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15:1615:16, 10 August 2020 diff hist +5,428 N It is stated by Narottama dasa Thakura that we always have desires. Desire cannot be stopped. But if we transfer our desires to please the Supreme Personality of Godhead, that is the perfection of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is stated by Narottama dāsa Ṭhākura that we always have desires. Desire cannot be stopped. But if we transfer our desir..."
15:1115:11, 10 August 2020 diff hist +5,270 N Since mind is a product of the mode of goodness, if it is fixed upon the Lord of the mind, Aniruddha, then the mind can be changed to Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since mind is a product of the mode of goodness, if it is fixed upon the Lord of the mind, Aniruddha, then the mind can be cha..."
15:0615:06, 10 August 2020 diff hist +5,483 N That is the distinction between mind and intelligence; mind is a product of egoism in goodness, and intelligence is a product of egoism in passion. The desire to accept something and reject something is a very important factor of the mind Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is the distinction between mind and intelligence; mind is a product of egoism in goodness, and intelligence is a product..."
15:0115:01, 10 August 2020 diff hist +5,404 N Mind is the product of ego in goodness and that the function of the mind is acceptance and rejection according to desire. But here (in SB 3.26.31) intelligence is said to be the product of ego in passion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It has been explained in the previous verses that mind is the product of ego in goodness and that the function of the mind is..."
14:5514:55, 10 August 2020 diff hist +3,544 N These are some of the aspects of the analytical study of intelligence as described in both the Patanjali yoga system and the Sankhya philosophy system of Kapiladeva in Srimad-Bhagavatam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These are some of the aspects of the analytical study of intelligence as described in both the Patañjali yoga system and the..."
14:4914:49, 10 August 2020 diff hist +155 Smrti means "memory," and svapa means "sleep." Sleep is also necessary to keep the intelligence in working order. If there is no sleep, the brain cannot work nicely No edit summary current
14:4214:42, 10 August 2020 diff hist +3,684 N Real understanding is described here (in SB 3.26.30) as niscayah, or proved experimental knowledge. This experimental knowledge can be achieved when one has understood the false knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Real understanding is described here as niścayaḥ, or proved experimental knowledge. This experimental knowledge can be achi..."
14:3714:37, 10 August 2020 diff hist +3,597 N When one is able to analyze his actual position, the false identification with the body is detected. This is viparyasa. When false identification is detected, then real identification can be understood Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is able to analyze his actual position, the false identification with the body is detected. This is viparyāsa. When..."
14:3014:30, 10 August 2020 diff hist +3,505 N As described in the Patanjali yoga system, pramana-viparyaya-vikalpa-nidra-smrtyah. By intelligence only one can understand things as they are Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As described in the Patañjali yoga system, pramāṇa-viparyaya-vikalpa-nidra-smṛtyaḥ. By intelligence only one can under..."
14:2614:26, 10 August 2020 diff hist +3,805 In Bhagavad-gita the Lord says that doubting the words of the authority is the cause of destruction No edit summary current
14:2114:21, 10 August 2020 diff hist +155 Doubt is one of the important functions of intelligence; blind acceptance of something does not give evidence of intelligence No edit summary current
14:1814:18, 10 August 2020 diff hist +2,318 N The perfection of intelligence is attained when one becomes fixed in the activities of Krsna consciousness. By the proper use of intelligence one's consciousness is expanded, and the ultimate expansion of consciousness is Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The perfection of intelligence is attained when one becomes fixed in the activities of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. By the prope..."
14:0714:07, 10 August 2020 diff hist +2,958 N Meditation upon voidness is a modern invention of the fertile brain of some speculator. Actually the process of yoga meditation, as prescribed in this verse (SB 3.26.28), should be fixed upon the form of Aniruddha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Meditation upon voidness is a modern invention of the fertile brain of some speculator. Actually the process of yoga meditatio..."
14:0114:01, 10 August 2020 diff hist +2,981 N Among these twenty-four forms, Sankarsana, Aniruddha, Pradyumna and Vasudeva are depicted very nicely in the Caitanya-caritamrta, where it is stated that Aniruddha is worshiped by the yogis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Among these twenty-four forms, Saṅkarṣaṇa, Aniruddha, Pradyumna and Vāsudeva are depicted very nicely in the Caitanya-c..."
13:5613:56, 10 August 2020 diff hist +3,073 N The system of yoga entails controlling the mind, and the Lord of the mind is Aniruddha. It is stated that Aniruddha is four-handed, with Sudarsana cakra, conchshell, club and lotus flower. There are twenty-four forms of Visnu, each differently named Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The system of yoga entails controlling the mind, and the Lord of the mind is Aniruddha. It is stated that Aniruddha is four-ha..."
13:4913:49, 10 August 2020 diff hist +2,794 N However advanced a man is in academic qualifications, as long as he is not fixed in Krsna consciousness he will simply accept and reject and will never be able to fix his mind on a particular subject matter Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"However advanced a man is in academic qualifications, as long as he is not fixed in Kṛṣṇa consciousness he will simply a..."
13:4413:44, 10 August 2020 diff hist +2,511 N It is stated that he whose mind is not fixed in Krsna consciousness must hover between acceptance and rejection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is stated that he whose mind is not fixed in Kṛṣṇa consciousness must hover between acceptance and rejection"}} {{not..."
13:4013:40, 10 August 2020 diff hist +2,998 N The material mind is not fixed, but the very same mind can be fixed when engaged in the activities of Krsna consciousness. Otherwise, as long as the mind is on the material platform, it is hovering and all this rejection and acceptance is asat, temporary Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The material mind is not fixed, but the very same mind can be fixed when engaged in the activities of Kṛṣṇa consciousnes..."
13:3313:33, 10 August 2020 diff hist +2,791 N The symptoms of the mind are determination and rejection, which are due to different kinds of desires. We desire that which is favorable to our sense gratification, and we reject that which is not favorable to sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The symptoms of the mind are determination and rejection, which are due to different kinds of desires. We desire that which is..."
13:2813:28, 10 August 2020 diff hist +3,376 N The exact words he (Narottama Das Thakura) uses are: "I have given up the pure status of consciousness because I wanted to enjoy in the temporary, material manifestation; therefore I have been entangled in the network of actions and reactions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The exact words he uses are, sat-saṅga chāḍi' kainu asate vilāsa/ te-kāraṇe lāgila ye karma-bandha-phāṅsa: "I hav..."
13:2113:21, 10 August 2020 diff hist +2,694 N One has to cease increasing artificial necessities in the form of material objects Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One has to cease increasing artificial necessities in the form of material objects"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complet..." current
13:1613:16, 10 August 2020 diff hist +3,182 N In the material world we are producing so many things and this is called advancement of civilization, but factually the advancement of civilization is a manifestation of the false ego. By false ego all material things are produced as objects of enjoyment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material world we are producing so many things, and this is called advancement of civilization, but factually the advan..."
13:0613:06, 10 August 2020 diff hist +3,658 N As soon as one deviates from pure Krsna consciousness, he increases his entanglement in material reaction Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as one deviates from pure Kṛṣṇa consciousness, he increases his entanglement in material reaction"}} {{notes|}}..." current
13:0013:00, 10 August 2020 diff hist +3,835 N There is always the chance that this will happen, and one has to be very careful. False ego is the basic principle for all material activities, which are executed in the modes of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there is always the chance that this will happen, and therefore one has to be very careful. False ego is the basic principle f..."
12:5412:54, 10 August 2020 diff hist +3,662 N From the status of pure consciousness, the false ego is born because of misuse of independence. We cannot argue about why false ego arises from pure consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From the status of pure consciousness, the false ego is born because of misuse of independence. We cannot argue about why fals..." current
12:4112:41, 10 August 2020 diff hist +3,726 N In the Upanisads it is stated that the path of spiritual realization is just like the sharp edge of a razor. The example is very appropriate Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Upaniṣads it is stated, therefore, that the path of spiritual realization is just like the sharp edge of a razor. The..."
10:1810:18, 10 August 2020 diff hist +4,060 N Originally, pure Krsna consciousness exists, but because of misuse of marginal independence there is a chance of forgetting Krsna. This is exhibited in actual life; there are many instances in which someone acting in Krsna consciousness suddenly changes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Originally, pure Kṛṣṇa consciousness exists, but because of misuse of marginal independence there is a chance of forgett..."
10:1310:13, 10 August 2020 diff hist +3,661 N The living entity exists in the natural state of Krsna consciousness, but he has marginal independence, and this allows him to forget Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The living entity exists in the natural state of Kṛṣṇa consciousness, but he has marginal independence, and this allows..."
10:0910:09, 10 August 2020 diff hist +3,862 N In the beginning, from clear consciousness, or the pure state of Krsna consciousness, the first contamination sprang up. This is called false ego, or identification of the body as self Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the beginning, from clear consciousness, or the pure state of Kṛṣṇa consciousness, the first contamination sprang up...."
10:0410:04, 10 August 2020 diff hist +2,787 N One can see the reflection of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and one can see his own existence as well. This state of consciousness is very pleasing, transparent and sober. In the beginning, consciousness is pure Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One can see the reflection of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and one can see his own existence as well. This state of con..."
09:5609:56, 10 August 2020 diff hist +2,388 N In pure consciousness one can perceive a slight reflection of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In pure consciousness one can perceive a slight reflection of the Supreme Personality of Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ange..." current
09:5009:50, 10 August 2020 diff hist +4,652 N To be fixed in one's intelligence one has to worship Pradyumna, who is reached through the worship of Brahma. These matters are explained in Vedic literature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"to be fixed in one's intelligence one has to worship Pradyumna, who is reached through the worship of Brahmā. These matters a..."
09:4309:43, 10 August 2020 diff hist +4,728 N If one wants to get free from mental disturbances, one has to worship Aniruddha. For this purpose, worship of the moon planet is also recommended in the Vedic literature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one wants to get free from mental disturbances, one has to worship Aniruddha. For this purpose, worship of the moon planet..."
09:3909:39, 10 August 2020 diff hist +4,454 N One who is actually a worshiper of Lord Siva as a devotee of Sankarsana can be released from false, material ego Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who is actually a worshiper of Lord Śiva as a devotee of Saṅkarṣaṇa can be released from false, material ego"}} {{n..."
09:3509:35, 10 August 2020 diff hist +4,793 N In order to get release from the false ego, one has to worship Sankarsana. Sankarsana is also worshiped through Siva; the snakes which cover the body of Siva are representations of Sankarsana, and Siva is always absorbed in meditation upon Sankarsana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In order to get release from the false ego, one has to worship Saṅkarṣaṇa. Saṅkarṣaṇa is also worshiped through Lo..."
09:2709:27, 10 August 2020 diff hist +4,762 N To have clear consciousness, or Krsna consciousness, one has to worship Vasudeva. It is also explained in Bhagavad-gita that after many, many births one surrenders to Vasudeva. Such a great soul is very rare Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To have clear consciousness, or Kṛṣṇa consciousness, one has to worship Vāsudeva. It is also explained in Bhagavad-gīt..."
09:2009:20, 10 August 2020 diff hist +4,566 N In order to be situated in clear consciousness, or Krsna consciousness, one must worship Vasudeva. Vasudeva is Krsna alone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In order to be situated in clear consciousness, or Kṛṣṇa consciousness, one must worship Vāsudeva. Vāsudeva is Kṛṣ..."
08:1608:16, 10 August 2020 diff hist +4,774 N The living being who has occupied a particular type of body knows that body, but the Superknower, Vasudeva, knows not only a particular type of body but also the field of activities in all the different varieties of bodies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The living being who has occupied a particular type of body knows that body, but the Superknower, Vāsudeva, knows not only a..."
08:1008:10, 10 August 2020 diff hist +4,512 N The vasudeva status is also explained in Bhagavad-gita as ksetra-jna, which refers to the knower of the field of activities as well as the Superknower Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The vāsudeva status is also explained in Bhagavad-gītā as kṣetra-jña, which refers to the knower of the field of activit..."
08:0608:06, 10 August 2020 diff hist +4,988 N This is another feature of the mahat-tattva. The vasudeva expansion is also called Krsna consciousness: it is free from all tinges of material passion and ignorance. This clear state of understanding helps one to know the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is another feature of the mahat-tattva. The vāsudeva expansion is also called Kṛṣṇa consciousness, for it is free..."
07:5907:59, 10 August 2020 diff hist +4,630 N The vasudeva stage is free from infringement by material desires and is the status in which one can understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead, or the objective which is described in the Bhagavad-gita as adbhuta Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The vāsudeva stage is free from infringement by material desires and is the status in which one can understand the Supreme Pe..." current
07:5507:55, 10 August 2020 diff hist +4,383 N In the reappearance of the mahat-tattva the four expansions of Godhead occur. He who is seated within as Supersoul expands first as Vasudeva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in the reappearance of the mahat-tattva the four expansions of Godhead occur. He who is seated within as Supersoul expands fir..." current
07:5107:51, 10 August 2020 diff hist +4,515 N In the Vedic literature there is mention of the Lord's expansion as the four Personalities of Godhead - Vasudeva, Sankarsana, Pradyumna and Aniruddha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Vedic literature there is mention of the Lord's expansion as the four Personalities of Godhead—Vāsudeva, Saṅkarṣ..." current

18:4618:46, 9 August 2020 diff hist +155 In the suddha-sattva status there is no infringement of the other qualities, namely passion and ignorance No edit summary current
18:4218:42, 9 August 2020 diff hist +4,453 N The vasudeva manifestation, or the status of understanding the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is called pure goodness, or suddha-sattva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The vāsudeva manifestation, or the status of understanding the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is called pure goodness, or ś..." current
18:3618:36, 9 August 2020 diff hist +2,553 N When the mahat-tattva appears after the night of dissolution, the effulgence is manifested to exhibit the variegatedness of this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when the mahat-tattva appears after the night of dissolution, the effulgence is manifested to exhibit the variegatedness of th..."
18:2918:29, 9 August 2020 diff hist +2,724 N When the mahat-tattva was created, it manifested the material ego and swallowed up the darkness which covered the cosmic manifestation at the time of dissolution. This idea can be further explained Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when the mahat-tattva was created, it manifested the material ego and swallowed up the darkness which covered the cosmic manif..."
18:2318:23, 9 August 2020 diff hist +2,595 N Since the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is ever existing, all-blissful and full of knowledge, His different energies are also ever existing in the dormant stage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is ever existing, all-blissful and full of knowledge, His different energies are als..."
18:1818:18, 9 August 2020 diff hist +4,365 N No material scientific advancement can produce life. The living force comes from the spiritual world and has nothing to do with the interaction of the material elements Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"no material scientific advancement can produce life. The living force comes from the spiritual world and has nothing to do wit..."
18:1318:13, 9 August 2020 diff hist +4,592 N The theory that the symptoms of life are manifest by the interaction of the twenty-four material elements is not supported here (in SB 3.26.19). The living force comes directly from the Supreme Personality of Godhead and is completely spiritual Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The theory that the symptoms of life are manifest by the interaction of the twenty-four material elements is not supported her..."

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