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14:2214:22, 2 August 2020 diff hist +9,289 N One cannot say that because the planets are resting on the sunshine, these planets are also the sun. Similarly, the impersonal or pantheistic view that everything is God is not a very intelligent proposal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one cannot say that because the planets are resting on the sunshine, these planets are also the sun. Similarly, the impersonal..." current
14:1614:16, 2 August 2020 diff hist +9,062 N There is a nice example regarding the sun and the sunshine. The sun, by its sunshine, is spread all over the universe, and all the planets rest on the sunshine. But all the planets are different from the sun planet Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is a nice example regarding the sun and the sunshine. The sun, by its sunshine, is spread all over the universe, and all..."
13:5913:59, 2 August 2020 diff hist +9,062 N This is described in Bhagavad-gita (God is everything but has His own separate existence): "I am spread all over the universe in My impersonal form. Everything is resting on Me, but I am not present." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|""I am spread all over the universe in My impersonal form. Everything is resting on Me, but I am not present"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
13:5113:51, 2 August 2020 diff hist +8,957 N He (the personalist) understands that although He (God) distributes Himself in so many ways, He has His separate personal existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he understands that although He distributes Himself in so many ways, He has His separate personal existence"}} {{notes|}} {{co..." current
13:4413:44, 2 August 2020 diff hist +9,348 N Those who are personal devotees of the Lord take everything to be the property of the Supreme Lord. Everything, whatever we see, is the manifestation of the Supreme Lord; therefore, everything should be engaged in the service of the Lord. This is oneness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who are personal devotees of the Lord take everything to be the property of the Supreme Lord. Everything, whatever we se..." current
13:3813:38, 2 August 2020 diff hist +9,258 N They accept the world and everything in it to be the Lord. That is pantheism, wherein everything is considered to be the Lord. This is the view of the impersonalist Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they accept the world and everything in it to be the Lord. That is pantheism, wherein everything is considered to be the Lord...."
13:3113:31, 2 August 2020 diff hist +9,036 N The simple process of self-realization for every living entity is described here (in SB 3.21.31). The first principle to be understood is that this world is a product of the supreme will Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The simple process of self-realization for every living entity is described here. The first principle to be understood is that..."
13:2813:28, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,122 N This is the indication (to act under the direction of God and His representative) given to Kardama Muni, who acted on it and therefore received the most excellent wife and child Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"his is the indication given to Kardama Muni, who acted on it and therefore received the most excellent wife and child"}} {{not..."
13:2213:22, 2 August 2020 diff hist +2,941 N If we act in Krsna consciousness under the direction of the Lord and His representative, then everything is sanctified Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if we act in Kṛṣṇa consciousness under the direction of the Lord and His representative, then everything is sanctified"}..." current
13:1813:18, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,438 N Maharaja Yudhisthira welcomed Narada Muni: Wherever you are present, that place becomes sanctified because the Lord Himself is always seated in your heart Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira welcomed Nārada Muni: "Wherever you are present, that place becomes sanctified because the Lord Hi..."
11:2211:22, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,306 N All activities whether for the welfare of family, society, country or humanity at large, must be performed in Krsna consciousness. That is the instruction given by the Lord to Kardama Muni Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All activities, therefore, whether for the welfare of family, society, country or humanity at large, must be performed in Kṛ..."
11:1711:17, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,141 In Bhagavad-gita the Lord said: I am the enjoyer of all sacrifices, all penances and everything done for the welfare of mankind or society No edit summary current
11:1611:16, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,144 N In Bhagavad-gita the Lord said: I am the enjoyer of all sacrifices, all penances and everything done for the welfare of mankind or society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|""|" "I am the enjoyer of all sacrifices, all penances and everything done for the welfare of mankind or society"}} {{notes|}}..."
11:1011:10, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,064 N People used to go to places of pilgrimage and give munificently in charity. This system is still current Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People used to go to places of pilgrimage and give munificently in charity. This system is still current"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
11:0611:06, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,425 N The Lord said: In order to sanctify your activities and results of your actions, you will offer everything unto Me. This is also confirmed in Bhagavad-gita: Whatever you do, whatever you eat, whatever you sacrifice, the result should be given to Me only Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore the Lord said, "In order to sanctify your activities and the results of your actions, you will offer everything unto..."
10:5910:59, 2 August 2020 diff hist +2,922 N Here (in SB 3.21.30) the words tirthi-krtasesa-kriyarthah are significant. Tirtha means a sanctified place where charity is given Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here the words tīrthī-kṛtāśeṣa-kriyārthaḥ are significant. Tīrtha means a sanctified place where charity is given"..."
10:4810:48, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,641 N Intercaste marriage was not prohibited in the olden days, many millions of years ago, but there was a regular system of social behavior Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Intercaste marriage, therefore, was not prohibited in the olden days, many millions of years ago, but there was a regular syst..."
10:4510:45, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,918 N We have evidences from the history of the Vedic age that Sukracarya offered his daughter to Maharaja Yayati, but the King had to refuse to marry the daughter of a brahmana; only with the special permission of the brahmana could they marry Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We have evidences from the history of the Vedic age that Śukrācārya offered his daughter to Mahārāja Yayāti, but the Kin..."
10:4110:41, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,524 N The system was that a brahmana could marry the daughter of a ksatriya, but a ksatriya could not marry the daughter of a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The system was that a brāhmaṇa could marry the daughter of a kṣatriya, but a kṣatriya could not marry the daughter of a..." current
10:3810:38, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,817 N It is also significantly noted here (in SB 3.21.28) that Kardama Muni was a brahmana, whereas Emperor Svayambhuva was a ksatriya. Therefore, intercaste marriage was current even in those days Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is also significantly noted here that Kardama Muni was a brāhmaṇa, whereas Emperor Svāyambhuva was a kṣatriya. Theref..."
10:3110:31, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,863 N Kardama Muni desired only a wife, but because he was a devotee of the Lord, the Lord selected a wife for him who was the Emperor's daughter, a princess. Thus Kardama Muni got a wife beyond his expectation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kardama Muni desired only a wife, but because he was a devotee of the Lord, the Lord selected a wife for him who was the Emper..."
10:2610:26, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,625 N The fulfillment of desires should be entrusted to the Supreme Personality of Godhead; that is the nicest solution Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The fulfillment of desires, therefore, should be entrusted to the Supreme Personality of Godhead; that is the nicest solution"..."
10:2210:22, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,702 N In all circumstances we must take shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and depend completely on His decision. Man proposes, God disposes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in all circumstances we must take shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and depend completely on His decision. Man pro..."
10:1810:18, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,960 N It is only by God's grace that a girl gets a husband suitable to her heart. Thus it is said that if we pray to the Supreme Lord in every transaction of our material existence, everything will be done very nicely and just suitable to our heart's desire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is only by God's grace that a girl gets a husband suitable to her heart. Thus it is said that if we pray to the Supreme Lor..."
10:1410:14, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,888 N The Lord informed Kardama Muni, "The girl who is coming to be married with you is a princess, the daughter of Emperor Svayambhuva, and so just suitable for your purpose." Only by God's grace can one get a nice wife just as he desires Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord informed Kardama Muni, "The girl who is coming to be married with you is a princess, the daughter of Emperor Svāyamb..."
09:5809:58, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,563 N The Lord awards all benedictions according to the heart's desire of a devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord awards all benedictions according to the heart's desire of a devotee"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}} {{com..."
09:4809:48, 2 August 2020 diff hist +2,441 N Vikhyata means "celebrated." Svayambhuva Manu was celebrated for all good qualities and opulences Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vikhyāta means "celebrated." Svāyambhuva Manu was celebrated for all good qualities and opulences"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|J..." current
09:4609:46, 2 August 2020 diff hist +2,761 N The word mangalah is significant. Mangala means one who is elevated in every respect in the opulences of religious performances, ruling power, cleanliness and all other good qualities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word maṅgalaḥ is significant. Maṅgala means one who is elevated in every respect in the opulences of religious perfo..."
09:4209:42, 2 August 2020 diff hist +2,771 N There are many similar names on the surface of the earth (as in higher planetary systems), and it may be that in the Boar age Svayambhuva Manu ruled this planet, as stated here in SB 3.21.25 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many similar names on the surface of the earth, and it may be that in the Boar age Svāyambhuva Manu ruled this plan..."
09:3409:34, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,082 N There are many places on the surface of this earth which are also known in the higher planetary systems; we have places on this planet like Vrndavana, Dvaraka and Mathura, but they are also eternally situated in Krsnaloka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many places on the surface of this earth which are also known in the higher planetary systems; we have places on thi..."
09:3009:30, 2 August 2020 diff hist +2,773 N In others' opinion (some say Brahmavarta is in Kuruksetra), Brahmavarta is a place in Brahmaloka, where Svayambhuva ruled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in others' opinion, Brahmāvarta is a place in Brahmaloka, where Svāyambhuva ruled"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}}..."
09:2309:23, 2 August 2020 diff hist +2,860 N According to the Vedic system, the girl is given over to a suitable boy by the parents; she is never allowed to select her own husband independently Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the Vedic system, therefore, the girl is given over to a suitable boy by the parents; she is never allowed to sel..."

17:3217:32, 1 August 2020 diff hist +2,784 N Out of the urge of sex desire, a girl may accept anyone, but if the husband is chosen by the parents, they can consider who is to be selected and who is not Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Out of the urge of sex desire, a girl may accept anyone, but if the husband is chosen by the parents, they can consider who is..."
17:2817:28, 1 August 2020 diff hist +2,854 N Here (in SB 3.21.27) it is clearly stated that Manu and his wife were coming to see Kardama Muni to offer their daughter because the daughter was well qualified and the parents were searching out a similarly qualified man. This is the duty of parents Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here it is clearly stated that Manu and his wife were coming to see Kardama Muni to offer their daughter because the daughter..."
17:2317:23, 1 August 2020 diff hist +2,451 N The selection of a good husband for a good girl was always entrusted to the parents Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The selection of a good husband for a good girl was always entrusted to the parents"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}}..." current
17:1817:18, 1 August 2020 diff hist +2,995 N Sometimes it is stated that Brahmavarta is a part of Kuruksetra or that Kuruksetra itself is situated in Brahmavarta, because the demigods are recommended to perform spiritual ritualistic performances in Kuruksetra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes it is stated that Brahmāvarta is a part of Kurukṣetra or that Kurukṣetra itself is situated in Brahmāvarta, be..." current
17:1417:14, 1 August 2020 diff hist +2,758 N There is no frustration for any of these four classes of men (who approach God); each is endowed with the desired result of his worship Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no frustration for any of these four classes of men; each is endowed with the desired result of his worship"}} {{note..."
17:1117:11, 1 August 2020 diff hist +2,810 N Someone worships the Lord out of inquisitiveness to know Him as He is, and someone wants to know the Lord as a philosopher can know Him, by the research work of his wisdom Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"someone worships the Lord out of inquisitiveness to know Him as He is, and someone wants to know the Lord as a philosopher can..."
17:0717:07, 1 August 2020 diff hist +2,721 N Someone worships the Supreme Lord because of bodily or mental distress, someone else worships the Supreme Lord because he is in need of money Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Someone worships the Supreme Lord because of bodily or mental distress, someone else worships the Supreme Lord because he is i..." current
17:0317:03, 1 August 2020 diff hist +2,716 N Sakama devotees are divided into four classes - those in distress, those in need of money, the inquisitive and the wise Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sakāma devotees are divided into four classes—those in distress, those in need of money, the inquisitive and the wise"}} {{..." current
16:4616:46, 1 August 2020 diff hist +3,118 N Those who approach the Supreme Personality of Godhead with desires for material enjoyment are called sakama, and those devotees who have no material desires for sense gratification but serve the Supreme Lord out of spontaneous love are called akama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who approach the Supreme Personality of Godhead with desires for material enjoyment are called sakāma, and those devote..."
16:3916:39, 1 August 2020 diff hist +2,765 N Even if he has some desires, one engaged in the service of the Lord is never frustrated. Those engaged in His service are called sakama and akama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if he has some desires, one engaged in the service of the Lord is never frustrated. Those engaged in His service are call..."
16:3316:33, 1 August 2020 diff hist +2,731 N It is stated in Bhagavad-gita that He is seated in the heart as a witness. The Personality of Godhead knew the heart's desire of Kardama Muni, and He had already arranged for the fulfillment of his desires Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is stated in Bhagavad-gītā that He is seated in the heart as a witness. The Personality of Godhead knew the heart's desir..." current
16:1516:15, 1 August 2020 diff hist +2,722 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead in His Paramatma feature is situated in everyone's heart. He knows, therefore, the past, present and future of every individual person as well as his desires, activities and everything about him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead in His Paramātmā feature is situated in everyone's heart. He knows, therefore, the past,..."
16:1016:10, 1 August 2020 diff hist +3,628 N When the Lord replied to the sage Kardama, the word vacasamrtena is specifically mentioned, since He spoke from the transcendental world. He replied in transcendental words, and when He spoke His eyebrows moved with great affection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the Lord replied to the sage Kardama, the word vacasāmṛtena is specifically mentioned, since He spoke from the transce..."
16:0316:03, 1 August 2020 diff hist +3,333 N The sound of the holy name - Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare - everlastingly increases the enthusiasm of the chanter Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sound of the holy name—Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare—everlastingly increases..." current
15:5915:59, 1 August 2020 diff hist +3,288 The words and activities of the Lord are deathless; therefore they are not manufactured of this material world No edit summary current
15:5715:57, 1 August 2020 diff hist +3,498 N The words and activities of the Lord are deathless; therefore they are not manufactured of this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The words and activities of the Lord are deathless; therefore they are not manufactured of this material world. The sound of t..."
15:5315:53, 1 August 2020 diff hist +3,443 N Since He (God) is transcendental, His speech is also transcendental, as is His activity; everything in relation to Him is transcendental. The word amrta refers to one who does not meet with death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since He is transcendental, His speech is also transcendental, as is His activity; everything in relation to Him is transcende..."
15:4515:45, 1 August 2020 diff hist +4,821 N One who sincerely loves Krsna and yet wants material enjoyment is in perplexity. Krsna, being very kind toward him, gives him an opportunity to engage in the transcendental loving service of the Lord, and so he gradually forgets the hallucination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one who sincerely loves Kṛṣṇa and yet wants material enjoyment is in perplexity. Kṛṣṇa, being very kind toward him..."

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