, sometimes harass the devotees of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The karmīs, jñānīs and yogīs have their particular mentalities in the modes of nature, and therefore they are called itar..."
08:4508:45, 9 July 2020 diff hist +5,358 N They (devotees) want only to serve the Lord anywhere in the material or spiritual worlds that the Lord desires, and the Lord is always specifically compassionate towards such devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They want only to serve the Lord anywhere in the material or spiritual worlds that the Lord desires, and the Lord is always sp..."
08:2608:26, 9 July 2020 diff hist +5,325 N The devotees of the Lord are by nature peaceful because they have no material hankering. A liberated soul has no hankering, and therefore he has no lamentation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotees of the Lord are by nature peaceful because they have no material hankering. A liberated soul has no hankering, an..."

17:5217:52, 8 July 2020 diff hist +3,043 N They (the Gopis) were so stunned by the situation that they could not finish their household duties. No one could excel Him (Krsna) even in the dealing of love exchanged between boys and girls Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They were so stunned by the situation that they could not finish their household duties. No one could excel Him even in the de..."
17:3917:39, 8 July 2020 diff hist +3,667 N Although the gopis were seemingly anguished by the Lord's (Krsna's) teasing behavior, when Krsna would leave them they could not tolerate the separation and used to follow Him with their eyes and minds Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the gopīs were seemingly anguished by the Lord's teasing behavior, when Kṛṣṇa would leave them they could not..."
17:2517:25, 8 July 2020 diff hist +3,475 Lord Krsna finally admitted His defeat before the transcendental affection of the gopis and declared that He was unable to repay them for their unalloyed affection No edit summary current
16:3416:34, 8 July 2020 diff hist +3,409 N His (Krsna's) love for them was so intense that there is no comparison to that ecstasy, and the damsels of Vraja were so much attached to Him that their affection excelled that of the great demigods like Brahma and Siva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His love for them was so intense that there is no comparison to that ecstasy, and the damsels of Vraja were so much attached t..."
16:2816:28, 8 July 2020 diff hist +3,104 N In His boyhood at Vrndavana, Lord Krsna was notorious as a teasing friend in transcendental love to all the girls His age Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In His boyhood at Vṛndāvana, Lord Kṛṣṇa was notorious as a teasing friend in transcendental love to all the girls His..."
16:1416:14, 8 July 2020 diff hist +2,739 N No one is the creator of Krsna; rather, He is the creator of everyone. As He says in Bhagavad-gita (BG 10.8), aham sarvasya prabhavo mattah sarvam pravartate Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one is the creator of Kṛṣṇa; rather, He is the creator of everyone. As He says in Bhagavad-gītā (BG 10.8), ahaṁ s..."
16:0016:00, 8 July 2020 diff hist +3,321 N The demigods thought that Lord Krsna, like themselves, was also created by Lord Brahma, but in fact Brahma was created by Lord Krsna. It was not within the power of Brahma to create the transcendental beauty of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demigods thought that Lord Kṛṣṇa, like themselves, was also created by Lord Brahmā, but in fact Brahmā was created..."
15:2415:24, 8 July 2020 diff hist +2,695 N There was nothing comparable to the bodily features of Lord Krsna when He was present in this world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There was nothing comparable to the bodily features of Lord Kṛṣṇa when He was present in this world"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..." current
15:1215:12, 8 July 2020 diff hist +5,289 N His (Krsna's) pastimes are wonderful even for other incarnations of the Lord, such as Sri Rama, Nrsimha & Varaha. His opulence was so superexcellent that His pastimes were adored even by the Lord of Vaikuntha, who is not different from Lord Krsna Himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His pastimes are wonderful even for other incarnations of the Lord, such as Śrī Rāma, Nṛsiṁha and Varāha. His opulence..." current
15:0715:07, 8 July 2020 diff hist +5,193 N The excellence of His rasa-lila at Vrndavana and His householder life with sixteen thousand wives is wonderful even for Narayana in Vaikuntha and is certainly so for other living entities within this mortal world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The excellence of His rāsa-līlā at Vṛndāvana and His householder life with sixteen thousand wives is wonderful even for..."
14:4514:45, 8 July 2020 diff hist +5,248 N In the Vaikunthalokas the Lord is merciful toward the liberated or nitya-mukta living entities, but in His pastimes in the mortal world He is merciful even to the fallen souls who are nitya-baddha, or conditioned forever Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Vaikuṇṭhalokas the Lord is merciful toward the liberated or nitya-mukta living entities, but in His pastimes in the..."
14:4014:40, 8 July 2020 diff hist +5,206 N His (Krsna's) body manifested in the material world is transcendental par excellence in the sense that His pastimes in the mortal world excel His mercy displayed in the Vaikunthalokas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His body manifested in the material world is transcendental par excellence in the sense that His pastimes in the mortal world..."
14:3614:36, 8 July 2020 diff hist +5,014 N It should not be misunderstood that His (Krsna's) transcendental body, which is just suitable for the pastimes in the mortal world, is in any way inferior to His different expansions in the Vaikunthalokas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It should not be misunderstood that His transcendental body, which is just suitable for the pastimes in the mortal world, is i..."
14:3114:31, 8 July 2020 diff hist +5,095 N The pastimes of the Lord (Krsna) are always current in one universe or another, and when Lord Krsna disappeared from the transcendental abode of Dvaraka, it was simply a disappearance from the eyes of the people there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, the pastimes of the Lord are always current in one universe or another, and when Lord Kṛṣṇa disappeared from..."
14:1514:15, 8 July 2020 diff hist +4,941 N Everyone is more or less proud of his opulence in this world, but when Lord Krsna was in human society, He excelled all His contemporaries within the universe Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone is more or less proud of his opulence in this world, but when Lord Kṛṣṇa was in human society, He excelled all..." current
14:1214:12, 8 July 2020 diff hist +4,849 N In spite of His (Krsna) appearing as a human being, no one was or is equal to Him in any respect in any of the six different opulences Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in spite of His appearing as a human being, no one was or is equal to Him in any respect in any of the six different opulences..."
14:0914:09, 8 July 2020 diff hist +4,935 N He (Krsna) did not appear in human society in His Vaikuntha feature with four hands because that would not have been suitable for His pastimes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He did not appear in human society in His Vaikuṇṭha feature with four hands because that would not have been suitable for..."
13:4013:40, 8 July 2020 diff hist +5,075 N He (Krsna) is the chief of all living entities; no one can surpass Him or be equal to Him in wealth, strength, fame, beauty, knowledge or renunciation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is the chief of all living entities; no one can surpass Him or be equal to Him in wealth, strength, fame, beauty, knowledge..."

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