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13:5713:57, 30 July 2020 diff hist +4,676 N Vidura's inquiry about such persons is a clear indication of the existence of all the paraphernalia of God. This is also confirmed in the Kasi-khanda, as quoted by both Jiva Gosvami and Visvanatha Cakravarti, who follow in the footsteps of Sridhara Svami Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vidura's inquiry about such persons is a clear indication of the existence of all the paraphernalia of the Lord. This is also..."
13:5013:50, 30 July 2020 diff hist +4,479 N The impersonalist's explanation of the word aham in the four verses of the original Bhagavatam - aham evasam evagre etc. - is refuted here (in SB 3.7.37). The Lord and His eternal associates remain after the dissolution Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The impersonalist's explanation of the word aham in the four verses of the original Bhāgavatam—aham evāsam evāgre etc.—..."
13:4213:42, 30 July 2020 diff hist +4,209 The associates of the Lord are far more numerous than the living entities who have forgotten the Lord due to material association No edit summary current
13:3613:36, 30 July 2020 diff hist +2,074 N Vidura appealed to Maitreya Muni to speak on subjects about which he might not have asked Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vidura appealed to Maitreya Muni to speak on subjects about which he might not have asked"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{..."
13:3213:32, 30 July 2020 diff hist +2,441 N The followers, disciples & sons are all on one level for the bona fide spiritual master, he is always kind to them and always speaks to them on transcendental subjects, even though he is not asked by them. That is the bona fide spiritual master's nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The followers, disciples and sons are all on one level for the bona fide spiritual master, and he is always kind to them and a..."
13:1913:19, 30 July 2020 diff hist +1,858 N There are many subjects to be known from the bona fide spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many subjects to be known from the bona fide spiritual master"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{f..." current
13:1513:15, 30 July 2020 diff hist +2,920 N Those who are only miscreants throughout their lives are compared to demons (BG 7.15). They are bereft of all knowledge, in spite of any academic educational career they may pursue. Such miscreants are never candidates for satisfying the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are only miscreants throughout their lives are compared to demons (BG 7.15). They are bereft of all knowledge, in sp..."
13:1113:11, 30 July 2020 diff hist +2,604 N Above them (the four kinds of pious men) are the pure devotees, whose devotion is not tainted by any material tinges of fruitive work or speculative knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"above them are the pure devotees, whose devotion is not tainted by any material tinges of fruitive work or speculative knowled..."
13:0313:03, 30 July 2020 diff hist +2,633 N Four kinds of pious men - the needy, the distressed, the enlightened and the inquisitive - approach the Lord in devotional service, and their devotion is mixed with material affection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"four kinds of pious men—the needy, the distressed, the enlightened and the inquisitive—approach the Lord in devotional ser..."
12:5712:57, 30 July 2020 diff hist +2,995 N All religious activities are meant ultimately to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The Lord is the father of all religious principles Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All religious activities are meant ultimately to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The Lord is the father of all rel..."

19:0519:05, 29 July 2020 diff hist +1,906 N The digging of reservoirs of water for public use is a great work of charity, and retiring from family life after fifty years of age is a great act of penance performed by the sober human being Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The digging of reservoirs of water for public use is a great work of charity, and retiring from family life after fifty years..."
19:0119:01, 29 July 2020 diff hist +2,142 N In Bhagavad-gita the duration of one day in years multiplied by 1,000. And the month and year in Brahmaloka are calculated in that measure Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā the duration of one day in years multiplied by 1,000. And the month and year in Brahmaloka are calculated i..."
18:5518:55, 29 July 2020 diff hist +1,983 N The time durations of day and night as well as months and years are different in the different planets, stars and luminaries Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The time durations of day and night as well as months and years are different in the different planets, stars and luminaries"}..." current
18:4518:45, 29 July 2020 diff hist +2,626 N The Sankhya philosophy enunciated by Kapiladeva, the son of Devahuti, is the real source of knowledge about the Supreme Truth. Knowledge not based on the Sankhya philosophy is mental speculation and can yield no tangible profit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Sāṅkhya philosophy enunciated by Kapiladeva, the son of Devahūti, is the real source of knowledge about the Supreme Tr..."
18:4018:40, 29 July 2020 diff hist +2,242 N Sankhya philosophy is the basic principle of acquiring knowledge, as will be explained by the sage Maitreya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sāṅkhya philosophy is the basic principle of acquiring knowledge, as will be explained by the sage Maitreya"}} {{notes|}} {..."
18:3418:34, 29 July 2020 diff hist +2,453 N One can take advantage of regulative explanations of the path of devotional service and make progressive advancement in the devotional service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One can take advantage of such regulative explanations of the path of devotional service and make progressive advancement in t..."
18:2318:23, 29 July 2020 diff hist +3,177 N Birth is not mentioned in this verse (SB 3.7.29) because birth is immaterial. Vidura is famous in history as born of a sudrani mother, he is more than a brahmana by qualification because he is seen here to be the disciple of a great sage, Maitreya Muni Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Birth is not mentioned in this verse because birth is immaterial. Vidura is famous in history as born of a śūdrāṇī mothe..."
18:0818:08, 29 July 2020 diff hist +2,096 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead Lord Krsna is the ultimate goal, the cause of all causes. He is the asraya, or the final rest of everything Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead Lord Kṛṣṇa is the ultimate goal, the cause of all causes. He is the āśraya, or the..." current
18:0418:04, 29 July 2020 diff hist +2,337 N Although Brahma, Visnu and Mahesvara, the three incarnations of the material modes of nature, are the principal deities for the creation, maintenance and destruction of the cosmic manifestation, they are not the final authority Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Brahmā, Viṣṇu and Maheśvara, the three incarnations of the material modes of nature, are the principal deities..."
17:5317:53, 29 July 2020 diff hist +1,874 N The human race, or manusya-sara, descends from the Manus, sons and grandsons of the Prajapati, Brahma. The descendants of Manu reside in all the different planets and rule all the universe Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The human race, or manuṣya-sara, descends from the Manus, sons and grandsons of the Prajāpati, Brahmā. The descendants of..."
17:4317:43, 29 July 2020 diff hist +1,841 N The first purusa is Karanodakasayi Visnu, the second purusa is Garbhodakasayi Visnu, and the third purusa is Ksirodakasayi Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The first puruṣa is Kāraṇodakaśāyī Viṣṇu, the second puruṣa is Garbhodakaśāyī Viṣṇu, and the third puru..." current
17:3817:38, 29 July 2020 diff hist +1,792 N Fully satisfied by the answers of the sage Maitreya, Vidura wanted to understand the remaining portions of the creative function of the Lord, and he took the clue from the previous topics Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Fully satisfied by the answers of the sage Maitreya, Vidura wanted to understand the remaining portions of the creative functi..."
17:3217:32, 29 July 2020 diff hist +2,808 N This system of association (to serve the mahatma transcendentalists) has been recommended since time immemorial, but in this age of quarrel and hypocrisy it is especially recommended by Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This system of association has been recommended since time immemorial, but in this age of quarrel and hypocrisy it is especial..."
17:2217:22, 29 July 2020 diff hist +2,457 N The path of liberation, as recommended by all authorities, is to serve the mahatma transcendentalists Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The path of liberation, as recommended by all authorities, is to serve the mahātmā transcendentalists"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."
17:1417:14, 29 July 2020 diff hist +3,054 N A living entity in the liberated position of transcendental service to God becomes attracted to one of the mellows, and when one is engaged in transcendental loving service to God one's service attachment in the material world is automatically vanquished Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A living entity in the liberated position of transcendental service to the Lord becomes attracted to one of the above-mentione..."
17:0717:07, 29 July 2020 diff hist +2,985 Service to the Lord is rendered in different transcendental mellows (relationships): neutral, active, friendly, parental and nuptial No edit summary current
17:0217:02, 29 July 2020 diff hist +2,585 N The association of a bona fide spiritual master like the sage Maitreya can be of absolute help in achieving transcendental attachment for the direct service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The association of a bona fide spiritual master like the sage Maitreya can be of absolute help in achieving transcendental att..."
16:5316:53, 29 July 2020 diff hist +2,336 N Although this statement (sufferings of the conditioned soul have no value) is theoretically very true, it is very difficult for the common man or the neophyte on the transcendental path to realize practically Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"although this statement is theoretically very true, it is very difficult for the common man or the neophyte on the transcenden..."
16:4316:43, 29 July 2020 diff hist +3,610 N The Vedanta-sutra states: "Now one should inquire about Brahman." This inquiry is necessary for those who are between the paramahamsas and the fools who have forgotten the question of self-realization in the midst of life in sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vedānta-sūtra states, athāto brahma jijñāsā: "Now one should inquire about Brahman." This inquiry is necessary for t..."
16:3616:36, 29 July 2020 diff hist +3,090 N Persons who are neither like hogs and dogs nor on the level of the paramahamsas feel the material pangs, and for them inquiry about the Supreme Truth is necessary Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"persons who are neither like hogs and dogs nor on the level of the paramahaṁsas feel the material pangs, and for them inquir..."
16:2816:28, 29 July 2020 diff hist +3,105 N The other class of men, those who are liberated and are situated in the transcendental position above intelligence, are really happy and are called paramahamsas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The other class of men, those who are liberated and are situated in the transcendental position above intelligence, are really..."
16:1916:19, 29 July 2020 diff hist +3,261 N Such persons (the lowest of fools) are almost on the level of the animals, who, although in the eyes of superiors are always miserable in life, are unaware of material distresses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such persons are almost on the level of the animals, who, although in the eyes of superiors are always miserable in life, are..."
16:1116:11, 29 July 2020 diff hist +2,541 N The false attempt of the living entity to occupy the predominating post of the Lord is the cause of his material bondage, and the conditioned soul's attempt to become one with the Lord is the last snare of maya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The false attempt of the living entity to occupy the predominating post of the Lord is the cause of his material bondage, and..."
16:0316:03, 29 July 2020 diff hist +2,299 N The Lord is the predominator of the external energy, maya, whereas the living entity is predominated by the same maya under the material condition Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is the predominator of the external energy, māyā, whereas the living entity is predominated by the same māyā unde..."
15:5415:54, 29 July 2020 diff hist +2,622 N A living entity's unlawful desire to become one with the Lord in every respect is the root cause of the entire material manifestation, for otherwise the Lord has no need to create such a manifestation, even for His pastimes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A living entity's unlawful desire to become one with the Lord in every respect is the root cause of the entire material manife..."
15:3215:32, 29 July 2020 diff hist +3,800 N The path of knowledge or that of mystic gymnastics may be adopted as a means for the purpose, but unless mixed with bhakti, or devotional service, they are unable to award the desired result Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The path of knowledge or that of mystic gymnastics may be adopted as a means for the purpose, but unless mixed with bhakti, or..."
15:2615:26, 29 July 2020 diff hist +3,903 N The great sage Maitreya now gives the final answer to all the questions of Vidura: devotional service to the Lord is the ultimate means to mitigate all the miserable conditions of material existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sage Maitreya now gives the final answer to all the questions of Vidura: devotional service to the Lord is the ultim..."
15:2215:22, 29 July 2020 diff hist +3,900 N The second stage is called raga-bhakti, in which the mature devotee automatically takes to the various services of the Lord out of sincere attachment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the second stage is called rāga-bhakti, in which the mature devotee automatically takes to the various services of the Lord o..." current
15:1415:14, 29 July 2020 diff hist +3,752 N The two stages of executing devotional service are 2) second, attaining sincere attachment for serving the particles of the dust of the lotus feet of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"second, attaining sincere attachment for serving the particles of the dust of the lotus feet of the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
15:1015:10, 29 July 2020 diff hist +3,808 N The two stages of executing devotional service are, 1) first, the stage of practicing devotional service with our present senses under the regulations of the recognized scriptures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The two stages of executing devotional service are, first, the stage of practicing devotional service with our present senses..."
15:0515:05, 29 July 2020 diff hist +4,096 N Of these two most popular methods the path of devotional service is recommended as the best because one on the path of devotional service does not have to wait for the attainment of the fruitive results of pious activities or for the results of knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Of these two most popular methods, the path of devotional service is recommended here as the best because one on the path of d..." current
15:0015:00, 29 July 2020 diff hist +3,842 N One of them (methods for controlling the senses) is the process of jnana, the path of philosophical understanding of the Supreme - Brahma, Paramatma & Bhagavan. The other is that of direct engagement in the transcendental loving devotional service of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One of them is the process of jñāna, or the path of philosophical understanding of the Supreme—Brahma, Paramātmā and Bha..."
14:4714:47, 29 July 2020 diff hist +4,409 N When 3) all the senses are engaged in transcendental variegatedness - then only can the transcendental senses become satiated and eternally free from material engagement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when all the senses are engaged in transcendental variegatedness—then only can the transcendental senses become satiated and..."
14:4114:41, 29 July 2020 diff hist +4,455 N When 2) the ears are engaged in hearing His (God's) glories, the hands engaged in cleaning the temple of the Lord, the legs engaged in visiting His temples then only can the transcendental senses become satiated & eternally free from material engagement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the ears are engaged in hearing His glories, the hands engaged in cleaning the temple of the Lord, the legs engaged in visitin..."
14:3514:35, 29 July 2020 diff hist +4,485 N When 1) the eyes are engaged in seeing the beautiful form of the Lord, the tongue engaged in tasting prasada, or remnants of foodstuff offered to the Lord then only can the transcendental senses become satiated and eternally free from material engagement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the eyes are engaged in seeing the beautiful form of the Lord, the tongue engaged in tasting prasāda, or remnants of foo..."
14:2614:26, 29 July 2020 diff hist +4,305 N The mischievous activities of the senses can be stopped only by better engagement in relation with the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the mischievous activities of the senses can be stopped only by better engagement in relation with the Supreme Personality of..." current
14:2114:21, 29 July 2020 diff hist +4,583 N Consciousness is active by nature and cannot be stopped from working. Artificially stopping a mischievous child is not the real remedy. The child must be given some better engagement so that he will automatically stop causing mischief Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Consciousness is active by nature and cannot be stopped from working. Artificially stopping a mischievous child is not the rea..."
08:4308:43, 29 July 2020 diff hist +4,713 N We have to treat the senses to cure them of the material disease, not stop them from acting, as suggested by the impersonalist. In Bhagavad-gita it is said that one ceases all material activities only when satisfied by contact with a better engagement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We have to treat the senses to cure them of the material disease, not stop them from acting, as suggested by the impersonalist..."
08:3308:33, 29 July 2020 diff hist +4,192 N The activities of the senses in the material field are to be stopped by cultivation of knowledge, and, if possible, they can be engaged in the service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the activities of the senses in the material field are to be stopped by cultivation of knowledge, and, if possible, they can b..."
08:2208:22, 29 July 2020 diff hist +4,415 N The devotees do not stop the material senses from acting, but they engage their transcendental senses in the service of the Transcendence, the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotees, however, do not stop the material senses from acting, but they engage their transcendental senses in the service..."

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