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15:3515:35, 28 July 2020 diff hist +15,349 N God decorated as described in this chapter (SB 3.15) as He appeared before the four sages (Kumaras). This Narayana form is Krsna's expansion; therefore the Krsna consciousness movement which is now spreading is the real, topmost process of yoga practice Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"decorated as described in this chapter as He appeared before the four sages. This Nārāyaṇa form is Kṛṣṇa's expansion..."
15:2715:27, 28 July 2020 diff hist +15,113 N Some of them (so-called yogis) try to meditate on something impersonal or void, but that is not approved by the great yogis who follow the standard method Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some of them try to meditate on something impersonal or void, but that is not approved by the great yogīs who follow the stan..."
15:2115:21, 28 July 2020 diff hist +14,845 N The success of the yoga process is very nicely described here Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The success of the yoga process is very nicely described here"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-..." current
15:0715:07, 28 July 2020 diff hist +2,627 N Becoming a servitor of the lotus feet of the Lord is better than becoming one with the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Becoming a servitor of the lotus feet of the Lord is better than becoming one with the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}}..." current
15:0315:03, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,049 N Because of the fragrance of His lotus feet, carried by the air and mixed with the aroma of tulasi, their minds changed; instead of becoming one with the Supreme Lord, they thought it wise to be devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of the fragrance of His lotus feet, carried by the air and mixed with the aroma of tulasī, their minds changed; inste..."
14:5814:58, 28 July 2020 diff hist +2,763 N It appears from this verse (SB 3.15.43) that the four Kumaras were impersonalists or protagonists of the philosophy of monism, becoming one with the Lord. But as soon as they saw the Lord's features, their minds changed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It appears from this verse that the four Kumāras were impersonalists or protagonists of the philosophy of monism, becoming on..."
14:4914:49, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,659 N Here (SB 3.15.42) also, for the devotee-sages, the Kumaras, the Lord appeared in His most beautiful feature, and they continued to see Him without satiation and wanted to continue seeing Him more and more Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here also, for the devotee-sages, the Kumāras, the Lord appeared in His most beautiful feature, and they continued to see Him..."
14:4414:44, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,950 N The adjustment is that the Lord, being bhakta-vatsala, or one who wants to please His devotees, assumes such features so that devotees like Lord Brahma, Lord Siva and other demigods may be pleased Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The adjustment is that the Lord, being bhakta-vatsala, or one who wants to please His devotees, assumes such features so that..."
14:3914:39, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,904 N God's beauty is superexcellent, surpassing even the beauty of Laksmi in Vaikuntha. His devotees in the Vaikuntha planets want to see Him as the most beautiful, but the devotees in Gokula or Krsnaloka want to see Radharani as more beautiful than Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually the Lord's beauty is superexcellent, surpassing even the beauty of Lakṣmī in Vaikuṇṭha. The devotees of the Lo..."
14:2914:29, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,997 N The beauty of the goddess of fortune is secondary in the presence of the Lord. In the words of Vaisnava poets, it is said that the Lord's beauty is so enchanting that it defeats hundreds of thousands of Cupids. He is therefore called Madana-mohana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the beauty of the goddess of fortune is secondary in the presence of the Lord. In the words of Vaiṣṇava poets, it is said..."
14:2314:23, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,328 N The beauty of the Lord was so enchanting that it could not be sufficiently described Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The beauty of the Lord was so enchanting that it could not be sufficiently described"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{compl..."
14:1514:15, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,097 N All God's features were very beautiful and attractive for the devotees. One of the Lord's hands rested on His carrier, Garuda, and in another hand He twirled a lotus flower. These are personal characteristics of the Personality of Godhead, Narayana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All these features were very beautiful and attractive for the devotees. One of the Lord's hands rested on His carrier, Garuḍ..."
14:1014:10, 28 July 2020 diff hist +2,857 N Here (SB 3.15.40) is a full description of the Personality of Godhead as personally experienced by the sages. The Lord's personal body was covered with yellow robes, and His waist was thin Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here is a full description of the Personality of Godhead as personally experienced by the sages. The Lord's personal body was..."
14:0414:04, 28 July 2020 diff hist +5,631 The spiritual world is situated beyond the universe. Therefore it is stated here that the spiritual world, Vaikunthaloka, is the summit of all planetary systems No edit summary current
14:0214:02, 28 July 2020 diff hist +5,830 N In this material world, one is glorified if he is favored even a pinch by the goddess of fortune, so we can simply imagine how glorified is the kingdom of God in the spiritual world, where many 100s and 1000's of goddesses engage in God's direct service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this material world, one is glorified if he is favored even a pinch by the goddess of fortune, so we can simply imagine how..."
13:3813:38, 28 July 2020 diff hist +5,458 N The Lord is always served in the Vaikunthaloka by many hundreds and thousands of goddesses of fortune, as stated by the Brahma-samhita (laksmi-sahasra-sata-sambhrama-sevyamanam (BS 5.29)) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is always served in the Vaikuṇṭhaloka by many hundreds and thousands of goddesses of fortune, as stated by the Br..."
13:3413:34, 28 July 2020 diff hist +5,253 N He (God) is especially inclined to His devotee; He touches the core of the heart of the devotee simply by smiling and glancing over him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is especially inclined to His devotee; He touches the core of the heart of the devotee simply by smiling and glancing over..." current
13:3013:30, 28 July 2020 diff hist +5,736 He (the Lord) gives shelter to the impersonalists in His impersonal Brahman effulgence, whereas He gives shelter to the devotees in His personal abodes known as the Vaikunthalokas No edit summary
13:2913:29, 28 July 2020 diff hist +5,256 N The Lord is so kind that He gives shelter to everyone - both impersonalists and devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is so kind that He gives shelter to everyone—both impersonalists and devotees"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{c..."
13:2513:25, 28 July 2020 diff hist +5,694 N Although only some of these (God's transcendental qualities) are aspired for by persons who hanker after the pleasure of merging in the impersonal Brahman, there are other aspirants who want to associate with the Lord personally as His servants Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although only some of these are aspired for by persons who hanker after the pleasure of merging in the impersonal Brahman, the..."
13:1913:19, 28 July 2020 diff hist +5,387 N In this verse (SB 3.15.39) the words sprhaniya-dhama indicate that the Lord is the reservoir of all pleasure because He has all the transcendental qualities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the words spṛhaṇīya-dhāma indicate that the Lord is the reservoir of all pleasure because He has all the t..."
13:1413:14, 28 July 2020 diff hist +5,464 N That attraction (to God) was glorious not only for all the higher planets of this material world, but beyond, for the spiritual world also Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That attraction was glorious not only for all the higher planets of this material world, but beyond, for the spiritual world a..."
13:0913:09, 28 July 2020 diff hist +5,705 N This attitude of the Lord was due to His unlimited quantity of transcendental qualities. His cheerful attitude towards the devotees was so pleasing and heart-touching that His very smile was attractive for them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This attitude of the Lord was due to His unlimited quantity of transcendental qualities. His cheerful attitude towards the dev..."
10:4310:43, 28 July 2020 diff hist +2,078 On the part of the Lord there was no offended mood because He does not accept any offense created by His sincere devotee No edit summary current
10:4210:42, 28 July 2020 diff hist +5,328 N An offense unto the feet of a pure devotee murders one's position in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"an offense unto the feet of a pure devotee murders one's position in devotional service"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{co..." current
10:3510:35, 28 July 2020 diff hist +5,179 N To commit an offense against a devotee is very dangerous in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To commit an offense against a devotee is very dangerous in devotional service"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|AL..." current
10:3210:32, 28 July 2020 diff hist +5,362 N When the Lord came, He was pleased with everyone; therefore it is stated here (SB 3.15.39), krtsna-prasada-sumukham Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the Lord came, He was pleased with everyone; therefore it is stated here, kṛtsna-prasāda-sumukham"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..."
10:1010:10, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,506 N The devotee constantly sees the Lord within his heart, and, in a more mature stage, one can see the same Lord directly, as we see everything else Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the devotee constantly sees the Lord within his heart, and, in a more mature stage, one can see the same Lord directly, as we..."
10:0710:07, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,923 N For ordinary persons God is not visible; however, when one can understand the significance of His holy name and one engages himself in the devotional service, beginning with the tongue, by chanting and tasting prasada, then gradually God reveals Himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For ordinary persons the Lord is not visible; however, when one can understand the significance of His holy name and one engag..."
10:0310:03, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,920 N It is said in the Brahma-samhita that devotees, being elevated in love of God, always see Syamasundara, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, within their hearts. But when they are mature, the same God is visible before them face to face Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said in the Brahma-saṁhitā that devotees, being elevated in love of God, always see Śyāmasundara, the Supreme Perso..."
10:0010:00, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,666 N The Kumaras, therefore, upon seeing the Lord coming forward with His associates, who were holding an umbrella and a camara fan, were struck with wonder that they were seeing the Lord face to face Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Kumāras, therefore, upon seeing the Lord coming forward with His associates, who were holding an umbrella and a cāmara f..." current
09:5609:56, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,623 N Meditators who are very fortunate can see the Visnu form of the Lord within their hearts by following the yogic process. But to see Him face to face is a different matter. This is only possible for pure devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Meditators who are very fortunate can see the Viṣṇu form of the Lord within their hearts by following the yogic process. B..."
09:5309:53, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,693 N In this verse (SB 3.15.38) we find the word acaksataksa-visayam. The Supreme Lord cannot be seen by ordinary eyes, but He now became visible to the eyesight of the Kumaras. Another significant word is samadhi-bhagyam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse we find the word acakṣatākṣa-viṣayam. The Supreme Lord cannot be seen by ordinary eyes, but He now became..."
09:3109:31, 28 July 2020 diff hist +2,067 N In Bhagavad-gita the Lord declares that His devotees cannot be vanquished at any time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā the Lord declares that His devotees cannot be vanquished at any time"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{co..."
09:2609:26, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,598 N In BG, 16th Chapter, verses 19 & 20, it is said that those who are envious of the Lord & His devotees are thrown into the species of abominable life; life after life such fools are unable to remember the SPG, and therefore they continue going down & down Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā, Sixteenth Chapter, verses 19 and 20, it is said that those who are envious of the Lord and His devotees ar..."
09:2209:22, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,099 N They (Jaya and Vijaya) prayed, therefore, that this (forgetfulness of the Lord) might not happen in the lives they were going to accept because of the curse Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They prayed, therefore, that this might not happen in the lives they were going to accept because of the curse"}} {{notes|}} {..."
08:5908:59, 28 July 2020 diff hist +2,788 N In the lowest species of life, including the animal species, forgetfulness of the Lord is very prominent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the lowest species of life, including the animal species, forgetfulness of the Lord is very prominent"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..." current
08:5708:57, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,202 N The doormen (Jaya and Vijaya), who were also devotees, could understand the punishment meted out to them, for they were conscious of the great offense they had committed by not allowing the sages (four Kumaras) to enter Vaikunthaloka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The doormen, who were also devotees, could understand the punishment meted out to them, for they were conscious of the great o..."
08:5108:51, 28 July 2020 diff hist +2,956 N To a devotee, any heavy punishment is tolerable but the one which effects forgetfulness of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To a devotee, any heavy punishment is tolerable but the one which effects forgetfulness of the Supreme Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
08:4308:43, 28 July 2020 diff hist +2,501 N Because the doormen were also devotees of the Lord, they were able to understand their mistake and were terrified when the four Kumaras were ready to curse them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the doormen were also devotees of the Lord, they were able to understand their mistake and were terrified when the fou..." current
08:3608:36, 28 July 2020 diff hist +4,169 N People should learn BG and accept the Supreme PG, Krsna, as the Lord of everything; they should practice satisfying the senses of the Supreme Lord instead of trying to satisfy their own senses. Training in KC will help one be promoted to Vaikuntha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People should learn Bhagavad-gītā and accept the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, as the Lord of everything; the..."
08:3108:31, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,835 N In this verse (SB 3.15.34) it is clearly stated that the two doormen (of Vaikuntha, Jaya and Vijaya) should be sent into the material world, where criminals are allowed to reside Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse it is clearly stated that the two doormen should be sent into the material world, where criminals are allowed to..."
08:2608:26, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,625 N One should not, therefore, be angry in the absence of an opportunity for sense gratification, and one should not be lusty to acquire more than necessary Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not, therefore, be angry in the absence of an opportunity for sense gratification, and one should not be lusty to a..."
08:2308:23, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,602 N These three enemies (desire, anger and lust) force the living entities to continue material existence, and when one is free from them he is eligible to enter the kingdom of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These three enemies force the living entities to continue material existence, and when one is free from them he is eligible to..."
08:2008:20, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,685 N By contamination he is forced to transfer to this material world, where the living entities have three enemies, namely desire, anger and lust Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By contamination he is forced to transfer to this material world, where the living entities have three enemies, namely desire,..."
08:1608:16, 28 July 2020 diff hist +3,733 N It is stated (in Bhagavad-gita 7.24) that as long as a living entity is pure, he is in complete harmony with the desires of the Supreme Lord, but as soon as he becomes impure he is in disharmony with the desires of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is stated that as long as a living entity is pure, he is in complete harmony with the desires of the Supreme Lord, but as s..."
08:1208:12, 28 July 2020 diff hist +4,002 The reason why pure souls come into the existential circumstances of the material world, which is considered to be the criminal department of the Supreme Lord, is stated in Bhagavad-gita, Seventh Chapter, verse 27 No edit summary current

16:1116:11, 26 July 2020 diff hist 0 Anything which goes against this principle (of surrendering to Krsna) is not religion. Krsna therefore says: "Just give up all other religious principles." No edit summary current
16:1016:10, 26 July 2020 diff hist +7,481 N Anything which goes against this principle (of surrendering to Krsna) is not religion. Krsna therefore says: "Just give up all other religious principles." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anything which goes against this principle is not religion. Kṛṣṇa therefore says: "Just give up all other religious prin..."
16:0316:03, 26 July 2020 diff hist +7,512 N In the Srimad Bhagavad-gita we find that religion means devotional service, or Krsna consciousness. Krsna says, "Give up all other religious principles and simply become a soul surrendered unto Me." This is religion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Śrīmad Bhagavad-gītā we find that religion means devotional service, or Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Kṛṣṇa says..."

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