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10:0910:09, 3 August 2020 diff hist +2,709 N That is the way of a God-gifted person. A devotee like Kardama Muni exhibited such opulence by his yogic power at the request of his wife, but when the opulence was produced, he himself could not understand how such manifestations could be possible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is the way of a God-gifted person. A devotee like Kardama Muni exhibited such opulence by his yogic power at the request..."
10:0010:00, 3 August 2020 diff hist +2,299 N The royal palaces were built with jewels and rare stones resembling eyes, and thus at night they would give off reflective light without need of lamps Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The royal palaces were built with jewels and rare stones resembling eyes, and thus at night they would give off reflective lig..."
09:5309:53, 3 August 2020 diff hist +2,220 N The stones have been taken away by the authorities, but the decorations are still present in some of the castles constructed by the Mogul emperors in New Delhi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The stones have been taken away by the authorities, but the decorations are still present in some of the castles constructed b..."
09:4409:44, 3 August 2020 diff hist +2,468 N Artistic jewelry and decorations giving the appearance of eyes are not imaginary. Even in recent times the Mogul emperors constructed their palaces with decorations of jeweled birds with eyes made of valuable stones Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Artistic jewelry and decorations giving the appearance of eyes are not imaginary. Even in recent times the Mogul emperors cons..."
09:3209:32, 3 August 2020 diff hist +2,013 N They (castles) contained not merely one or two rooms, but many different apartments, and each was completely decorated with cushions, bedsteads, sitting places and carpets Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They contained not merely one or two rooms, but many different apartments, and each was completely decorated with cushions, be..."
09:2109:21, 3 August 2020 diff hist +2,813 N We sometimes hear of castles thus bedecked on the surface of this earth also. The castles constructed by Lord Krsna for His lamplight during the night Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We sometimes hear of castles thus bedecked on the surface of this earth also. The castles constructed by Lord Kṛṣṇa for..."
09:1709:17, 3 August 2020 diff hist +3,200 N The castle is described: "yielding whatever one desired." It was full of jewels. Even the pillars were made of pearls and valuable stones. These valuable jewels and stones were not subject to deterioration, but were everlastingly and increasingly opulent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The castle is described as sarva-kāma-dugham, "yielding whatever one desired." It was full of jewels. Even the pillars were m..."
09:0709:07, 3 August 2020 diff hist +136 To our feeble imagination, a castle in the sky is an impossibility, but if we scrutinizingly consider the matter we can understand that it is not impossible at all No edit summary current
09:0209:02, 3 August 2020 diff hist +2,445 N It was not very wonderful for Kardama Muni to create a mansion in the air, according to his own desire, to fulfill the desire of his beloved wife. He at once created the palace Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it was not very wonderful for Kardama Muni to create a mansion in the air, according to his own desire, to fulfill the desire..."
08:5408:54, 3 August 2020 diff hist +2,458 N In this way (in real yoga practice there are eight kinds of perfection) yogic perfection is achieved, and after this one can achieve the perfection of spiritual life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this way yogic perfection is achieved, and after this one can achieve the perfection of spiritual life"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..."

19:0619:06, 2 August 2020 diff hist +2,528 N As the result of real yoga practice there are eight kinds of perfection: 2) he can achieve anything he likes, he can create even a planet, he can establish influence over anyone, etc Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he can achieve anything he likes, he can create even a planet, he can establish influence over anyone, etc"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
19:0019:00, 2 August 2020 diff hist +2,359 N As the result of real yoga practice there are eight kinds of perfection: 1) the yogi can become smaller than the smallest, greater than the greatest or lighter than the lightest Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As the result of real yoga practice there are eight kinds of perfection: the yogī can become smaller than the smallest, great..." current
18:4918:49, 2 August 2020 diff hist +2,352 N Here (in SB 3.23.12) the words yogam asthitah are significant. The sage Kardama was completely perfect in yoga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here the words yogam āsthitaḥ are significant. The sage Kardama was completely perfect in yoga"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ang..."
18:3818:38, 2 August 2020 diff hist +4,357 N She (Devahuti) also requested that he arrange for a suitable house because the hermitage in which Kardama Muni was living was very simple and completely in the mode of goodness, and there was less possibility of passion's being aroused in his heart Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"she also requested that he arrange for a suitable house because the hermitage in which Kardama Muni was living was very simple..."
18:3118:31, 2 August 2020 diff hist +4,092 N Devahuti wanted the passion of her husband (Kardama Muni) to be increased by the arrangement mentioned in the kama-sastra. She wanted him to instruct her in that way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devahūti wanted the passion of her husband to be increased by the arrangement mentioned in the kāma-śāstra. She wanted him..."
18:2418:24, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,914 N When the passion of the woman is greater, there is a chance of a girl's being born. When the passion of the man is greater, then there is the possibility of a son Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the passion of the woman is greater, there is a chance of a girl's being born. When the passion of the man is greater, th..."
18:1518:15, 2 August 2020 diff hist +4,398 N Here (in SB 3.23.11) there's reference to Devahuti's bodily features. Because she had become skinny, she feared that her body might have no attraction for Kardama. She wanted to be instructed how to improve her bodily condition in order to attract him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here is a special reference to Devahūti's bodily features. Because she had become skinny, she feared that her body might have..."
18:0418:04, 2 August 2020 diff hist +4,063 N The mental situation at the time of sex life may then be transferred into the womb of the wife, and good children can come out of that pregnancy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mental situation at the time of sex life may then be transferred into the womb of the wife, and good children can come out..."
18:0018:00, 2 August 2020 diff hist +4,199 N With these requisites (what sort of house and decorations there should be, what sort of dress the wife should have, etc) fulfilled, the husband will be attracted by her (the wife's) beauty, and a favorable mental situation will be created Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"With these requisites fulfilled, the husband will be attracted by her beauty, and a favorable mental situation will be created..."
17:5417:54, 2 August 2020 diff hist +4,254 N Everything needed is mentioned in the scriptures - what sort of house and decorations there should be, what sort of dress the wife should have, how she should be decorated with ointments, scents and other attractive features, etc Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everything needed is mentioned in the scriptures—what sort of house and decorations there should be, what sort of dress the..."
17:4917:49, 2 August 2020 diff hist +4,242 N Sex life is especially meant for having good children. The circumstances for creating good children are mentioned in kama-sastra, the scripture in which suitable arrangements are prescribed for factually glorious sex life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sex life is especially meant for having good children. The circumstances for creating good children are mentioned in kāma-ś..."
17:4017:40, 2 August 2020 diff hist +4,086 N For a woman it is a great ambition to have a son of the same quality as a highly qualified husband. Since she (Devahuti) had the opportunity to have Kardama Muni as her husband, she also desired to have a child by bodily union Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For a woman it is a great ambition to have a son of the same quality as a highly qualified husband. Since she had the opportun..."
17:3417:34, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,901 N Both Kardama Muni and Devahuti were spiritually enlightened; she desired from the beginning that first she be pregnant and then she be empowered with the achievement of God's grace and love of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Both Kardama Muni and Devahūti were spiritually enlightened; therefore she desired from the beginning that first she be pregn..."
17:3017:30, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,866 N The word stri means "expansion." By bodily union of the husband and wife their qualities are expanded: children born of good parents are expansions of the parents' personal qualifications Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word strī means "expansion." By bodily union of the husband and wife their qualities are expanded: children born of good..."
17:2517:25, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,800 N She (Devahuti) reminded him (Kardama Muni) that for a chaste woman to have a child by a great personality is most glorious. She wanted to be pregnant, and she prayed for that Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She reminded him that for a chaste woman to have a child by a great personality is most glorious. She wanted to be pregnant, a..."
17:2017:20, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,677 N She (Devahuti) reminded her husband (Kardama Muni) of his promise to her parents: "I will remain only until the time of Devahuti's pregnancy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She reminded her husband of his promise to her parents: "I will remain only until the time of Devahūti's pregnancy"}} {{notes..." current
17:1517:15, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,954 N The symptom of this (being directly connected with God) is Krsna consciousness, constant engagement in devotional service. This was known to Devahuti, yet she was anxious to have a son by bodily union with the sage - Kardama Muni Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The symptom of this is Kṛṣṇa consciousness, constant engagement in devotional service. This was known to Devahūti, yet..."
17:0617:06, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,925 N As marginal energy, a person may be under the control of the material energy or the spiritual energy (yogamaya). Kardama Muni was a great soul, and he was under the spiritual energy, which means that he was directly connected with the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As marginal energy, a person may be under the control of the material energy or the spiritual energy (yogamāyā). Kardama Mun..."
17:0117:01, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,843 N As stated in Bhagavad-gita, those who are great souls, mahatmas, are not under the control of the material energy. The Supreme Lord has two energies, material and spiritual. The living entities are marginal energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Bhagavad-gītā, those who are great souls, mahātmās, are not under the control of the material energy. The Sup..."
16:5516:55, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,745 N Devahuti expressed her happiness by uttering the word bata, for she knew that her husband was in a highly elevated, transcendental position and was under the shelter of yogamaya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devahūti expressed her happiness by uttering the word bata, for she knew that her husband was in a highly elevated, transcend..." current
16:5116:51, 2 August 2020 diff hist +2,761 N She (Devahuti) was overwhelmed with ecstatic love, and she could not reply; then, with faltering language, just like an attractive wife, she spoke the following words Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She was overwhelmed with ecstatic love, and therefore she could not reply; then, with faltering language, just like an attract..."
16:4716:47, 2 August 2020 diff hist +2,907 N She (Devahuti) had no doubt about the gifts offered by her husband (Kardama Muni); she knew that he was expert in offering such gifts, and when she understood that he was offering the greatest gift, she was very satisfied Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She had no doubt about the gifts offered by her husband; she knew that he was expert in offering such gifts, and when she unde..."
16:4216:42, 2 August 2020 diff hist +2,756 N When she (Devahuti) heard him (Kardama Muni) speak she was confident that since he was very much advanced in devotional service he had already surpassed all transcendental educational activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when she heard him speak she was confident that since he was very much advanced in devotional service he had already surpassed..."
14:2814:28, 2 August 2020 diff hist +2,554 N Devahuti's husband was so expert in the transcendental science that there was nothing for him to argue about Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devahūti's husband was so expert in the transcendental science that there was nothing for him to argue about"}} {{notes|}} {{..."
14:2314:23, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,242 N If one is already engaged in Krsna consciousness and is rendering transcendental loving service to the Lord, then it can be supposed that he has finished all the recommended courses of austerity, penance, religion, sacrifice, mystic yoga and meditation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one is already engaged in Kṛṣṇa consciousness and is rendering transcendental loving service to the Lord, then it can..."
14:1514:15, 2 August 2020 diff hist +4,203 N For a woman the first principle of religion is to be faithful to her husband. If, fortunately, the husband is a great personality, then the combination is perfect, and the lives of both the wife and the husband are at once fulfilled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For a woman the first principle of religion is to be faithful to her husband. If, fortunately, the husband is a great personal..."
14:0514:05, 2 August 2020 diff hist +3,687 N One word used in this verse (SB 3.23.8), nija-dharma-dohan, is very significant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One word used in this verse, nija-dharma-dohān, is very significant"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{firs..."
14:0014:00, 2 August 2020 diff hist +136 Krsna-prema, Krsna consciousness, is the highest gift which can be bestowed on anyone whom we presume to love No edit summary current

17:1617:16, 31 July 2020 diff hist +4,332 N Rupa Gosvami praised Him (Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu) as maha-vadanya, a greatly munificent personality, because He was freely distributing to everyone love of Godhead, which is achieved by wise men only after many, many births Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rūpa Gosvāmī praised Him as mahā-vadānya, a greatly munificent personality, because He was freely distributing to everyon..."
17:0817:08, 31 July 2020 diff hist +3,958 N He (Kardama Muni) willingly gave love of God, and he recommended that she (Devahuti) accept it and enjoy it because he had already achieved it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He willingly gave love of God, and he recommended that she accept it and enjoy it because he had already achieved it"}} {{note..."
16:5616:56, 31 July 2020 diff hist +4,423 N This grace of the Lord was achieved by Devahuti by the good will and satisfaction of her husband. She served her husband, who was a great devotee and saintly person, with great sincerity, love, affection and service, and Kardama Muni was satisfied Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This grace of the Lord was achieved by Devahūti by the good will and satisfaction of her husband. She served her husband, who..."
16:4916:49, 31 July 2020 diff hist +4,405 N Although Devahuti was a princess coming from a very great royal family, fortunately she was under the supervision of her great husband, Kardama Muni, who offered her the best gift which can be bestowed in human life: the grace of the Lord, or love of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Devahūti was a princess coming from a very great royal family, fortunately she was under the supervision of her grea..."
16:4116:41, 31 July 2020 diff hist +4,137 N Generally, those who are very materialistic or who possess material wealth and prosperity are unable to appreciate the value of transcendental love of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally, those who are very materialistic or who possess material wealth and prosperity are unable to appreciate the value o..."
16:3216:32, 31 July 2020 diff hist +3,916 N The same perfection (achieving love of Godhead) is recommended by Kardama Muni to his wife. His wife belonged to a very aristocratic royal family Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The same perfection is recommended by Kardama Muni to his wife. His wife belonged to a very aristocratic royal family"}} {{not..."
16:2316:23, 31 July 2020 diff hist +3,951 N He (Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu) said, prema pumartho mahan: to achieve love of Godhead is the highest perfection of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He said, premā pumartho mahān: to achieve love of Godhead is the highest perfection of life"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}..." current
16:0916:09, 31 July 2020 diff hist +5,284 N By serving her devotee husband, Kardama Muni, Devahuti shared in his achievements. Similarly, a sincere disciple, simply by serving a bona fide spiritual master, can achieve all the mercy of the Lord and the spiritual master simultaneously Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By serving her devotee husband, Kardama Muni, Devahūti shared in his achievements. Similarly, a sincere disciple, simply by s..."
16:0216:02, 31 July 2020 diff hist +5,051 N As stated by Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura in his eight stanzas of prayer to the spiritual master, yasya prasadad bhagavat-prasadah: by serving or receiving the grace of the spiritual master, one receives the grace of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated by Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura in his eight stanzas of prayer to the spiritual master, yasya prasādād bhag..." current
15:5415:54, 31 July 2020 diff hist +4,913 For spiritual achievement the easiest path is to take shelter of a bona fide spiritual master and to serve him with heart and soul. That is the secret of success No edit summary current
15:5215:52, 31 July 2020 diff hist +5,095 N He got the opportunity to serve the devotees, and simply by eating the remnants of their foodstuff and carrying out their orders he became so elevated that in his next life he became the great personality Narada Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He got the opportunity to serve the devotees, and simply by eating the remnants of their foodstuff and carrying out their orde..."
15:4415:44, 31 July 2020 diff hist +5,274 N By the grace of Kardama Muni, Devahuti experienced actual realization simply by serving. We get a similar example in the life of Narada Muni. In his previous life, he was a maidservant's son, but his mother was engaged in the service of great devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the grace of Kardama Muni, Devahūti experienced actual realization simply by serving. We get a similar example in the life..."

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