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15:2715:27, 25 July 2020 diff hist +5,263 N In modern society the prajas are not protected from the hands of thieves and miscreants. The modern democratic state, which has no ksatriyas, is a government of the vaisyas and sudras, and not of brahmanas and ksatriyas as formerly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In modern society the prajās are not protected from the hands of thieves and miscreants. The modern democratic state, which h..."
15:2115:21, 25 July 2020 diff hist +5,238 N The word purusa is significant in this verse (SB 3.6.31) because the ksatriyas are expected to represent the purusa Lord in giving protection to the prajas, or all those who are born in the land and water. Protection is meant for both man and the animals Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word puruṣa is significant in this verse because the kṣatriyas are expected to represent the puruṣa Lord in giving p..."
15:1415:14, 25 July 2020 diff hist +4,945 N The Lord has the power to protect. Of the three deities Brahma, Visnu and Mahesvara, the first has the power to create, the second has the power to protect, and the third has the power to destroy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord has the power to protect. Of the three deities Brahmā, Viṣṇu and Maheśvara, the first has the power to create,..."
15:0515:05, 25 July 2020 diff hist +5,012 N Lord Visnu is always mentioned as the purusa in all Vedic scriptures. Sometimes the living entities are also mentioned as purusas, although they are essentially purusa-sakti (para sakti or para prakrti), the superior energy of the purusa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Viṣṇu is always mentioned as the puruṣa in all Vedic scriptures. Sometimes the living entities are also mentioned a..."
14:5714:57, 25 July 2020 diff hist +5,310 N In Bhagavad-gita (BG 18.41-44) the qualifications of the brahmanas, ksatriyas, vaisyas and sudras are specifically mentioned, and it is understood that all such qualifications are needed before one can be designated as belonging to a particular group Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā (BG 18.41-44) the qualifications of the brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas, vaiśyas and śūdras are specifically m..."
14:5014:50, 25 July 2020 diff hist +4,980 The conception of the caste system is always based on quality and not on the qualification of birth. Birth is an extraneous consideration; it is not the main feature of the orders and divisions No edit summary current
14:3814:38, 25 July 2020 diff hist +5,244 N As the brahmanas are recognized by their particular qualification of inclination towards the transcendental knowledge of Vedic wisdom also the ksatriyas are recognized by the power to protect society from the disturbing elements of thieves and miscreants Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As the brāhmaṇas are recognized by their particular qualification of inclination towards the transcendental knowledge of Ve..."
14:2214:22, 25 July 2020 diff hist +5,518 N An impersonalist can become a qualified brahmana, but he cannot become a spiritual master unless and until he is promoted to the stage of a Vaisnava, or a devotee of the Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An impersonalist can become a qualified brāhmaṇa, but he cannot become a spiritual master unless and until he is promoted t..."
14:1614:16, 25 July 2020 diff hist +5,450 N One who is situated in the impersonal Brahman and has no information of the Supreme Personality of Godhead may become a brahmana, but he cannot become a spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who is situated in the impersonal Brahman and has no information of the Supreme Personality of Godhead may become a brāhm..."
14:0614:06, 25 July 2020 diff hist +5,326 The perfect knowledge of the Vedas is to know the Lord, the Personality of Godhead, and that is the end of Vedic knowledge, or Vedanta No edit summary current
14:0314:03, 25 July 2020 diff hist +5,363 N A real brahmana is the natural teacher or spiritual master. Unless one has Vedic knowledge, one cannot become a spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A real brāhmaṇa is the natural teacher or spiritual master. Unless one has Vedic knowledge, one cannot become a spiritual m..."
13:5713:57, 25 July 2020 diff hist +5,750 N This inclination towards Vedic wisdom is also not restricted to any particular caste or community. Anyone from any family and from any part of the world may become inclined to the Vedic wisdom, and that will qualify him as a real brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This inclination towards Vedic wisdom is also not restricted to any particular caste or community. Anyone from any family and..."
13:4913:49, 25 July 2020 diff hist +5,574 N The main qualification of a brahmana is to be inclined to the Vedic wisdom. The Vedas are situated on the mouth of the Lord, and therefore anyone who is inclined to the Vedic wisdom is certainly situated on the mouth of the Lord, and he is a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The main qualification of a brāhmaṇa is to be inclined to the Vedic wisdom. The Vedas are situated on the mouth of the Lord..."
13:4013:40, 25 July 2020 diff hist +5,727 N If other parts are cut off from the body, a man can continue his life, but if the mouth is cut off, one cannot live. This most important part of the body of the Lord is called the sitting place of the brahmanas, who are inclined to the Vedic wisdom Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If other parts are cut off from the body, a man can continue his life, but if the mouth is cut off, one cannot live. Therefore..."
13:3213:32, 25 July 2020 diff hist +5,514 N In our own bodies we do not show any actual difference in our treatment towards the hands or legs. Each and every part of the body is important, although the mouth is the most important of the bodily parts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In our own bodies we do not show any actual difference in our treatment towards the hands or legs. Each and every part of the..."
13:2513:25, 25 July 2020 diff hist +5,649 N Everyone is situated in the body of the Supreme in His gigantic visva-rupa form. In terms of the four orders, therefore, no caste is to be considered degraded because of being situated on a particular part of the body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone is situated in the body of the Supreme in His gigantic viśva-rūpa form. In terms of the four orders, therefore, no..."
13:1413:14, 25 July 2020 diff hist +5,591 N Those who are situated on the mouth are called brahmanas, those who are situated on the arms are called ksatriyas, those who are situated on the waist are called vaisyas, and those who are situated on the legs are called sudras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are situated on the mouth are called brāhmaṇas, those who are situated on the arms are called kṣatriyas, those..."
13:0613:06, 25 July 2020 diff hist +5,465 N As confirmed in Bhagavad-gita (BG 4.13), the four orders of human society developed with the order of the body of the gigantic form. The bodily divisions are the mouth, arms, waist and legs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As confirmed in Bhagavad-gītā (BG 4.13), the four orders of human society developed with the order of the body of the gigant..."
10:0110:01, 25 July 2020 diff hist +3,383 N The planetary systems are calculated as upper and lower in terms of the classes of living entities who live there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The planetary systems are calculated as upper and lower in terms of the classes of living entities who live there"}} {{notes|}..."
09:5409:54, 25 July 2020 diff hist +3,157 N By excessive development of the modes of passion and ignorance, the human being indulges in killing the animals who are meant to be protected by mankind Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"by excessive development of the modes of passion and ignorance, the human being indulges in killing the animals who are meant..." current
09:3909:39, 25 July 2020 diff hist +3,526 N Those who are surcharged with the mode of ignorance are degraded to the lower planetary systems or to the animal kingdom. The demigods are highly developed in the mode of goodness, and thus they are situated in the heavenly planets Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who are surcharged with the mode of ignorance are degraded to the lower planetary systems or to the animal kingdom. The..."
09:2709:27, 25 July 2020 diff hist +2,308 N The activities of the false ego are based on the objective of the body and mind. Most persons conducted by the false ego are controlled by Lord Siva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The activities of the false ego are based on the objective of the body and mind. Most persons conducted by the false ego are c..."
09:1409:14, 25 July 2020 diff hist +2,129 N The false ego of materialistic identity is controlled by the demigod Rudra, an incarnation of Lord Siva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The false ego of materialistic identity is controlled by the demigod Rudra, an incarnation of Lord Śiva"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."

19:4419:44, 24 July 2020 diff hist +2,332 The perfection of all sound or knowledge enters through the ear and makes one's life perfect No edit summary current
19:3119:31, 24 July 2020 diff hist +2,333 N When their (the living entities') desire to lord it over material energy has vanished, they are promoted to the posts of demigods, who are entrusted by the Lord with executing the management of the universal affairs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when their desire to lord it over material energy has vanished, they are promoted to the posts of demigods, who are entrusted..."
19:2419:24, 24 July 2020 diff hist +2,191 N The only difference between the demigods and the ordinary living entities is that when the living entities are rich in pious acts of devotional service to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The only difference between the demigods and the ordinary living entities is that when the living entities are rich in pious a..."
19:1419:14, 24 July 2020 diff hist +2,091 N The demigods are separated parts and parcels of the Supreme Lord, as are all other living entities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demigods are separated parts and parcels of the Supreme Lord, as are all other living entities"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|An..." current
19:0819:08, 24 July 2020 diff hist +4,440 N The demigods controlling the elements and ingredients of universal affairs prayed to the Lord for guidance, and thus He manifested His gigantic form, as He did at the request of Arjuna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demigods controlling the elements and ingredients of universal affairs prayed to the Lord for guidance, and thus He manife..."
18:5518:55, 24 July 2020 diff hist +4,245 N The Lord can reveal Himself only to a person who is submissive and who engages in His transcendental loving service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord can reveal Himself only to a person who is submissive and who engages in His transcendental loving service"}} {{notes..." current
18:4618:46, 24 July 2020 diff hist +4,782 N The attempt of the tillers in the paddy field to understand the cosmic manifestation and the cause behind such wonderful work can be compared to the endeavor of the frog in the well to calculate the measurement of the Pacific Ocean Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The attempt of the tillers in the paddy field to understand the cosmic manifestation and the cause behind such wonderful work..."
18:3818:38, 24 July 2020 diff hist +4,449 N The title Ph.D. can also be interpreted as Plough Department, a title meant for the tillers in the paddy field Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The title Ph.D. can also be interpreted as Plough Department, a title meant for the tillers in the paddy field"}} {{notes|}} {..."
18:1818:18, 24 July 2020 diff hist +4,400 N The Lord is described in the Vedic language as avan-manasa-gocarah, beyond the conception of words and minds Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is therefore described in the Vedic language as avāṅ-mānasa-gocaraḥ, beyond the conception of words and minds"}..."
17:3517:35, 24 July 2020 diff hist +4,572 N As the materialists cannot find the soul and the Supersoul within the heart, similarly, for want of sufficient knowledge, they cannot see that the Supreme Soul is the cause of the universe Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As the materialists cannot find the soul and the Supersoul within the heart, similarly, for want of sufficient knowledge, they..."
17:2717:27, 24 July 2020 diff hist +4,245 N The conception that the Transcendence enters within the universe is logical Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conception that the Transcendence enters within the universe is, therefore, logical"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{co..."
17:2117:21, 24 July 2020 diff hist +4,842 N When any material object displays development, it must be understood that there is a spiritual soul within the manifestation. The gigantic universe has developed gradually, just as the body of a child develops Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When any material object displays development, it must be understood that there is a spiritual soul within the manifestation...."
17:1017:10, 24 July 2020 diff hist +4,454 N The individual human body does not develop from the womb of the mother independently but because the living entity, the soul, is within the body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the individual human body does not develop from the womb of the mother independently but because the living entity, the soul,..."
17:0217:02, 24 July 2020 diff hist +4,746 N They (the impersonalists) think that the control behind this (God's) gigantic manifestation is imagination. Intelligent persons, however, can estimate the value of the cause by observing the wonders of the effects Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They think that the control behind this gigantic manifestation is imagination. Intelligent persons, however, can estimate the..."
16:5116:51, 24 July 2020 diff hist +4,290 N The impersonalists are captivated by the gigantic universal form of the Supreme Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The impersonalists are captivated by the gigantic universal form of the Supreme"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|A..."
16:3916:39, 24 July 2020 diff hist +6,800 N The individual soul eats the fruit of the tree, while the other bird does not eat the fruit but only observes the activities of the eating bird. Without attachment, the witnessing bird helps the fruit-eating bird perform fruitful activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The individual soul eats the fruit of the tree, while the other bird does not eat the fruit but only observes the activities o..."
16:3016:30, 24 July 2020 diff hist +6,542 N The mental speculators cannot understand that the two birds (Svetasvatara Upanisad) sitting in one tree are the soul and the Supersoul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mental speculators cannot understand that the two birds (Śvetāśvatara Upaniṣad) sitting in one tree are the soul and..."
16:1816:18, 24 July 2020 diff hist +6,842 N The mental speculators can reach the point of buddhi-yoga after many, many lifetimes of speculation, but the intelligent person who begins from the platform of intelligence above the mind makes rapid progress in self-realization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mental speculators can reach the point of buddhi-yoga after many, many lifetimes of speculation, but the intelligent perso..."
16:0416:04, 24 July 2020 diff hist +6,290 N The conditioned state of the living entity is like that of a person who is within the depths of a huge mechanical arrangement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conditioned state of the living entity is like that of a person who is within the depths of a huge mechanical arrangement"..."
15:5015:50, 24 July 2020 diff hist +6,386 N The conditioned soul can ultimately go back home, back to Godhead. This process of transcendental help by the Lord is described in Bhagavad-gita - BG 10.10 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the conditioned soul can ultimately go back home, back to Godhead. This process of transcendental help by the Lord is describ..."
15:4415:44, 24 July 2020 diff hist +6,588 N One who wants to continue to forget the Lord is helped by the Lord to forget Him birth after birth, but one who remembers Him, by dint of association with a devotee of the Lord, is helped to remember Him more and more Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who wants to continue to forget the Lord is helped by the Lord to forget Him birth after birth, but one who remembers Him,..."
15:1415:14, 24 July 2020 diff hist +6,416 N This (the eight inferior energies work grossly and subtly, whereas the superior energy works as the central generating force) is experienced in the human body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is experienced in the human body"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-07-24T15:14:18Z}} {{last..."
15:0915:09, 24 July 2020 diff hist +6,746 N The living entities, who are seen to utilize the inferior energy, originally belong to the superior energy, the internal potency of God. The eight inferior energies work grossly and subtly whereas the superior energy works as the central generating force Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the living entities, who are seen to utilize the inferior energy, originally belong to the superior energy, the internal poten..."
15:0315:03, 24 July 2020 diff hist +6,615 N In Bhagavad-gita (BG 7.4-5) it is stated that the eight elements earth, water, fire, air, sky, mind, intelligence and false ego are all products of the Lord's inferior energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā (BG 7.4-5) it is stated that the eight elements earth, water, fire, air, sky, mind, intelligence and false..."
14:5814:58, 24 July 2020 diff hist +2,574 N The mystic yogis consider the living entities and the Supersoul, Paramatma, to be one and the same. It is a minor point of controversy; after all, everything created rests on the gigantic virat or universal form of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the mystic yogīs consider the living entities and the Supersoul, Paramātmā, to be one and the same. It is, however, a minor..."
14:5114:51, 24 July 2020 diff hist +2,366 N The personal plenary expansions are visnu-tattvas, and the separated expansions are living entities. Since the living entities are very small, they are sometimes described as the marginal energy of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The personal plenary expansions are viṣṇu-tattvas, and the separated expansions are living entities. Since the living enti..."
14:4614:46, 24 July 2020 diff hist +2,367 The Supreme Lord expands Himself in two ways - by personal plenary expansions and separated minute expansions No edit summary current

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