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27 July 2020

• 15:5315:53, 27 July 2020 diff hist +2,994 N This direct vision is possible only for one who is highly elevated in Krsna consciousness, for the Lord is not possible to see with material eyes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This direct vision is possible only for one who is highly elevated in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, for the Lord is not possible..."
• 15:4815:48, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,205 N It is predicted herewith (SB 3.14.50) that the grandson of Diti, Prahlada Maharaja, would not only see the Personality of Godhead within himself by meditation but would also be able to see Him personally with his eyes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is predicted herewith that the grandson of Diti, Prahlāda Mahārāja, would not only see the Personality of Godhead within..."
• 15:3115:31, 27 July 2020 diff hist +2,889 The most important characteristic of a pure devotee is that he is not lampata, or licentious, and another quality is that he is always eager to mitigate the miseries of suffering humanity No edit summary current
• 15:1915:19, 27 July 2020 diff hist +2,925 N This (chanting and hearing the holy name of God) is especially recommended in this age of Kali Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is especially recommended in this age of Kali"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefined}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-07-27T15..."
• 13:1513:15, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,060 N It is understood that the grandson of Diti, namely Prahlada Maharaja, would constantly meditate on the Lord and reiterate His activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is understood that the grandson of Diti, namely Prahlada Maharaja, would constantly meditate on the Lord and reiterate His..."
• 13:0913:09, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,122 There are three stages of transcendental development in devotional service, which are technically called sthayi-bhava, anubhava and mahabhava No edit summary current
• 13:0713:07, 27 July 2020 diff hist +2,860 N There are many instances in history wherein even the most ferocious animal became friendly to a pure devotee of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many instances in history wherein even the most ferocious animal became friendly to a pure devotee of the Lord"}} {{..."
• 12:5612:56, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,135 N The Lord reciprocates in such a way that all living entities in whom the Lord is dwelling as the Supersoul also like a pure devotee because the Lord is present in their hearts and can dictate to them to be friendly to His devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord reciprocates in such a way that all living entities in whom the Lord is dwelling as the Supersoul also like a pure de..."
• 12:4812:48, 27 July 2020 diff hist +2,789 N A pure devotee of the Lord sees the presence of his worshipable Lord everywhere Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure devotee of the Lord sees the presence of his worshipable Lord everywhere"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefined}} {{complet..."
• 12:4012:40, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,086 N The would-be grandson of Diti, who was predicted to be a great devotee, would be liked by everyone, even by the enemies of his father, because he would have no other vision besides the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The would-be grandson of Diti, who was predicted to be a great devotee, would be liked by everyone, even by the enemies of his..."
• 12:3612:36, 27 July 2020 diff hist +2,872 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is situated everywhere as the Supersoul, and He can dictate to anyone and everyone as He likes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead is situated everywhere as the Supersoul, and He can dictate to anyone and everyone as He li..."
• 12:2212:22, 27 July 2020 diff hist +2,696 Yoga practice, the process of purifying one's existential identity, is based mainly on self-control. Without self-control one cannot practice freedom from animosity No edit summary current
• 10:4410:44, 27 July 2020 diff hist +1,563 N A practical example of a condemned species of life is the dog. Dogs are so condemned that they never show any sympathy to their contemporaries Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A practical example of a condemned species of life is the dog. Dogs are so condemned that they never show any sympathy to thei..."
• 10:3610:36, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,012 N The Lord is anxious to give protection to the devotees. Diti knew well that the killing of her sons by the Lord would also be His mercy, and therefore she says that the wheel and arms of the Lord are magnanimous Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord is anxious to give protection to the devotees. Diti knew well that the killing of her sons by the Lord would also be..."
• 10:3110:31, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,032 A devotee of the Lord never prays to the Lord to appear for the sake of the troubles the miscreants cause for him, and he never bothers Him by asking for protection No edit summary
• 10:2810:28, 27 July 2020 diff hist +2,914 N The Lord does not appear when the brahmanas become angry at someone, because the wrath of a brahmana is sufficient in itself. He certainly appears, however, when His devotee simply becomes sorry Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord does not appear when the brāhmaṇas become angry at someone, because the wrath of a brāhmaṇa is sufficient in it..."
• 10:2110:21, 27 July 2020 diff hist +2,902 N When Diti heard from her husband (Kasyapa) that the great souls would be angered by the activities of her sons, she was very anxious. She thought that her sons might be killed by the wrath of the brahmanas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Diti heard from her husband that the great souls would be angered by the activities of her sons, she was very anxious. Sh..."
• 10:1410:14, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,266 Since the Lord is absolute, there is no difference between His activities of killing the miscreants and favoring the devotees No edit summary current
• 10:1210:12, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,398 N He descends only to give relief to His ardent devotees. The killing of the miscreant by the Lord is also the mercy of the Lord towards the miscreant, although apparently the Lord takes the side of the devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He descends only to give relief to His ardent devotees. The killing of the miscreant by the Lord is also the mercy of the Lord..."
• 10:0410:04, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,563 N Everyone is subject to the miseries offered by material nature, but because the activities of miscreants, such as killing innocent people and animals or torturing women, are harmful to everyone and a source of pain for devotees, the Lord comes down Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone is subject to the miseries offered by material nature, but because the activities of miscreants, such as killing inno..."
• 09:5509:55, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,117 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead does not need to descend in order to kill any strongly built body; He comes down just for the sake of His devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead does not need to descend in order to kill any strongly built body; He comes down just for t..."
• 09:4309:43, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,321 N The example of mountains being smashed by a thunderbolt is very appropriate. The mountain is considered the most strongly built body within the universe, yet it can be easily smashed by the arrangement of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The example of mountains being smashed by a thunderbolt is very appropriate. The mountain is considered the most strongly buil..."
• 09:3809:38, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,231 N There are many agents of the Lord, such as Indra, Candra, Varuna, goddess Durga, and Kali, who can chastise any formidable miscreants in the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many agents of the Lord, such as Indra, Candra, Varuṇa, goddess Durgā, and Kālī, who can chastise any formidabl..."
• 09:3309:33, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,797 The Lord descends as an incarnation to deliver the devotees and kill the miscreants. The Lord of the universe and of everything would appear to kill the sons of Diti because of their offending the devotees of the Lord No edit summary current
• 09:1709:17, 27 July 2020 diff hist +2,881 N This is especially true for boys; if the mother is not good, there cannot be good sons. The learned Kasyapa could foresee the character of the sons who would be born of the condemned womb of Diti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is especially true for boys; if the mother is not good, there cannot be good sons. The learned Kaśyapa could foresee the..."
• 09:0909:09, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,872 N Certainly unwanted children cannot be a source of happiness in society, but through the Krsna consciousness movement they can be raised to human standard by chanting the holy name of God. That is the unique contribution of Lord Caitanya to human society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Certainly unwanted children cannot be a source of happiness in society, but through the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement the..."
• 09:0009:00, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,739 N There were only one or two Raksasas in the previous ages due to negligence of the disciplinary methods, but during the age of Kali there is no discipline in sex life. How, then, can one expect good children Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There were only one or two Rākṣasas in the previous ages due to negligence of the disciplinary methods, but during the age..."
• 08:5508:55, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,793 N Personalities like Ravana and Hiranyakasipu were actually born of brahmanas, but they were not accepted as brahmanas because their fathers did not follow the regulative principles for their birth. Such children are called demons, or Raksasas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Personalities like Rāvaṇa and Hiraṇyakaśipu were actually born of brāhmaṇas, but they were not accepted as brāhmaṇ..."
• 08:4108:41, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,326 N There is a clear indication herein (SB 3.14.38) that a brahmana's son is not always a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is a clear indication herein that a brāhmaṇa's son is not always a brāhmaṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandri..."
• 08:3308:33, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,686 N Diti neglected all the principles of scriptural injunction, and therefore, although she was very anxious for auspicious children, she was informed that her children would not be worthy to be the sons of a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Diti neglected all the principles of scriptural injunction, and therefore, although she was very anxious for auspicious childr..."
• 08:2608:26, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,620 According to Vedic society, there is a suitable auspicious time for sex life, which is called the time for garbhadhana No edit summary current
• 08:2308:23, 27 July 2020 diff hist −4 In Bhagavad-gita (7.11) it is said that sexual intercourse according to religious principles is a representation of Krsna consciousness No edit summary current
• 08:2208:22, 27 July 2020 diff hist +3,514 N In Bhagavad-gita (7.11) it is said that sexual intercourse according to religious principles is a representation of Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gita (7.11) it is said that sexual intercourse according to religious principles is a representation of Krsna cons..."
• 08:0508:05, 27 July 2020 diff hist +2,989 N Since Lord Siva is himself associated with women, he knows very well their defective nature, and he might not take very seriously Diti's unavoidable offense (untimely sexual intercourse), which occurred due to her faulty nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since Lord Śiva is himself associated with women, he knows very well their defective nature, and he might not take very serio..."
• 08:0008:00, 27 July 2020 diff hist +2,690 N He (Siva) is naturally very kind towards women, on whom even the uncivilized hunters also show their mercy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is naturally very kind towards women, on whom even the uncivilized hunters also show their mercy"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|J..."
• 07:5607:56, 27 July 2020 diff hist +2,913 N Lord Siva is the husband of Sati, one of the sisters of Diti. Diti invoked the pleasure of her sister Sati so that Sati would request her husband to excuse her. Besides that, Lord Siva is the worshipable lord of all women Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva is the husband of Satī, one of the sisters of Diti. Diti invoked the pleasure of her sister Satī so that Satī wo..."
• 07:5107:51, 27 July 2020 diff hist +2,811 N Diti prayed: Because he (Siva) is all-auspicious, it is not difficult for him to excuse me from being punished, although he is now ready to punish me because I have moved his great anger. He appears like a man, but he is the lord of all men Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because he is all-auspicious, it is not difficult for him to excuse me from being punished, although he is now ready to punish..."

26 July 2020

• 17:0117:01, 26 July 2020 diff hist +2,551 N Diti prayed: He (Siva) is so great that if he likes he can immediately destroy my pregnancy, but by his mercy he can also fulfill my desire that my pregnancy not be spoiled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is so great that if he likes he can immediately destroy my pregnancy, but by his mercy he can also fulfill my desire that m..."
• 16:5216:52, 26 July 2020 diff hist +2,548 N Diti prayed for the mercy of Lord Siva very cleverly. She prayed: "The lord can cause me to cry, but if he likes he can also stop my crying because he is Asutosa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Diti prayed for the mercy of Lord Śiva very cleverly. She prayed: "The lord can cause me to cry, but if he likes he can also..."
• 16:2816:28, 26 July 2020 diff hist +3,041 N Lord Siva might have been angry with Diti because she obliged her husband (Kasyapa) to transgress the law, but he would not refuse her husband's prayer. Therefore the application for excuse was submitted through her husband Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva might have been angry with Diti because she obliged her husband to transgress the law, but he would not refuse her..."
• 16:2316:23, 26 July 2020 diff hist +2,795 N Because he (Siva) was also Asutosa, she (Diti) implored her brahmana husband (Kasyapa) to help her in pacifying Lord Siva, for her husband was a great devotee of Lord Siva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"because he was also Āśutoṣa, she implored her brāhmaṇa husband to help her in pacifying Lord Śiva, for her husband was..."
• 16:1416:14, 26 July 2020 diff hist +2,838 N Diti knew that because of his (Siva's) being quickly angered he might spoil the pregnancy she had so unlawfully (by untimely sexual intercourse) achieved Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Diti knew that because of his being quickly angered he might spoil the pregnancy she had so unlawfully achieved"}} {{notes|}}..."
• 16:0916:09, 26 July 2020 diff hist +2,947 N Diti was conscious of her offense (untimely sexual intercourse) and was anxious to be excused by Lord Siva. Lord Siva has two popular names, Rudra and Asutosa. He is very prone to anger as well as quickly pacified Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Diti was conscious of her offense and was anxious to be excused by Lord Śiva. Lord Śiva has two popular names, Rudra and Ā..."
• 16:0116:01, 26 July 2020 diff hist +146 Sex life with one's wife is equal to prostitution if the regulations are not properly followed No edit summary current
• 15:5815:58, 26 July 2020 diff hist +3,461 N One is supposed to be purified after taking bath and chanting Gayatri, but the maha-mantra is so powerful that one can chant loudly or softly, in any condition, and he is protected from all the evils of material existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One is supposed to be purified after taking bath and chanting Gāyatrī, but the mahā-mantra is so powerful that one can chan..."
• 15:5115:51, 26 July 2020 diff hist +3,264 This is explained in Bhagavad-gita as param drstva nivartate; (BG 2.59) i.e., one ceases to accept lower grade things when one is situated in a superior condition No edit summary current
• 15:5015:50, 26 July 2020 diff hist +3,276 N This is explained in Bhagavad-gita as param drstva nivartate; (BG 2.59) i.e., one ceases to accept lower grade things when one is situated in a superior condition Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is explained in Bhagavad-gītā as paraṁ dṛṣṭvā nivartate; (BG 2.59) i.e., one ceases to accept lower grade thin..."
• 15:4415:44, 26 July 2020 diff hist +3,454 The Vedic hymn Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare, Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare can be chanted both softly to oneself or loudly; therefore it is called the maha-mantra, or the great hymn No edit summary current
• 15:4115:41, 26 July 2020 diff hist +3,059 Kasyapa Muni meditated on the impersonal brahmajyoti by chanting the Gayatri mantra within his mouth No edit summary current
• 15:2815:28, 26 July 2020 diff hist +2,818 N Thakura Haridasa used to chant the holy name of the Lord three hundred thousand times daily Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ṭhākura Haridāsa used to chant the holy name of the Lord three hundred thousand times daily"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Jahna..." current