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14:4114:41, 22 July 2020 diff hist +3,489 N Lord Krsna says in Bhagavad-gita (BG 15.15) that He is present in everyone's heart and is helping everyone to either remember or forget Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa says in Bhagavad-gītā (BG 15.15) that He is present in everyone's heart and is helping everyone to either r..."
10:4310:43, 22 July 2020 diff hist +3,159 N Patanjali also accepts that there are five kinds of nescience, as mentioned here in SB 3.12.2 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Patañjali also accepts that there are five kinds of nescience, as mentioned herein"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}}..."
10:3110:31, 22 July 2020 diff hist +3,207 N Brahma himself is a creation of the Supreme Lord, and the five kinds of nescience which condition the living entities in material existence are creations of Brahma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahma himself is a creation of the Supreme Lord, and the five kinds of nescience which condition the living entities in mater..." current
10:1710:17, 22 July 2020 diff hist +3,264 N This false identification with material nature is the cause of false ownership of things which are offered by the arrangement of superior control Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This false identification with material nature is the cause of false ownership of things which are offered by the arrangement..."
10:1210:12, 22 July 2020 diff hist +3,300 N By forgetting one's real identity, one is sure to be afraid of death, although a pure living soul is deathless and birthless Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"by forgetting one's real identity, one is sure to be afraid of death, although a pure living soul is deathless and birthless"}..."
10:0710:07, 22 July 2020 diff hist +3,251 N Unless a living entity forgets his real identity, it is impossible for him to live in the material conditions of life. Therefore the first condition of material existence is forgetfulness of one's real identity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless a living entity forgets his real identity, it is impossible for him to live in the material conditions of life. Therefo..."
10:0010:00, 22 July 2020 diff hist +3,328 N Before the factual creation of the living entities in different varieties of species, the conditions under which a living being in the material world has to live were created by Brahma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Before the factual creation of the living entities in different varieties of species, the conditions under which a living bein..."
09:3109:31, 22 July 2020 diff hist +2,924 N One who is serious about eliminating material existence must chant and hear of the transcendental activities of the Personality of Godhead. Otherwise one must be compared to the nonhumans Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore one who is serious about eliminating material existence must chant and hear of the transcendental activities of the..."
09:2509:25, 22 July 2020 diff hist +2,894 N There are many books of stories and histories in the world, but except for the histories or narrations on the topics of the Personality of Godhead, none are capable of diminishing the burden of material pangs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many books of stories and histories in the world, but except for the histories or narrations on the topics of the Pe..." current
09:1709:17, 22 July 2020 diff hist +2,807 N Only an animal, or a man who is almost an animal in behavior, can refuse to take an interest in hearing the transcendental message of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only an animal, or a man who is almost an animal in behavior, can refuse to take an interest in hearing the transcendental mes..."
09:1609:16, 22 July 2020 diff hist +2,791 The narration of the activities of the Personality of Godhead is like a constant flow of nectar. No one can refuse to drink such nectar except one who is not a human being No edit summary current
09:0709:07, 22 July 2020 diff hist +2,805 N The narration of the activities of the Personality of Godhead is like a constant flow of nectar. No one can refuse to drink such nectar except one who is not a human being Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The narration of the activities of the Personality of Godhead is like a constant flow of nectar. No one can refuse to drink su..."
09:0209:02, 22 July 2020 diff hist +2,577 N The Lord is seated in everyone's heart, and He knows the devotee's motive and arranges everything achievable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is seated in everyone's heart, and He knows the devotee's motive and arranges everything achievable"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
08:5808:58, 22 July 2020 diff hist +3,166 N The pseudo devotee, who is anxious to achieve material gains, cannot attain the highest perfectional stage because the Lord is in knowledge of his motive. One merely has to become sincere in his purpose, and then the Lord is there to help in every way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the pseudo devotee, who is anxious to achieve material gains, cannot attain the highest perfectional stage because the Lord is..."
08:5008:50, 22 July 2020 diff hist +3,152 N For such a devotee (who is constantly engaged in service) there is nothing valuable to be achieved but the Lord's service. If one serves faithfully, there is no possibility of frustration because the Lord Himself takes charge of the devotee's advancement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For such a devotee there is nothing valuable to be achieved but the Lord's service. If one serves faithfully, there is no poss..." current
08:3708:37, 22 July 2020 diff hist +2,995 N It is confirmed herein (SB 3.13.49) that a pure devotee, who constantly engages in the loving service of the Lord, is awarded all knowledge necessary to reach the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is confirmed herein that a pure devotee, who constantly engages in the loving service of the Lord, is awarded all knowledge..." current

09:1109:11, 21 July 2020 diff hist +2,900 N The Lord gives intelligence to the pure devotees so that they may be elevated to the highest perfectional stage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord gives intelligence to the pure devotees so that they may be elevated to the highest perfectional stage"}} {{notes|}}..." current

16:0216:02, 20 July 2020 diff hist +2,674 N Out of His causeless mercy only, the Lord comes to this earth and leaves behind His merciful activities so that the devotees may derive transcendental benefit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Out of His causeless mercy only, the Lord comes to this earth and leaves behind His merciful activities so that the devotees m..." current
15:5215:52, 20 July 2020 diff hist +2,949 N Intelligent persons should therefore hear personally and cause others to hear the descriptive narrations of the Lord's activities, for that will destroy the pangs of material existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Intelligent persons should therefore hear personally and cause others to hear the descriptive narrations of the Lord's activit..."
15:4815:48, 20 July 2020 diff hist +2,746 N Every living entity is of superior quality, spirit soul, and nothing material can be auspicious for him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Every living entity is of superior quality, spirit soul, and nothing material can be auspicious for him"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."
15:3815:38, 20 July 2020 diff hist +2,268 N When He (Lord Visnu) descends He is called an avatara because avatara means "one who descends." Neither the Lord Himself nor His specific devotees who come to this earth are ordinary living entities like us Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When He descends He is called an avatāra because avatāra means "one who descends." Neither the Lord Himself nor His specific..." current
15:3115:31, 20 July 2020 diff hist +2,058 N The Personality of Godhead Lord Visnu descends by His will to the material planets in His innumerable incarnations for particular purposes, and again He goes back to His own abode Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Personality of Godhead Lord Viṣṇu descends by His will to the material planets in His innumerable incarnations for par..."
15:2615:26, 20 July 2020 diff hist +2,592 N Actually the tiny human brain is unable to conceive of the activities of the Lord, which are therefore called inconceivable. Yet the frog-philosophers still try to give some imaginary explanation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"actually the tiny human brain is unable to conceive of the activities of the Lord, which are therefore called inconceivable. Y..."
15:1815:18, 20 July 2020 diff hist +2,525 N The tiny human brain cannot conceive how these potencies of the Lord can act. Man can give some vague explanation of the laws by which such phenomena are made possible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The tiny human brain cannot conceive how these potencies of the Lord can act. Man can give some vague explanation of the laws..."
15:0415:04, 20 July 2020 diff hist +2,502 N The earth was placed on the water by His inconceivable potency. The Lord is all-powerful, and therefore He can sustain the huge planets either on the water or in the air, as He likes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The earth was placed on the water by His inconceivable potency. The Lord is all-powerful, and therefore He can sustain the hug..." current
14:4214:42, 20 July 2020 diff hist +3,260 N No one can know You, because You are unlimited. It is best not to try to know You by unnecessary mental speculation. Rather, kindly bless us so that we can worship You with causeless devotional service." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one can know You, because You are unlimited. It is best not to try to know You by unnecessary mental speculation. Rather, k..." current
14:3614:36, 20 July 2020 diff hist +3,116 N Those who are in the spiritual world are absorbed in Your loving service, forgetting themselves and You also, and those in the material world are absorbed in material sense gratification and therefore also forget You Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are in the spiritual world are absorbed in Your loving service, forgetting themselves and You also, and those in the..."
14:2914:29, 20 July 2020 diff hist +2,900 There are the material world and the spiritual world. The sages pray: "Both worlds are bewildered by Your different energies No edit summary current
14:2414:24, 20 July 2020 diff hist +2,899 N There are the material world and the spiritual world. The sages pray: "Both worlds are bewildered by Your different energies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are the material world and the spiritual world. The sages pray: "Both worlds are bewildered by Your different energies"}..."
14:1714:17, 20 July 2020 diff hist +3,025 N This prayer (SB 3.13.45) was offered by the inhabitants of the higher planetary systems, namely the Jana, Tapas and Satya lokas, who are far more intelligent and powerful than humans Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"his prayer was offered by the inhabitants of the higher planetary systems, namely the Jana, Tapas and Satya lokas, who are far..."
14:1314:13, 20 July 2020 diff hist +3,088 N Every one of them (mental speculators) is captivated by the external potencies of the Lord. The best thing for them is to surrender unto Him, knowing Him to be inconceivable, for thus they can receive His causeless mercy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Every one of them is captivated by the external potencies of the Lord. The best thing for them is to surrender unto Him, knowi..."
14:0014:00, 20 July 2020 diff hist +2,872 N When the drops of water from the tips of the Lord's shoulder hairs were sprinkled upon the bodies of the inhabitants of the higher planets, they felt purified Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore, when the drops of water from the tips of the Lord's shoulder hairs were sprinkled upon the bodies of the inhabitant..."
11:1211:12, 20 July 2020 diff hist +3,271 N A devotee is therefore not astonished to see the wonderful boar because he knows that the Lord is able to act far more wonderfully by His potencies, which are inconceivable to the brain of even the most erudite scientist Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A devotee is therefore not astonished to see the wonderful boar because he knows that the Lord is able to act far more wonderf..." current
10:5910:59, 20 July 2020 diff hist +3,082 N Since Krsna can direct the wonderful cosmic manifestation, it is not at all wonderful for Him to assume the gigantic form of a boar and thus deliver the earth from the mire of the water Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since Kṛṣṇa can direct the wonderful cosmic manifestation, it is not at all wonderful for Him to assume the gigantic for..." current
10:4610:46, 20 July 2020 diff hist +3,053 N When a scientist discovers something impressive to the ignorant mass of people, the common man, without inquiry, accepts such a discovery as wonderful. But the intelligent man is not struck with wonder by such discoveries Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a scientist discovers something impressive to the ignorant mass of people, the common man, without inquiry, accepts such..." current
10:3410:34, 20 July 2020 diff hist +5 Srimad-Bhagavatam teaches us to offer obeisances to the mother along with the Father, the Supreme Lord, because it is the Father only who impregnates the mother with all energies for the sustenance and maintenance of all living beings No edit summary current
10:3410:34, 20 July 2020 diff hist +3,374 N Srimad-Bhagavatam teaches us to offer obeisances to the mother along with the Father, the Supreme Lord, because it is the Father only who impregnates the mother with all energies for the sustenance and maintenance of all living beings Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srimad-Bhagavatam teaches us to offer obeisances to the mother along with the Father, the Supreme Lord, because it is the Fath..."
10:2310:23, 20 July 2020 diff hist +3,241 N The mother is not independent in producing children. Similarly, material nature cannot produce living creatures unless in contact with the supreme father, the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mother is not independent in producing children. Similarly, material nature cannot produce living creatures unless in cont..." current
10:1610:16, 20 July 2020 diff hist +3,398 N This conception of the Lord and the earth as father and mother is explained in Bhagavad-gita (BG 14.4). Conditioned souls are devoted to the motherland in which they take their birth, but they do not know their father Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This conception of the Lord and the earth as father and mother is explained in Bhagavad-gita (BG 14.4). Conditioned souls are..."
10:0710:07, 20 July 2020 diff hist +3,140 N By this arrangement (God investing His potency) the world becomes habitable for both the moving and nonmoving creatures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By this arrangement the world becomes habitable for both the moving and nonmoving creatures"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCa..."
09:5909:59, 20 July 2020 diff hist +2,445 N Although the Lord is the transcendental personification of the Vedic hymns, He has become more beautiful because of His appearance to sustain the earth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the Lord is the transcendental personification of the Vedic hymns, He has become more beautiful because of His appear..."
09:5509:55, 20 July 2020 diff hist +2,464 N The Lord has no need to sustain the earth on His tusks, but when He does so the world becomes beautiful, just as the Lord becomes more beautiful because of His pure devotees on the earth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord has no need to sustain the earth on His tusks, but when He does so the world becomes beautiful, just as the Lord beco..."
09:4709:47, 20 July 2020 diff hist +2,526 N The word vibhramah is significant. Vibhramah means "illusion" as well as "beauty." When a cloud rests on the peak of a great mountain, it appears to be sustained by the mountain, and at the same time it looks very beautiful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word vibhramaḥ is significant. Vibhramaḥ means "illusion" as well as "beauty." When a cloud rests on the peak of a gre..." current
09:4109:41, 20 July 2020 diff hist +2,052 N As a lotus flower with leaves is very beautifully situated, so the world, with its many beautiful mountains, appeared on the tusks of the Lord Boar Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As a lotus flower with leaves is very beautifully situated, so the world, with its many beautiful mountains, appeared on the t..." current
09:3609:36, 20 July 2020 diff hist +2,192 N The fortune of the earth planet is praised because of its being specifically sustained by the Lord; its beauty is appreciated and compared to that of a lotus flower situated on the trunk of an elephant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The fortune of the earth planet is praised because of its being specifically sustained by the Lord; its beauty is appreciated..." current
09:3509:35, 20 July 2020 diff hist +24 The qualification of bhakti, or devotional service to the Lord, is that the devotee should be free from all material contaminations and desires. This freedom is called vairagya, or renouncement of material desires No edit summary current
09:2709:27, 20 July 2020 diff hist +3,712 N Without bhakti one cannot understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The original Personality of Godhead or His innumerable expansions of Visnu are the only objects of worship by all the Vedic rituals and sacrificial performances Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Without bhakti one cannot understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The original Personality of Godhead or His innumerabl..."
09:2209:22, 20 July 2020 diff hist +3,629 N One has to conquer the mind, and one may do it by following the Vedic rituals and by performing different types of sacrifice. The ultimate end of all those performances is to attain bhakti, or the devotional service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One has to conquer the mind, and one may do it by following the Vedic rituals and by performing different types of sacrifice...."
09:1409:14, 20 July 2020 diff hist +3,698 The Personality of Godhead, being situated in everyone's heart, instructs the devotee regarding pure devotional service so that he may ultimately achieve the association of the Lord. This is confirmed in Bhagavad-gita (BG 10.10) No edit summary current
09:1209:12, 20 July 2020 diff hist +3,695 N The Personality of Godhead, being situated in everyone's heart, instructs the devotee regarding pure devotional service so that he may ultimately achieve the association of the Lord. This is confirmed in Bhagavad-gita (BG 10.10) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Personality of Godhead, being situated in everyone's heart, instructs the devotee regarding pure devotional service so tha..."

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