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13:1713:17, 19 July 2020 diff hist +3,038 N They (those engaged in transcendental activities in different ways) may artificially think of becoming liberated without accepting the shelter of the lotus feet of the Lord, but that is not possible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They may artificially think of becoming liberated without accepting the shelter of the lotus feet of the Lord, but that is not..."
13:0413:04, 19 July 2020 diff hist +3,164 N Those who take shelter under the lotus feet of the Lord can completely throw off all such miseries without difficulty. Others, who are engaged in transcendental activities in different ways, cannot do so. For them it is very difficult Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who take shelter under the lotus feet of the Lord can completely throw off all such miseries without difficulty. Others,..."

17:5817:58, 18 July 2020 diff hist +5,533 N Demigods like Yamaraja and other controllers are there for the unwanted conditioned souls who always engage in threatening the tranquillity of the kingdom of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Demigods like Yamarāja and other controllers are there for the unwanted conditioned souls who always engage in threatening th..."
17:5217:52, 18 July 2020 diff hist +5,337 N The condemned bitterness of the nimba is due to its own past work, just as the sweetness of the mango is also due to its own karma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The condemned bitterness of the nimba is due to its own past work, just as the sweetness of the mango is also due to its own k..."
17:3217:32, 18 July 2020 diff hist +5,639 N Devotees worship the Supreme Lord to attain unalloyed devotion to the Lord. The Lord is not worshiped by others, who have no program for attaining love of God, which is the essential aim of human life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotees worship the Supreme Lord to attain unalloyed devotion to the Lord. The Lord, however, is not worshiped by others, who..."
17:2317:23, 18 July 2020 diff hist +5,673 N The devotees worship only the Supreme Lord Visnu. This worship is not for any material benefit, as desired by all the materialists, even up to the salvationists, mystics and fruitive workers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotees, however, worship only the Supreme Lord Viṣṇu. This worship is not for any material benefit, as desired by al..."
17:1117:11, 18 July 2020 diff hist +5,578 N The demigods are worshiped by persons who are more or less adherents of the processes of jnana, yoga and karma, i.e., the impersonalists, meditators and fruitive workers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demigods are worshiped by persons who are more or less adherents of the processes of jñāna, yoga and karma, i.e., the im..."
16:5816:58, 18 July 2020 diff hist +5,261 N Anyone who places the Lord and the demigods on the same level is called a pasandi, or atheist Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone who places the Lord and the demigods on the same level is called a pāṣaṇḍī, or atheist"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..."
16:5116:51, 18 July 2020 diff hist +5,942 N At the same time, a devotee of the Lord does not foolishly mistake them (the demigods) to be the Supreme Lord. Only foolish persons accept the demigods as being on the same level as Visnu; actually they are all appointed as servants of Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the same time, a devotee of the Lord does not foolishly mistake them to be the Supreme Lord. Only foolish persons accept th..."
16:1316:13, 18 July 2020 diff hist +5,744 N They are (human beings, animals, birds), rather, controlled by demigods. Such control is not superfluous; it is as necessary as the controlling departments in the affairs of a modern state Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They are, rather, controlled by such demigods. Such control is not superfluous; it is as necessary as the controlling departme..."
16:0016:00, 18 July 2020 diff hist +5,656 N The demigods are expanded parts and parcels of the Supreme Lord Visnu, and they are embodied by time, external energy and partial consciousness of the Supreme Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demigods are expanded parts and parcels of the Supreme Lord Viṣṇu, and they are embodied by time, external energy and..."
15:5015:50, 18 July 2020 diff hist +5,566 N The conception of various controlling demigods who inhabit the higher planetary systems for the management of universal affairs is not imaginary, as proposed by persons with a poor fund of knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conception of various controlling demigods who inhabit the higher planetary systems for the management of universal affair..."
15:3915:39, 18 July 2020 diff hist +4,406 N Those who can mark only the changes of the physical elements and cannot perceive the hidden hands of the Lord behind them are certainly less intelligent persons, although they may be advertised as great material scientists Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who can mark only the changes of the physical elements and cannot perceive the hidden hands of the Lord behind them are..."
15:3315:33, 18 July 2020 diff hist +4,108 N The physical elements may work very wonderfully to the laymen's eyes, but their workings actually take place under the supervision of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the physical elements may work very wonderfully to the laymen's eyes, but their workings actually take place under the supervi..."
15:2715:27, 18 July 2020 diff hist +4,656 N The automatic system is factually activated by the glancing touch of the Lord. Living consciousness is the final word in all physical changes. This fact is mentioned in Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The automatic system is factually activated by the glancing touch of the Lord. Living consciousness is the final word in all p..."
15:2215:22, 18 July 2020 diff hist +4,536 N Although they are different mixtures of different materials (sky, air, electricity, water and earth), such mixtures do not take place automatically, just as a mixture of colors does not take place automatically without the touch of the living painter Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although they are different mixtures of different materials, such mixtures do not take place automatically, just as a mixture..."
15:1415:14, 18 July 2020 diff hist +4,123 N In the last stage of physical development the result is earth, which has all five qualities - sound, touch, form, taste and smell Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in the last stage of physical development the result is earth, which has all five qualities—sound, touch, form, taste and sm..."

19:4919:49, 17 July 2020 diff hist +4,545 N In the final stage of sky there is one quality, namely sound; in the air two qualities, sound and touch; in the electricity three qualities, namely sound, touch and form; in the water four qualities, sound, touch, form and taste Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the final stage of sky there is one quality, namely sound; in the air two qualities, sound and touch; in the electricity th..."
19:3819:38, 17 July 2020 diff hist +4,251 N After the interaction of electricity with air and sky, mixed with time, external energy and the Lord's glance over them, the water is produced Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"after the interaction of electricity with air and sky, mixed with time, external energy and the Lord's glance over them, the w..."
19:2819:28, 17 July 2020 diff hist +4,162 N After the air is created, interaction of sky and air, touched by time and the external energy of the Lord, produces electricity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"after the air is created, interaction of sky and air, touched by time and the external energy of the Lord, produces electricit..."
19:2119:21, 17 July 2020 diff hist +4,537 N The sky is the cause of air. The sky has only one quality, namely sound, but by the interaction of the sky with the glance of the Lord, mixed with eternal time and external nature, the air is produced, which has two qualities - sound and touch Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the sky is the cause of air. The sky has only one quality, namely sound, but by the interaction of the sky with the glance of..."
19:1319:13, 17 July 2020 diff hist +4,524 N In every transformation, the last finishing touch is the glance of the Lord, who acts as a painter does when he mixes different colors to transform them into a particular color. When one element mixes with another, the number of its qualities increases Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In every transformation, the last finishing touch is the glance of the Lord, who acts as a painter does when he mixes differen..."
19:0119:01, 17 July 2020 diff hist +4,288 N From the descriptions of the physical elements in the above verses (SB 3.5.36) it is clear that in all stages the glance of the Supreme is needed with the other additions and alterations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From the descriptions of the physical elements in the above verses it is clear that in all stages the glance of the Supreme is..."
18:5218:52, 17 July 2020 diff hist +2,262 N All other gross matter also developed from subtle to gross: sound developed into sky, touch developed into air, form developed into fire, taste developed into water, and smell developed into earth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all other gross matter also developed from subtle to gross: sound developed into sky, touch developed into air, form developed..."
18:3818:38, 17 July 2020 diff hist +1,870 N Those who are egoistic in passion and ignorance cannot conceive of the Personality of Godhead. For them the sky is the symbolic representation of the Supreme Soul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are egoistic in passion and ignorance cannot conceive of the Personality of Godhead. For them the sky is the symboli..."
18:3018:30, 17 July 2020 diff hist +142 In the Vedic hymns it is said, etasmad atmanah akasah sambhutah. The sky is the symbolic representation of the Supreme Soul No edit summary current
18:2618:26, 17 July 2020 diff hist +3,436 N By such an attempt (by hearing about God in all submission and love from a bona fide authority) only can one conquer the illusory energy of the Lord, although for others she is unsurpassable, as confirmed in Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By such an attempt only can one conquer the illusory energy of the Lord, although for others she is unsurpassable, as confirme..."
18:1118:11, 17 July 2020 diff hist +3,268 N One should know definitely that the Absolute Truth is never realized by the philosophical speculations of the imperfect egoistic person Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should know definitely that the Absolute Truth is never realized by the philosophical speculations of the imperfect egoist..."
18:0518:05, 17 July 2020 diff hist +3,259 N The best means of liberation from the clutches of false ego is to give up the habit of philosophical speculation regarding the Absolute Truth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The best means of liberation from the clutches of false ego is to give up the habit of philosophical speculation regarding the..." current
17:5717:57, 17 July 2020 diff hist +3,577 N He (a person) attempts to act fruitively for personal gain or sense gratification, after attempting fruitive activities for a considerable time, when he is frustrated he becomes a philosophical speculator and thinks himself to be on the same level as God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He first attempts to act fruitively for personal gain or sense gratification, and after attempting such fruitive activities fo..."
14:3714:37, 17 July 2020 diff hist +2,788 The chief function of the false ego is godlessness No edit summary current
14:3014:30, 17 July 2020 diff hist +1,572 N False ego interacting with the different modes of material nature is the source of all materials in the phenomenal world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"False ego interacting with the different modes of material nature is the source of all materials in the phenomenal world"}} {{..."
14:2214:22, 17 July 2020 diff hist +4,082 N The entire material creation is meant for the falsely egoistic living entities hovering on the mental plane under different illusions in the modes of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The entire material creation, therefore, is meant for the falsely egoistic living entities hovering on the mental plane under..."
14:1614:16, 17 July 2020 diff hist +4,632 N All these persons are given the chance to play with false egoistic ideas, at the same time God is kind enough to give them a chance to take help from scriptures like BG and SB so that they may understand the Krsna's science & make their lives successful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All these persons are given the chance to play with false egoistic ideas, but at the same time the Lord is kind enough to give..."
14:0314:03, 17 July 2020 diff hist +4,235 N The last class of egoistic conditioned souls - those in the mode of ignorance - are misguided by identification of the gross body with the self. Thus, all their activities are centered around the body only Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The last class of egoistic conditioned souls—those in the mode of ignorance—are misguided by identification of the gross b..."
13:4713:47, 17 July 2020 diff hist +4,149 N Such men (in the mode of passion) accept the standard ways of mundane altruism, but their plans are made on the basis of false ego. This false ego extends to the limit of becoming one with the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such men accept the standard ways of mundane altruism, but their plans are made on the basis of false ego. This false ego exte..."
13:2813:28, 17 July 2020 diff hist +3,948 Those who are in the mode of goodness think that each and every person is God, and thus they laugh at the pure devotees, who try to engage in the transcendental loving service of the Lord No edit summary current
13:2413:24, 17 July 2020 diff hist +4,001 N It is (false ego) manifested in three modes of material nature, and it exists in mental speculation only Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is manifested in three modes of material nature, and it exists in mental speculation only. Those who are in the mode of goo..."
13:1313:13, 17 July 2020 diff hist +3,985 N The eternally liberated souls are called nitya-muktas, and they have nothing to do with the material creation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The eternally liberated souls are called nitya-muktas, and they have nothing to do with the material creation"}} {{notes|}} {{..."
13:0213:02, 17 July 2020 diff hist +4,407 N All souls who are situated in such pure consciousness are liberated, and they eternally live in bliss and knowledge in the various Vaikuntha planets in the spiritual sky. When the material creation is manifested, it is not meant for them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All souls who are situated in such pure consciousness are liberated, and therefore they eternally live in bliss and knowledge..."
06:3606:36, 17 July 2020 diff hist +3,848 N A pure living entity in his original spiritual existence is fully conscious of his constitutional position as an eternal servitor of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure living entity in his original spiritual existence is fully conscious of his constitutional position as an eternal servi..."
06:2206:22, 17 July 2020 diff hist +2,808 N He (God) gives the conditioned souls all facilities for rectifying the activities of the false ego, but He does not interfere with their small independence as parts and parcels of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He gives the conditioned souls all facilities for rectifying the activities of the false ego, but He does not interfere with t..."
06:0806:08, 17 July 2020 diff hist +3,079 N All living entities are differentiated parts and parcels of the Personality of Godhead. Under the pressure of false ego, the conditioned souls, although parts and parcels of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, claim to be the enjoyers of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All living entities are differentiated parts and parcels of the Personality of Godhead. Under the pressure of false ego, the c..."
06:0006:00, 17 July 2020 diff hist +2,862 N The mahat-tattva is the via medium between pure spirit and material existence. It is the junction of matter and spirit wherefrom the false ego of the living entity is generated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mahat-tattva is the via medium between pure spirit and material existence. It is the junction of matter and spirit wherefr..."
05:5105:51, 17 July 2020 diff hist +2,747 N In due course of time, the impregnated material energy was manifested first as the total material ingredients. Everything takes its own time to fructify, and the word kala-coditat, "influenced by time," is used herein - in SB 3.5.27 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In due course of time, the impregnated material energy was manifested first as the total material ingredients. Everything take..."
05:4405:44, 17 July 2020 diff hist +4,333 N The Lord is described here (in SB 3.5.26) as viryavan, or the greatest potent being, because He impregnates material nature with innumerable living entities who are conditioned from time immemorial Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is described here as vīryavān, or the greatest potent being, because He impregnates material nature with innumerabl..."

14:5714:57, 16 July 2020 diff hist +4,470 N God offers the conditioned soul a material body for his so-called enjoyment, but if one does not come to his senses and enter into spiritual consciousness, God again puts him in the unmanifested condition as it existed in the beginning of the creation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord offers the conditioned soul a material body for his so-called enjoyment, but if one does not come to his senses and e..."
14:1914:19, 16 July 2020 diff hist +4,094 N The living entities are foreign to matter, and thus they cannot be happy unless they are situated in the same spiritual life as the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The living entities are foreign to matter, and thus they cannot be happy unless they are situated in the same spiritual life a..."
14:1414:14, 16 July 2020 diff hist +3,947 N That is the whole mystery of the material creation - the living entities come from God, they are not products of the material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is the whole mystery of the material creation"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-07-16T14:14..." current
14:0214:02, 16 July 2020 diff hist +4,260 N This impregnating process is performed by the first purusa incarnation, Karanarnavasayi Visnu. Simply by His glance over material nature, the whole matter is accomplished Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This impregnating process is performed by the first puruṣa incarnation, Kāraṇārṇavaśāyī Viṣṇu. Simply by His gl..."

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