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13:2213:22, 8 August 2020 diff hist +3,744 N Kardama Muni accepted the first-class way of marriage because father was willing and daughter (Devahuti) was qualified. She had never offered her heart to anyone else. All these considerations made Kardama Muni agree to accept the daughter of Svayambhuva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kardama Muni accepted the first-class way of marriage because the father was willing and the daughter was qualified. She had n..."
13:1213:12, 8 August 2020 diff hist −10 He (Kardama) said, "Yes, I shall accept your daughter under religious regulations of marriage" No edit summary current
13:1213:12, 8 August 2020 diff hist +3,218 N He (Kardama) said, "Yes, I shall accept your daughter under religious regulations of marriage" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he said, "Yes, I shall accept your daughter under religious regulations of marriage"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}}..."
13:0513:05, 8 August 2020 diff hist +155 She (Devahuti) did not choose to have any other man as her husband (Kardama Muni) No edit summary current
12:4112:41, 8 August 2020 diff hist +3,301 N I (Manu) am offering just such a suitable wife. Do not reject the offer, or else, because you are in need of a wife, you will have to ask for such a wife from someone else, who may not behave with you so well. In that case your position will be humbled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|""I am offering just such a suitable wife. Do not reject the offer, or else, because you are in need of a wife, you will have t..."
12:3612:36, 8 August 2020 diff hist +2,725 N Svayambhuva Manu wanted to convince Kardama Muni, since he knew that the sage wanted to marry a suitable girl Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Svāyambhuva Manu wanted to convince Kardama Muni, since he knew that the sage wanted to marry a suitable girl"}} {{notes|}} {..."

17:2117:21, 7 August 2020 diff hist +3,091 N Another feature of this incident is that Svayambhuva Manu was the emperor, but he went to offer his qualified daughter to a poor brahmana. Kardama Muni had no worldly possessions - he was a hermit living in the forest - but he was advanced in culture Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Another feature of this incident is that Svāyambhuva Manu was the emperor, but he went to offer his qualified daughter to a p..."
17:1417:14, 7 August 2020 diff hist +3,052 N A boy should not go to the girl's father and ask for the hand of his daughter in marriage. That is considered to be humbling one's respectable position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A boy should not go to the girl's father and ask for the hand of his daughter in marriage. That is considered to be humbling o..."
16:5916:59, 7 August 2020 diff hist +3,025 N The general procedure of Vedic marriage is that a father offers his daughter to a suitable boy. That is a very respectable marriage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The general procedure of Vedic marriage is that a father offers his daughter to a suitable boy. That is a very respectable mar..." current
16:4716:47, 7 August 2020 diff hist +3,301 N It is the duty of the wife to take charge of household affairs and not to compete with the husband. A wife is meant to help, but she cannot help her husband unless he is completely equal to her in age, character and quality Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the duty of the wife to take charge of household affairs and not to compete with the husband. A wife is meant to help, b..."
16:4416:44, 7 August 2020 diff hist +3,181 N For a grhamedhi, to accept a wife means to satisfy the senses, but for a grhastha a qualified wife is an assistant in every respect for advancement in spiritual activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For a gṛhamedhī, to accept a wife means to satisfy the senses, but for a gṛhastha a qualified wife is an assistant in eve..."
16:3716:37, 7 August 2020 diff hist +155 The difference between grhamedhi and grhastha is that grhastha is also an asrama, or spiritual order, but if one simply satisfies his senses as a householder, then he is a grhamedhi No edit summary current
16:3016:30, 7 August 2020 diff hist +3,063 N Two words are used in Sanskrit literature; one is grhastha, and the other is grhamedhi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Two words are used in Sanskrit literature; one is gṛhastha, and the other is gṛhamedhī"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCa..." current
16:1016:10, 7 August 2020 diff hist +3,278 N The household duty of a man is not to satisfy his sense gratification, but to remain with a wife and children and at the same time attain advancement in spiritual life. One who does not do so is not a householder but a grhamedhi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The household duty of a man is not to satisfy his sense gratification, but to remain with a wife and children and at the same..."
15:5415:54, 7 August 2020 diff hist +3,317 N The words grhamedhisu karmasu mean "in household duties." Another word is also used: sarvatmananurupam. The purport is that a wife should not only be equal to her husband in age, character and qualities, but must be helpful to him in his household duties Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The words gṛhamedhiṣu karmasu mean "in household duties." Another word is also used here: sarvātmanānurūpām. The purpo..."
15:4915:49, 7 August 2020 diff hist +2,669 N She (Devahuti) heard from Narada Muni that Kardama Muni was just fit to be her husband; therefore she became fixed in her heart that she would marry him, and she expressed her desire to her father (Manu), who therefore brought her before him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She heard from Nārada Muni that Kardama Muni was just fit to be her husband; therefore she became fixed in her heart that she..."
15:4415:44, 7 August 2020 diff hist +2,305 N Hearing from an authority is a better experience than gaining personal understanding Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hearing from an authority is a better experience than gaining personal understanding"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}..."
15:3415:34, 7 August 2020 diff hist +2,780 N The girl Devahuti did not personally see Kardama Muni, nor did she experience his character or qualities, since there was no social intercourse by which she could gain such understanding. But she heard about Kardama Muni from the authority of Narada Muni Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The girl Devahūti did not personally see Kardama Muni, nor did she personally experience his character or qualities, since th..."
15:2915:29, 7 August 2020 diff hist +3,255 N She (Devahuti) expressed her desire for a suitable husband corresponding to her character, age and quality, and the father (Manu) himself, out of affection for his daughter, took charge of finding such a husband Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She expressed her desire for a suitable husband corresponding to her character, age and quality, and the father himself, out o..." current
15:2415:24, 7 August 2020 diff hist +3,025 N It is clear that although the daughter (Devahuti) was mature in age and qualities, she did not go out and find her husband independently Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is clear that although the daughter was mature in age and qualities, she did not go out and find her husband independently"..." current
15:2015:20, 7 August 2020 diff hist +3,212 N She (Devahuti) was his (Manu's) daughter and at the same time the sister of ksatriyas; she did not come from a lower-class family. Manu therefore offered her to Kardama as just suitable for his purpose Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She was his daughter and at the same time the sister of kṣatriyas; she did not come from a lower-class family. Manu therefor..."
15:1615:16, 7 August 2020 diff hist +3,129 N The purpose of Manu's introducing his daughter as the sister of Priyavrata and Uttanapada, two great kings, was to convince the sage that the girl came from a great family Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The purpose of Manu's introducing his daughter as the sister of Priyavrata and Uttānapāda, two great kings, was to convince..." current
12:5812:58, 7 August 2020 diff hist +2,808 N The grown-up daughter of Svāyambhuva Manu, Devahūti, had good character and was well qualified; therefore she was searching for a suitable husband just befitting her age, qualities and character Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The grown-up daughter of Svāyambhuva Manu, Devahūti, had good character and was well qualified; therefore she was searching..." current
12:5312:53, 7 August 2020 diff hist +2,794 N Even if there is a need to ask a favor from the spiritual master, one cannot ask that favor without satisfying him fully. Svayambhuva Manu wanted to disclose his mind regarding the function he wanted to execute due to affection for his daughter Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if there is a need to ask a favor from the spiritual master, one cannot ask that favor without satisfying him fully. Svāyambh..."
12:4812:48, 7 August 2020 diff hist +2,537 N Generally a pure devotee of the Lord or a pure disciple of a bona fide spiritual master does not ask any favor either from the Lord or the spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally a pure devotee of the Lord or a pure disciple of a bona fide spiritual master does not ask any favor either from the..."
12:4312:43, 7 August 2020 diff hist +2,514 N When a disciple is perfectly in consonance with the spiritual master, having received his message and executed it perfectly and sincerely, he has a right to ask a particular favor from the spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a disciple is perfectly in consonance with the spiritual master, having received his message and executed it perfectly an..."
12:3912:39, 7 August 2020 diff hist +6,213 N One should be very careful to receive the message from the spiritual master through the ears and execute it faithfully. That will make one's life successful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should be very careful to receive the message from the spiritual master through the ears and execute it faithfully. That w..."
12:3612:36, 7 August 2020 diff hist +6,190 N The faithful execution of the instruction which he receives from the spiritual master is the only duty of a disciple, and that will bring him perfection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The faithful execution of the instruction which he receives from the spiritual master is the only duty of a disciple, and that..."
10:5710:57, 7 August 2020 diff hist +6,137 N He (the disciple) should faithfully try to execute that particular instruction (received from the spiritual master) and should consider that his life and soul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He should faithfully try to execute that particular instruction and should consider that his life and soul"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
10:3710:37, 7 August 2020 diff hist +6,462 N Visvanatha Cakravarti describes in his explanation of the verse in Bhagavad-gita, vyavasayatmika buddhih, that one who wants to be certain to achieve spiritual success must take instruction from the spiritual master as to what his particular function is Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura describes in his explanation of the verse in Bhagavad-gītā, vyavasāyātmikā bu..."
10:3210:32, 7 August 2020 diff hist +6,157 N This combination, the instruction of the spiritual master and the faithful execution of the instruction by the disciple, makes the entire process perfect Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This combination, the instruction of the spiritual master and the faithful execution of the instruction by the disciple, makes..." current
10:1910:19, 7 August 2020 diff hist +5,792 N If one is a literary man, he can write articles and poetry for the service of the Lord under the direction of the spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is a literary man, he can write articles and poetry for the service of the Lord under the direction of the spiritual ma..." current
10:1410:14, 7 August 2020 diff hist +5,980 N Arjuna offered his service fully as a military man, and he became perfect. Similarly, an artist can attain perfection simply by performing artistic work under the direction of the spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna offered his service fully as a military man, and he became perfect. Similarly, an artist can attain perfection simply b..."
10:0710:07, 7 August 2020 diff hist +6,033 N Bhagavad-gita makes it clear that one can attain the highest perfection of spiritual life simply by offering service according to his ability, just as Arjuna served Krsna by his ability in the military art Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhagavad-gītā makes it clear that one can attain the highest perfection of spiritual life simply by offering service accordi..."
09:5309:53, 7 August 2020 diff hist +6,306 One person is advised to act in Krsna consciousness by working in the Deities' room, another is advised to act in Krsna consciousness by performing editorial work, another is advised to do preaching work No edit summary current
09:5009:50, 7 August 2020 diff hist +6,314 He (the bona fide spritual master) instructs him through the ear, not privately, but publicly. "You are fit for such and such work in Krsna consciousness. You can act in this way" No edit summary current
09:3209:32, 7 August 2020 diff hist +6,188 N This does not mean, however, that the spiritual master gives a type of mantra through the ears in exchange for some dollars and if the man meditates on that he achieves perfection and becomes God within six months. Such reception through the ears is bogus Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This does not mean, however, that the spiritual master gives a particular type of mantra through the ears in exchange for some..."
09:2709:27, 7 August 2020 diff hist +5,958 N How is one to receive? One should receive the transcendental message by aural reception. The word karna-randhraih means "through the holes of the ears." The favor of the spiritual master is not received through any other part of the body but the ears Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How is one to receive? One should receive the transcendental message by aural reception. The word karṇa-randhraiḥ means "t..."
09:2209:22, 7 August 2020 diff hist +5,757 N It is especially mentioned here (in SB 3.22.7) that one should be very inquisitive to hear with open ears from the authorized source of the bona fide spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is especially mentioned here that one should be very inquisitive to hear with open ears from the authorized source of the b..."
09:1809:18, 7 August 2020 diff hist +5,782 N Manu said that since he was advised and instructed by Kardama Muni, he was very much favored. He considered himself lucky to receive the message by aural reception Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Manu said that since he was advised and instructed by Kardama Muni, he was very much favored. He considered himself lucky to r..."
09:1209:12, 7 August 2020 diff hist +5,927 N It is the function of a saintly person to invoke Krsna consciousness in every forgetful common man Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the function of a saintly person to invoke Kṛṣṇa consciousness in every forgetful common man"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..." current
09:0909:09, 7 August 2020 diff hist +6,140 N Because everyone is under the delusion of maya and is forgetful of his prime duty, Krsna consciousness, a saintly person always desires that everyone become a saintly person Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because everyone is under the delusion of māyā and is forgetful of his prime duty, Kṛṣṇa consciousness, a saintly pers..."
09:0509:05, 7 August 2020 diff hist +5,950 N A bona fide spiritual master or saintly person always desires to elevate a common man who comes to him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A bona fide spiritual master or saintly person always desires to elevate a common man who comes to him"}} {{notes|}} {{compile..." current
09:0209:02, 7 August 2020 diff hist +6,135 N First, the desiring candidate must find a bona fide spiritual master, and then he must very eagerly receive instructions from him and execute them. This is reciprocal service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"First, the desiring candidate must find a bona fide spiritual master, and then he must very eagerly receive instructions from..."
08:5708:57, 7 August 2020 diff hist +5,990 N Srila Rupa Gosvami has given directions, in his Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu, on how to accept a bona fide spiritual master and how to deal with him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī has given directions, in his Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu, on how to accept a bona fide spiritual master..."
08:5308:53, 7 August 2020 diff hist +4,296 N He (a common man) has to take shelter of a bona fide spiritual master and work under his direction faithfully and sincerely; then he becomes perfect, without a doubt Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He has to take shelter of a bona fide spiritual master and work under his direction faithfully and sincerely; then he becomes..."
08:4608:46, 7 August 2020 diff hist +4,508 N Because the common man is unable to control the senses and the mind, it is his duty to seek the shelter of a great soul or a great devotee of the Lord and just try to please him. That will make his life perfect Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the common man is unable to control the senses and the mind, it is his duty to seek the shelter of a great soul or a g..."
08:4108:41, 7 August 2020 diff hist +4,256 N Here (in SB 03.22.06) the word akrtatmanam is very significant. Atma means "body," "soul," or "mind," and akrtatma means the common man, who cannot control the senses or the mind Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here the word akṛtātmanām is very significant. Ātmā means "body," "soul," or "mind," and akṛtātmā means the common m..."
08:3708:37, 7 August 2020 diff hist +4,102 N In spite of executing all ritualistic performances, if one cannot satisfy the spiritual master, one has no access to spiritual perfection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in spite of executing all ritualistic performances, if one cannot satisfy the spiritual master, one has no access to spiritual..."
08:3208:32, 7 August 2020 diff hist +4,294 N In Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura's eight stanzas of prayer to the spiritual master, it is clearly stated that simply by satisfying the spiritual master one can achieve the supreme success in life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura's eight stanzas of prayer to the spiritual master, it is clearly stated that simply by satisf..." current

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