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13:1313:13, 19 August 2020 diff hist +4,100 N The karmis try to utilize the resources of material nature and thus become its lord and enjoy sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The karmīs try to utilize the resources of material nature and thus become its lord and enjoy sense gratification"}} {{notes|..."
13:0913:09, 19 August 2020 diff hist +4,160 N The living entity's conditional life of material existence is due to his desire to lord it over material nature and due to his envy of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the living entity's conditional life of material existence is due to his desire to lord it over material nature and due to his..." current
13:0413:04, 19 August 2020 diff hist +4,188 N Fire is conserved in wooden sticks, and when circumstances are favorable, the fire is ignited. But the wooden sticks which are the cause of the fire are also consumed by the fire if it is properly dealt with Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Fire is conserved in wooden sticks, and when circumstances are favorable, the fire is ignited. But the wooden sticks which are..."
09:2609:26, 19 August 2020 diff hist +3,217 N One becomes fixed in devotional service, and his faith cannot be shaken by any material allurement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one becomes fixed in devotional service, and his faith cannot be shaken by any material allurement"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|An..."
09:1909:19, 19 August 2020 diff hist +3,606 N Yogena means "by controlling the senses and mind." Yoga indriya-samyamah. Yogena implies that one is seriously absorbed in the self and is able, by development of knowledge, to understand his constitutional position in relationship with the Superself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yogena means "by controlling the senses and mind." Yoga indriya-saṁyamaḥ. Yogena implies that one is seriously absorbed in..."
09:0909:09, 19 August 2020 diff hist +3,495 N Renunciation in Krsna consciousness is so strong that it cannot be deviated by any attractive illusion. One has to perform devotional service in full tapasya, austerity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Renunciation in Kṛṣṇa consciousness is so strong that it cannot be deviated by any attractive illusion. One has to perfo..."
08:5908:59, 19 August 2020 diff hist +3,566 N Development of Krsna consciousness is exhibited by proportionate material detachment, or vairagya. If one does not separate himself from material enjoyment, it is to be understood that he is not advancing in Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"development of Kṛṣṇa consciousness is exhibited by proportionate material detachment, or vairāgya. If one does not sepa..."
08:4708:47, 19 August 2020 diff hist +3,585 N We can understand about the Absolute Truth by evolving transcendental knowledge, and the result of such transcendental knowledge will be manifested by renunciation. That renunciation is not temporary or artificial, but is very strong Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We can understand about the Absolute Truth by evolving transcendental knowledge, and the result of such transcendental knowled..."
08:3608:36, 19 August 2020 diff hist +6,418 N This is the stage of Brahman realization, or spiritual realization. In this way one becomes fixed on the transcendental platform. Remaining fixed on the transcendental platform is liberation from material entanglement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is the stage of Brahman realization, or spiritual realization. In this way one becomes fixed on the transcendental platfo..."
08:3008:30, 19 August 2020 diff hist +6,555 N By continuous, regular hearing, the effects of the contamination of lust and greed to enjoy or lord it over material nature diminish, and when lust and greed diminish, one then becomes situated in the mode of goodness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By continuous, regular hearing, the effects of the contamination of lust and greed to enjoy or lord it over material nature di..."
08:2108:21, 19 August 2020 diff hist +6,345 N It is stated in the Srimad-Bhagavatam that hearing about the Supreme Personality of Godhead cleanses the heart of all contamination caused by the influence of the three modes of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is stated in the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam that hearing about the Supreme Personality of Godhead cleanses the heart of all conta..."
08:1408:14, 19 August 2020 diff hist +6,509 N One must hear these scriptures (Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam) repeatedly from reliable sources in order to become fixed in serious devotional service. Through engagement in such devotional service, one becomes freed from the contamination of maya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must hear these scriptures repeatedly from reliable sources in order to become fixed in serious devotional service. Throug..."
08:0508:05, 19 August 2020 diff hist +5,913 There are two kinds of sruti, or scripture. One is spoken by the Lord, and the other is spoken about the Lord and His devotees No edit summary current

19:5219:52, 18 August 2020 diff hist +6,456 N One should associate with devotees and hear from them about the Lord's transcendental appearance, activities, disappearance, instructions, etc Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should associate with devotees and hear from them about the Lord's transcendental appearance, activities, disappearance, i..." current
19:4419:44, 18 August 2020 diff hist +6,298 N This serious devotional service can develop by hearing for long periods of time. Chanting and hearing is the beginning of the process of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This serious devotional service can develop by hearing for long periods of time. Chanting and hearing is the beginning of the..."
19:3319:33, 18 August 2020 diff hist +6,616 N Yajnarthat karmano 'nyatra: all activities should be performed simply for Yajna, or the satisfaction of Visnu. Anything done otherwise, without the satisfaction of Visnu, or Yajna, produces bondage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yajñārthāt karmaṇo 'nyatra: all activities should be performed simply for Yajña, or the satisfaction of Viṣṇu. Anyth..."
19:2119:21, 18 August 2020 diff hist +6,560 N If one wants to perfect his life, he should discharge his prescribed duties for the satisfaction of Krsna. One must act in Krsna consciousness, for such action will never produce any reaction (animitta-nimittena). This is also confirmed in Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one wants to perfect his life, he should discharge his prescribed duties for the satisfaction of Kṛṣṇa. One must act..."
19:1019:10, 18 August 2020 diff hist +6,133 N When, contrary to the wish of Krsna, he (Arjuna) was not willing to fight, that was imperfect Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when, contrary to the wish of Kṛṣṇa, he was not willing to fight, that was imperfect"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {..."
19:0319:03, 18 August 2020 diff hist +6,640 N Arjuna's prescribed duty was to fight, and the perfection of his fighting was tested by the satisfaction of Krsna. Krsna wanted him to fight, and when he fought for the satisfaction of the Lord, that was the perfection of his professional devotional duty Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna's prescribed duty was to fight, and the perfection of his fighting was tested by the satisfaction of Kṛṣṇa. Kṛ..."
18:5418:54, 18 August 2020 diff hist +6,549 N Everyone has some prescribed duties to perform, but the perfection of such duties will be reached only if the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Hari, is satisfied by such actions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"everyone has some prescribed duties to perform, but the perfection of such duties will be reached only if the Supreme Personal..."
18:4618:46, 18 August 2020 diff hist +6,396 N In discharging Krsna conscious duties, one should determine whether, by his professional or occupational duties, Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is satisfied Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In discharging Kṛṣṇa conscious duties, one should determine whether, by his professional or occupational duties, Kṛṣ..." current
18:3818:38, 18 August 2020 diff hist +6,139 N There is no necessity of changing one's prescribed duties; one simply has to act in Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no necessity of changing one's prescribed duties; one simply has to act in Kṛṣṇa consciousness"}} {{notes|}} {{..."
18:3118:31, 18 August 2020 diff hist +6,249 N In the beginning one has to perform his prescribed duties with a clean mind. Clean consciousness means Krsna consciousness. One has to perform his prescribed duties in Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the beginning one has to perform his prescribed duties with a clean mind. Clean consciousness means Kṛṣṇa consciousne..." current
18:2318:23, 18 August 2020 diff hist +6,449 N One can be liberated from all adverse circumstances simply by seriously engaging in devotional service. How this devotional service develops and becomes mature is explained here - in SB 3.27.21 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One can be liberated from all adverse circumstances simply by seriously engaging in devotional service. How this devotional se..."
18:1418:14, 18 August 2020 diff hist +6,592 N One has to act in such a way that in spite of being in the material nature he is not affected by contamination. Although the lotus flower is in association with water, it does not mix with the water. That is how one has to live Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One has to act in such a way that in spite of being in the material nature he is not affected by contamination. Although the l..."
18:0818:08, 18 August 2020 diff hist +6,434 N The liberated soul is not affected, although he is in the material nature. Even the Supreme Personality of Godhead is supposed to be in association with material nature when He descends, but He is not affected Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the liberated soul is not affected, although he is in the material nature. Even the Supreme Personality of Godhead is supposed..."
18:0318:03, 18 August 2020 diff hist +6,441 N If someone is in contact with the police department, that does not mean that he is a criminal. As long as one does not commit criminal acts, even though there is a police department, he is not punished Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If someone is in contact with the police department, that does not mean that he is a criminal. As long as one does not commit..."
17:4317:43, 18 August 2020 diff hist +4,256 N After performing speculative activities for many, many births, when one actually comes to his real consciousness and surrenders unto the Supreme Lord, Krsna, then the fulfillment of his research in knowledge is actually achieved Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"after performing such speculative activities for many, many births, when one actually comes to his real consciousness and surr..."
17:3617:36, 18 August 2020 diff hist +4,131 N Devahuti very intelligently says, "One may theoretically analyze and say that by knowledge he has become freed, but actually, as long as the cause exists, he is not free Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devahūti very intelligently says, "One may theoretically analyze and say that by knowledge he has become freed, but actually,..."
17:2917:29, 18 August 2020 diff hist +4,178 N As long as a philosopher, salvationist or voidist has some desire to be supreme, to be everything, or to deny the existence of God, the cause remains, and there is no question of his liberation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As long as a philosopher, salvationist or voidist has some desire to be supreme, to be everything, or to deny the existence of..."
17:2317:23, 18 August 2020 diff hist +3,944 N These two items, desire to be the Lord and envy of the Lord, are the beginning cause of material bondage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These two items, desire to be the Lord and envy of the Lord, are the beginning cause of material bondage"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
17:1417:14, 18 August 2020 diff hist +4,123 N One propensity is iccha, which means desire to lord it over material nature or to be as great as the Supreme Lord. Everyone desires to be the greatest personality in this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One propensity is icchā, which means desire to lord it over material nature or to be as great as the Supreme Lord. Everyone d..."
17:0217:02, 18 August 2020 diff hist −8 Material bondage is caused by putting oneself under the control of matter because of the false ego of lording it over material nature. Bhagavad-gita (BG 7.27) states, iccha-dvesa-samutthena. Two kinds of propensities arise in the living entity No edit summary current
17:0217:02, 18 August 2020 diff hist +4,234 N Material bondage is caused by putting oneself under the control of matter because of the false ego of lording it over material nature. Bhagavad-gita (BG 7.27) states, iccha-dvesa-samutthena. Two kinds of propensities arise in the living entity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Material bondage is caused by putting oneself under the control of matter because of the false ego of lording it over material..."
16:5216:52, 18 August 2020 diff hist +4,769 N Unless a living entity surrenders unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead as instructed in Bhagavad-gita, there is no liberation or freedom from the clutches of maya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"unless a living entity surrenders unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead as instructed in Bhagavad-gītā, there is no libera..."
16:4316:43, 18 August 2020 diff hist +4,985 N This question of Devahuti's is for such a person who falsely claims that he is everything, that ultimately everything is void, and that there are no sinful or pious activities. These are all atheistic inventions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This question of Devahūti's is for such a person who falsely claims that he is everything, that ultimately everything is void..."
16:3716:37, 18 August 2020 diff hist +4,785 N Immediately after his high-sounding meditation, a "meditator" becomes thirsty and wants to smoke or drink. He is under the strong grip of material nature, yet he thinks that he is already free from the clutches of maya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Immediately after his high-sounding meditation, a "meditator" becomes thirsty and wants to smoke or drink. He is under the str..."
16:2816:28, 18 August 2020 diff hist +5,015 N They (the so-called meditators) think that by such contemplation or meditation they can become free, but it is seen that just three minutes after finishing such nonsensical meditation, they are immediately captured by the modes of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They think that by such contemplation or meditation they can become free, but it is seen that just three minutes after finishi..."
16:1716:17, 18 August 2020 diff hist +4,738 N There are many so-called meditators who think, "I am the Supreme Spirit Soul. I am conducting the activities of material nature. Under my direction the sun is moving and the moon is rising Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many so-called meditators who think, "I am the Supreme Spirit Soul. I am conducting the activities of material natur..."
16:0716:07, 18 August 2020 diff hist +4,616 N How can one be in a pure state of spiritual existence as long as he is strongly held by the modes of material nature? This is also an indication to the false meditator Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How can one be in a pure state of spiritual existence as long as he is strongly held by the modes of material nature? This is..."
15:5715:57, 18 August 2020 diff hist +4,556 N Since Devahuti is gradually coming to the point of surrender, her questions are very intelligent. How can one be liberated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since Devahūti is gradually coming to the point of surrender, her questions are very intelligent. How can one be liberated"}}..."
15:5015:50, 18 August 2020 diff hist +4,521 N Only one who has surrendered himself unto the lotus feet of the Supreme Lord Krsna (mam eva ye prapadyante) can be freed from the clutches of maya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"only one who has surrendered himself unto the lotus feet of the Supreme Lord Kṛṣṇa (mām eva ye prapadyante) can be free..."
15:4615:46, 18 August 2020 diff hist +4,783 N It is very difficult to get out of the clutches of material nature. Devahuti poses the question that although one may speculate in many ways, where is liberation as long as one is under the spell of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is very difficult to get out of the clutches of material nature. Devahūti poses the question that although one may specula..."
10:0310:03, 18 August 2020 diff hist +4,670 N One may try in different ways to think that everything is void in the ultimate issue, that there is no God and that even if the background of everything is spirit, it is impersonal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One may try in different ways to think that everything is void in the ultimate issue, that there is no God and that even if th..."
09:5309:53, 18 August 2020 diff hist +4,718 N He (the living entity) has no opportunity to get out of the control of material nature because it has already conditioned him. In Bhagavad-gita it is also stated that it is very difficult to get out of the clutches of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he has no opportunity to get out of the control of material nature because it has already conditioned him. In Bhagavad-gītā..."
09:4309:43, 18 August 2020 diff hist +4,666 N The living entity acts according to the qualities or modes of material nature. He falsely thinks that he is acting, but unfortunately he is passive Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the living entity acts according to the qualities or modes of material nature. He falsely thinks that he is acting, but unfort..."
09:3509:35, 18 August 2020 diff hist +4,834 Actually, as soon as a living entity puts himself under the control of the modes of material nature, his acts are influenced by the qualities of material nature, and he becomes passive No edit summary current
09:3009:30, 18 August 2020 diff hist +4,462 N Although the living entity desires freedom from the contamination of matter, he is not given release Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the living entity desires freedom from the contamination of matter, he is not given release"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..."
09:2409:24, 18 August 2020 diff hist +2,175 If there is no taste to water, the water has no meaning; if there is no heat in the fire, the fire has no meaning. Similarly, when there is want of intelligence, spirit has no meaning No edit summary current
09:2109:21, 18 August 2020 diff hist +1,860 N Anything material has an aroma. The flower, the earth - everything - has an aroma. If the aroma is separated from the matter, the matter cannot be identified Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"anything material has an aroma. The flower, the earth—everything—has an aroma. If the aroma is separated from the matter,..."

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