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18:2618:26, 13 August 2020 diff hist +4,092 N Identification of the body with the self is called false identification, or false ego. Lord Caitanya confirms this in His Siksastaka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Identification of the body with the self is called false identification, or false ego. Lord Caitanya confirms this in His Śik..."
18:1818:18, 13 August 2020 diff hist +3,996 As soon as the consciousness is purified, the false ego disappears No edit summary current
18:1718:17, 13 August 2020 diff hist +3,914 N This purificatory process is called Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This purificatory process is called Kṛṣṇa consciousness"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-..."
18:0818:08, 13 August 2020 diff hist +4,193 N The moon-god is in the mode of goodness, whereas Lord Brahma is in the mode of passion and Lord Siva is in the mode of ignorance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the moon-god is in the mode of goodness, whereas Lord Brahmā is in the mode of passion and Lord Śiva is in the mode of ignor..."
18:0318:03, 13 August 2020 diff hist +4,072 N Lord Brahma, appearing after intelligence, is the presiding deity of intelligence, and Lord Siva, who appears after false ego, is the presiding deity of false ego Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Brahmā, appearing after intelligence, is the presiding deity of intelligence, and Lord Śiva, who appears after false eg..."
17:5817:58, 13 August 2020 diff hist +4,033 N The moon appeared after the appearance of mind, and this indicates that the moon is the presiding deity of mind Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The moon appeared after the appearance of mind, and this indicates that the moon is the presiding deity of mind"}} {{notes|}}..."
17:4517:45, 13 August 2020 diff hist +1,982 N Blood veins are compared to rivers; when the veins were manifested in the universal form, the rivers in the various planets were also manifested Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Blood veins are compared to rivers; when the veins were manifested in the universal form, the rivers in the various planets we..."
17:3417:34, 13 August 2020 diff hist +1,945 N The deity presiding over the hands is Indra, and the presiding deity of movement is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Visnu. Visnu appeared on the appearance of the legs of the virat-purusa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The deity presiding over the hands is Indra, and the presiding deity of movement is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Viṣ..."
17:2017:20, 13 August 2020 diff hist +1,792 N The skin is the site of the touch sensation. The demigods who control the production of herbs and medicinal drugs are the deities presiding over the tactile sense Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The skin is the site of the touch sensation. The demigods who control the production of herbs and medicinal drugs are the deit..."
17:1317:13, 13 August 2020 diff hist +3,497 N The creation is actually done by the Supreme Lord, as confirmed in Bhagavad-gita (BG 9.10). Mayadhyaksena prakrtih suyate sa-caracaram: "Under My direction does material nature create all moving and nonmoving objects in the cosmic creation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The creation is actually done by the Supreme Lord, as confirmed in Bhagavad-gītā (BG 9.10). Mayādhyakṣeṇa prakṛtiḥ..."
17:0617:06, 13 August 2020 diff hist +3,413 The sun is the eye of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Actually, everything is created by the universal body of the Supreme Godhead. Material nature is simply the supplier of materials No edit summary current
17:0317:03, 13 August 2020 diff hist +3,297 N The Brahma-samhita also says that the sun is the eye of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna. Yac-caksur esa savita. Savita means "the sun." The sun is the eye of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Brahma-saṁhitā also says that the sun is the eye of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa. Yac-cakṣur eṣa..."
16:5816:58, 13 August 2020 diff hist +3,472 N It is corroborated by this statement of Srimad-Bhagavatam, and also by Brahma-samhita, that the sun appeared after the appearance of the eyes of the universal form of the Lord. The sun is dependent on the eyes of the universal form Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is corroborated by this statement of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, and also by Brahma-saṁhitā, that the sun appeared after the a..."
16:5016:50, 13 August 2020 diff hist +3,558 N As in the womb of a mother a child gradually grows different bodily parts, so in the universal womb the universal form of the Lord gives rise to the creation of various paraphernalia. The senses appear, and over each of them there is a presiding deity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As in the womb of a mother a child gradually grows different bodily parts, so in the universal womb the universal form of the..."
16:3816:38, 13 August 2020 diff hist +3,210 N The appearance of different bodily parts of the Lord's universal form and the appearance of the presiding deities of those bodily parts is being described Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The appearance of different bodily parts of the Lord's universal form and the appearance of the presiding deities of those bod..."
16:2416:24, 13 August 2020 diff hist +847 N With the manifestation of speech, fire also became manifested, and with the manifestation of nostrils the vital air, the breathing process and the sense of smell also became manifested Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"With the manifestation of speech, fire also became manifested, and with the manifestation of nostrils the vital air, the breat..."
16:1716:17, 13 August 2020 diff hist +5,911 N That is the inconceivable potency of the Lord. No one can measure the length and breadth of God by speculation or by false identification with God. These attempts are symptoms of lunacy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is the inconceivable potency of the Lord. No one can measure the length and breadth of God by speculation or by false ide..."
16:0816:08, 13 August 2020 diff hist +5,897 N This universe is the smallest; therefore the predominating superintendent, or Brahma, has only four heads for management. In other universes, which are far greater than this one, Brahma has more heads Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"this universe is the smallest; therefore the predominating superintendent, or Brahmā, has only four heads for management. In..."
16:0316:03, 13 August 2020 diff hist +5,804 N It is also stated (in SB 3.26.52) that this description is of only one egglike universe. There are innumerable universes besides this one, and some of them are many, many times greater Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is also stated that this description is of only one egglike universe. There are innumerable universes besides this one, and..."
15:5815:58, 13 August 2020 diff hist +5,859 N The layer of air (of the outer covering of the universe) is ten times greater than that of fire. These dimensions are all inconceivable to the tiny brain of a human being Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the layer of air is ten times greater than that of fire. These dimensions are all inconceivable to the tiny brain of a human b..."
15:5315:53, 13 August 2020 diff hist +5,683 N The layer of water is ten times greater than the diameter of the universe, and the layer of fire is ten times greater than that of water Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The layer of water is ten times greater than the diameter of the universe, and the layer of fire is ten times greater than tha..."
15:5015:50, 13 August 2020 diff hist +5,875 N The space within the hollow of the universe cannot be measured by any human scientist or anyone else, and beyond the hollow there are seven coverings, each one ten times greater than the one preceding it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The space within the hollow of the universe cannot be measured by any human scientist or anyone else, and beyond the hollow th..."
15:4315:43, 13 August 2020 diff hist +5,937 N The dimensions of the universe are estimated here (in SB 3.26.52). The outer covering is made of layers of water, air, fire, sky, ego and mahat-tattva, and each layer is ten times greater than the one previous Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The dimensions of the universe are estimated here. The outer covering is made of layers of water, air, fire, sky, ego and maha..."
15:3515:35, 13 August 2020 diff hist +6,240 N The active manifestation of the virat-purusa is described. Persons who are in the lower grade of understanding regarding the Supreme Personality of Godhead may think of the universal form of the Lord, for that is advised in the Bhagavatam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The active manifestation of the virāṭ-puruṣa is described here. persons who are in the lower grade of understanding regar..."
15:1215:12, 13 August 2020 diff hist +6,181 N There are innumerable expansions of the Lord, and all of them are purusas, or enjoyers, but neither the virat-purusa nor the purusa-avataras - Karanodakasayi, Garbhodakasayi and Ksirodakasayi Visnu - nor any of the many other expansions, is the original Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are innumerable expansions of the Lord, and all of them are puruṣas, or enjoyers, but neither the virāṭ-puruṣa no..."
14:5814:58, 13 August 2020 diff hist +5,835 N Isvarah paramah krsnah sac-cid-ananda-vigrahah/ anadir adir govindah (BS 5.1). In Bhagavad-gita Krsna is also accepted as the adi-purusa, the original. Krsna says, "No one is greater than I Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Īśvaraḥ paramaḥ kṛṣṇaḥ sac-cid-ānanda-vigrahaḥ/ anādir ādir govindaḥ (BS 5.1). In Bhagavad-gītā Kṛṣ..." current
14:5314:53, 13 August 2020 diff hist +5,889 N This virat-purusa is considered an incarnation of the Lord. The original form of the Lord is Krsna, as confirmed in Brahma-samhita: adi-purusa. The virat-purusa is also purusa, but He is not adi-purusa. The adi-purusa is Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This virāṭ-puruṣa is considered an incarnation of the Lord. The original form of the Lord is Kṛṣṇa, as confirmed in..."
14:4714:47, 13 August 2020 diff hist +5,579 N Brahmaloka, or the highest planetary system, where Brahma lives, is considered to be the head of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahmaloka, or the highest planetary system, where Brahmā lives, is considered to be the head of the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
14:4314:43, 13 August 2020 diff hist +5,941 The lowest planetary system, Patala, is considered to be the sole of the Supreme Lord, and the earth is considered to be the belly of the Lord No edit summary current
14:4014:40, 13 August 2020 diff hist +6,091 N The planetary systems are considered to form different bodily parts of that universal form of the Lord. Persons who cannot directly engage in the worship of the transcendental form of the Lord are advised to think of and worship this universal form Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The planetary systems are considered to form different bodily parts of that universal form of the Lord. Persons who cannot dir..."
14:2214:22, 13 August 2020 diff hist +2,870 N This material world does not develop unless agitated by the Supreme Lord as the virat-purusa. Yasmad udatisthad asau virat: by His agitation, space was created, and the universal form of the Lord also manifested therein Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"this material world does not develop unless agitated by the Supreme Lord as the virāṭ-puruṣa. Yasmād udatiṣṭhad asau..."
14:1314:13, 13 August 2020 diff hist +3,061 N The same principle exists in the universal creation: the ingredients were present, but only when the Lord entered into the material elements was matter actually agitated. That is the cause of creation. We can see this in our ordinary experience Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The same principle exists in the universal creation: the ingredients were present, but only when the Lord entered into the mat..."
14:0014:00, 13 August 2020 diff hist +2,808 N He (God) is not only within the universe, but within the atoms also. He is within the heart of every living entity. Garbhodakasayi Visnu, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, entered into everything Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is not only within the universe, but within the atoms also. He is within the heart of every living entity. Garbhodakaśāy..."
13:5313:53, 13 August 2020 diff hist +2,929 N Accompanying Him (God) were all of the seven primary elements - the five material elements, the total energy (mahat-tattva) and the false ego. This entrance of the Supreme Personality of Godhead involves His entering even the atoms of the material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Accompanying Him were all of the seven primary elements—the five material elements, the total energy (mahat-tattva) and the..."
13:4613:46, 13 August 2020 diff hist +2,904 N After stating the generation of the causes, Kapiladeva speaks about the generation of the effects. At that time when the causes were unmixed, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, in His feature of Garbhodakasayi Visnu, entered within each universe Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After stating the generation of the causes, Kapiladeva speaks about the generation of the effects. At that time when the cause..."
13:4013:40, 13 August 2020 diff hist +2,717 N Earth is the reservoir of all the qualities of the other elements. Earth is the sum total of all other elements. Earth has all five qualities of the elements, water has four qualities, fire has three, air has two, and the sky has only one quality, sound Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"earth is the reservoir of all the qualities of the other elements. Earth is the sum total of all other elements. The earth has..."
13:3413:34, 13 August 2020 diff hist +2,440 N In the sky there is only sound; in the air there are sound and touch; in the fire there are sound, touch and form; in water there are sound, touch, form and taste; and in the earth there are sound, touch, form, taste and smell Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the sky there is only sound; in the air there are sound and touch; in the fire there are sound, touch and form; in water th..." current
13:3013:30, 13 August 2020 diff hist +2,264 N Sound is the cause of the sky, sky is the cause of the air, air is the cause of fire, fire is the cause of water, and water is the cause of earth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sound is the cause of the sky, sky is the cause of the air, air is the cause of fire, fire is the cause of water, and water is..." current
13:2613:26, 13 August 2020 diff hist +1,699 N Sound is one of the qualifications of the sky and is the subject matter for hearing. Similarly, touch is the qualification of the air and is the subject of the touch sensation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sound is one of the qualifications of the sky and is the subject matter for hearing. Similarly, touch is the qualification of..." current
13:2113:21, 13 August 2020 diff hist +2,297 N Earth is the ultimate transformation of all living entities and their respective modes of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Earth is the ultimate transformation of all living entities and their respective modes of material nature"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..."
13:1813:18, 13 August 2020 diff hist +3,227 N Sometimes the word bhavana is misinterpreted as "imagination." But bhavana does not mean "imagination;" it means giving actual shape to the description of Vedic literature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes the word bhāvana is misinterpreted as "imagination." But bhāvana does not mean "imagination;" it means giving actu..."
13:1413:14, 13 August 2020 diff hist +3,255 N All these forms (Krsna's forms) are described in the scriptures, and when they are thus presented they become worshipable. They are not imaginary as the Mayavada philosophy says Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All these forms are described in the scriptures, and when they are thus presented they become worshipable. They are not imagin..."
13:0813:08, 13 August 2020 diff hist +3,253 N In the Brahma-samhita there is description of Lord Krsna's lands, the variegatedness of the spiritual abode, and the forms of the Lord playing a flute with His spiritual body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Brahma-saṁhitā there is description of Lord Kṛṣṇa's lands, the variegatedness of the spiritual abode, and the..." current
13:0413:04, 13 August 2020 diff hist +3,283 N When a form of Lord Krsna or Lord Visnu is manifested by presentation of a statue made of earth, it is not imaginary. The earth gives shape to the Lord's forms as described in the scriptures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a form of Lord Kṛṣṇa or Lord Viṣṇu is manifested by presentation of a statue made of earth, it is not imaginary..."
12:5812:58, 13 August 2020 diff hist +3,276 N By manipulation of earth and its products, such as stone, wood and jewels, these forms of the Supreme Lord can be present before our eyes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By manipulation of earth and its products, such as stone, wood and jewels, these forms of the Supreme Lord can be present befo..." current
12:5312:53, 13 August 2020 diff hist +3,324 N By this statement (in SB 3.26.46) of Kapila's it is confirmed that the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Brahman, has innumerable forms, which are described in the scriptures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By this statement of Kapila's it is confirmed that the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Brahman, has innumerable forms, which a..."
12:4712:47, 13 August 2020 diff hist +3,547 N Different elements, such as sound, sky, air, fire and water, can be perceived in the earth. Another feature of the earth especially mentioned here (in SB 3.26.46) is that earth can manifest different forms of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Different elements, such as sound, sky, air, fire and water, can be perceived in the earth. Another feature of the earth espec..."
09:3709:37, 13 August 2020 diff hist +2,805 N Fire, water and air are the exchanging elements for the entire material manifestation, but water is most prominent. Also, excessive heat can be reduced simply by pouring water on the heated field Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Fire, water and air are the exchanging elements for the entire material manifestation, but water is most prominent. Also, exce..."
09:3209:32, 13 August 2020 diff hist +2,741 N As stated in the beginning of Srimad-Bhagavatam, water is the cementing ingredient of different material elements. If we build a house, water is actually the constituent in making the bricks Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in the beginning of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, water is the cementing ingredient of different material elements. If we bu..." current
09:2409:24, 13 August 2020 diff hist +2,833 N In the Vedas it is also stated, apomayah pranah: "Life depends on water." With water, anything can be moistened or dampened. Flour dough can be prepared with a mixture of water. Mud is made by mixing earth with water Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Vedas it is also stated, āpomayaḥ prāṇaḥ: "Life depends on water." With water, anything can be moistened or dam..."

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