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18:1118:11, 23 August 2020 diff hist +3,062 N In this world also they are punished (people who indulge in illicit sex) by virulent diseases like syphilis & gonorrhea, and in the next life, as in this passage of SB (SB 3.30.28), they are put into different kinds of hellish conditions to suffer Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this world also they are punished by virulent diseases like syphilis and gonorrhea, and in the next life, as we see in this..."
18:0418:04, 23 August 2020 diff hist +2,857 N When sex life is indulged in for sense gratification illegally and illicitly, both the man and the woman await severe punishment in this world or after death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when sex life is indulged in for sense gratification illegally and illicitly, both the man and the woman await severe punishme..."
18:0018:00, 23 August 2020 diff hist +2,647 N In the Vedic civilization sex life is allowed only in a restricted way; it is for the married couple and only for begetting children Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in the Vedic civilization sex life is allowed only in a restricted way; it is for the married couple and only for begetting ch..."
17:4917:49, 23 August 2020 diff hist +2,437 N In the last great war, people in concentration camps sometimes ate their own stool, so there is no wonder that in the Yamasadana, the abode of Yamaraja, one who had a very enjoyable life eating others' flesh has to eat his own flesh Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the last great war, people in concentration camps sometimes ate their own stool, so there is no wonder that in the Yamasād..."
17:4417:44, 23 August 2020 diff hist +2,170 N The first description (of punishment by Yamaraya) is that the criminal has to eat his own flesh, burning with fire, or allow others like himself who are present there to eat Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The first description is that the criminal has to eat his own flesh, burning with fire, or allow others like himself who are p..."
17:3817:38, 23 August 2020 diff hist +2,947 N They (the modern scientists) have so far traveled at a speed of 18,000 miles per hour, but here (in SB 3.30.24) we see that a criminal passes 792,000 miles within a few seconds only, although the process is not spiritual but material Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They have so far traveled at a speed of 18,000 miles per hour, but here we see that a criminal passes 792,000 miles within a f..."
17:2817:28, 23 August 2020 diff hist +2,821 N This covering, although material, is of such fine elements that material scientists cannot discover what the coverings are made of. To pass 792,000 miles within a few moments seems wonderful to the modern space travelers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This covering, although material, is of such fine elements that material scientists cannot discover what the coverings are mad..."
17:2317:23, 23 August 2020 diff hist +2,530 N The subtle body is covered by the constables (of Yamaraja) so that the living entity can pass such a long distance (792,000 miles) quickly and at the same time tolerate the suffering Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The subtle body is covered by the constables so that the living entity can pass such a long distance quickly and at the same t..."
17:1817:18, 23 August 2020 diff hist +2,872 N One yojana is calculated to be eight miles, and he has to pass along a road (to reach Yamaraja) which is as much as 792,000 miles. Such a long distance is passed over within a few moments only Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One yojana is calculated to be eight miles, and he has to pass along a road which is therefore as much as 792,000 miles. Such..."
17:0717:07, 23 August 2020 diff hist +3,378 N In every state all over the world, such activities (of sense gratification) are encouraged by the government in the form of birth control Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In every state all over the world, such activities are encouraged by the government in the form of birth control"}} {{notes|}}..."
17:0017:00, 23 August 2020 diff hist +3,322 N While we live in the gross body, such activities of sense gratification are encouraged even by modern government regulations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While we live in the gross body, such activities of sense gratification are encouraged even by modern government regulations"}..."
16:5416:54, 23 August 2020 diff hist +3,586 N One is bereft of all intelligence when he is too attracted by sense gratification, and he forgets that he has to suffer the consequences also. Here the chance for recounting his activities of sense gratification is given by the dogs engaged by Yamaraja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One is bereft of all intelligence when he is too attracted by sense gratification, and he forgets that he has to suffer the co..."
16:4316:43, 23 August 2020 diff hist +3,475 N While passing from this planet to the planet of Yamaraja, the culprit arrested by Yamaraja's constables meets many dogs, which bark and bite just to remind him of his criminal activities of sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"while passing from this planet to the planet of Yamarāja, the culprit arrested by Yamarāja's constables meets many dogs, whi..."
16:3716:37, 23 August 2020 diff hist +3,224 N This sort of punishment (dunk someone and thrusting him completely underwater, and when he is almost suffocated take him out of the water and allow him to breathe and then again dunk him to suffocate) inflicted upon the forgotten soul by Yamaraja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This sort of punishment is inflicted upon the forgotten soul by Yamarāja"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {..."
16:3016:30, 23 August 2020 diff hist +3,408 N They would dunk him (the criminal) by grasping a bunch of his hair and thrusting him completely underwater, and when he was almost suffocated, the king's constables would take him out of the water and allow him to breathe for some time, and they dunk him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They would dunk him by grasping a bunch of his hair and thrusting him completely underwater, and when he was almost suffocated..."
16:1716:17, 23 August 2020 diff hist +3,155 N The process of punishment is explained in the Caitanya-caritamrta. Formerly the king's men would take a criminal in a boat in the middle of the river Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The process of punishment is explained in the Caitanya-caritāmṛta. Formerly the king's men would take a criminal in a boat..." current
16:0416:04, 23 August 2020 diff hist +3,075 N It is not possible to kill a living entity because factually he is eternal; he simply has to suffer the consequences of his activities of sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is not possible to kill a living entity because factually he is eternal; he simply has to suffer the consequences of his ac..."
16:0116:01, 23 August 2020 diff hist +3,222 N He (the living entity) does not die from this punishment because if he died, then who would suffer the punishment? It is not the business of the constables of Yamaraja to put one to death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He does not die from this punishment because if he died, then who would suffer the punishment? It is not the business of the c..."
15:5615:56, 23 August 2020 diff hist +3,084 N It is said in the scriptures that the constables of Yamaraja cover the subtle body of the culprit and take him to the abode of Yamaraja to be punished in a way that he is able to tolerate Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said in the scriptures that the constables of Yamarāja cover the subtle body of the culprit and take him to the abode o..."
15:5015:50, 23 August 2020 diff hist +2,921 N Every living entity is covered by a subtle and gross body. The subtle body is the covering of mind, ego, intelligence and consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Every living entity is covered by a subtle and gross body. The subtle body is the covering of mind, ego, intelligence and cons..."
15:3415:34, 23 August 2020 diff hist +2,531 N One kind of transmigration is to go to the controller of sinful activities, who is known as Yamaraja, and the other is to go to the higher planets, up to Vaikuntha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One kind of transmigration is to go to the controller of sinful activities, who is known as Yamarāja, and the other is to go..." current
15:2815:28, 23 August 2020 diff hist +2,183 N There are two kinds of transmigration of a living entity after passing away from the present body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are two kinds of transmigration of a living entity after passing away from the present body"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ang..."
15:2415:24, 23 August 2020 diff hist +3,527 N These are the material diseases of the conditioned soul. He completely forgets his real engagement - to become Krsna conscious - and is always serious about planning to maintain his family, although he changes families one after another Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These are the material diseases of the conditioned soul. He completely forgets his real engagement—to become Kṛṣṇa con..."
15:1815:18, 23 August 2020 diff hist +3,354 N Sometimes it is seen that a dying man requests the physician to increase his life at least for a few years so that the family maintenance plan which he has begun can be completed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes it is seen that a dying man requests the physician to increase his life at least for a few years so that the family..."
15:1115:11, 23 August 2020 diff hist +3,668 N Sometimes a dying man entrusts the family affairs to either his son or some relative, saying, "I am going. Please look after the family." He does not know where he is going, but even at the time of death he is anxious about how they will be maintained Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes a dying man entrusts the family affairs to either his son or some relative, saying, "I am going. Please look after t..."
14:4914:49, 23 August 2020 diff hist +2,743 N He (the dying family man) is already in a painful condition because of disease, and his glands and throat are choked up with mucus. He is already in a very difficult position, and when he is addressed by his relatives in that way, his grief increases Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is already in a painful condition because of disease, and his glands and throat are choked up with mucus. He is already in..."
14:4014:40, 23 August 2020 diff hist +2,713 N In that pitiable condition the dying man wants to speak with them (his relatives) and instruct them of his desires, but because he is fully under the control of the time factor, death, he cannot express himself, and that causes him inconceivable pain Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In that pitiable condition the dying man wants to speak with them and instruct them of his desires, but because he is fully un..."
14:3014:30, 23 August 2020 diff hist +2,634 N For formality's sake, when a man is lying on his deathbed, his relatives come to him, and sometimes they cry very loudly, addressing the dying man - Oh my father, Oh my friend or Oh my husband Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For formality's sake, when a man is lying on his deathbed, his relatives come to him, and sometimes they cry very loudly, addr..."
14:2314:23, 23 August 2020 diff hist +2,978 N Although he (the family man) will not be able to see how the procession goes, he still desires that his body be taken gorgeously in procession. Thus he is happy without even knowing where he has to go when he leaves his body for the next life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"although he will not be able to see how the procession goes, he still desires that his body be taken gorgeously in procession...."
14:1714:17, 23 August 2020 diff hist +2,797 N If a man leaves home and dies without his family's knowing, that is considered to be a glorious death. But an attached family man wants his family members to carry him in a great procession even after his death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a man leaves home and dies without his family's knowing, that is considered to be a glorious death. But an attached family..."
14:0714:07, 23 August 2020 diff hist +2,452 N After preparing himself fully, he should become a sannyasi to distribute the knowledge of spiritual life to each and every home Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After preparing himself fully, he should become a sannyāsī to distribute the knowledge of spiritual life to each and every h..."
14:0314:03, 23 August 2020 diff hist +2,612 N It is enjoined in the Vedic scriptures, that as soon as one passes fifty years of age, he must give up family life and live alone in the forest Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is enjoined, therefore, in the Vedic scriptures, that as soon as one passes fifty years of age, he must give up family life..."
13:5813:58, 23 August 2020 diff hist +2,424 N One should give up family life and engage oneself completely in the service of the Lord for the remaining days of his life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should give up family life and engage oneself completely in the service of the Lord for the remaining days of his life"}}..."
13:5413:54, 23 August 2020 diff hist +2,713 N In the Vedic way of life one has to give up family life when he is strong enough. It is advised that before getting too weak and being baffled in material activities, and before becoming diseased, one should give up family life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Vedic way of life one has to give up family life when he is strong enough. It is advised that before getting too weak a..."
13:4213:42, 23 August 2020 diff hist +2,720 N It is judicious to give up family attachment before one attains old age and take shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is judicious, therefore, to give up family attachment before one attains old age and take shelter of the Supreme Personalit..."
13:1713:17, 23 August 2020 diff hist +4,635 The head of a family thinks of himself as the master of the family, or the leader of a nation thinks of himself as the master of the nation, whereas actually he is serving, and by serving maya he is gradually going to hell No edit summary current
13:1113:11, 23 August 2020 diff hist +4,209 N One cannot satisfy his dependents by this illusory service, although one cannot get out of the service because servant is his constitutional position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one cannot satisfy his dependents by this illusory service, although one cannot get out of the service because servant is his..."
13:0713:07, 23 August 2020 diff hist +4,194 N A national leader who is very great in serving his country is sometimes killed by his countrymen because of irregular service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A national leader who is very great in serving his country is sometimes killed by his countrymen because of irregular service"..." current
12:5912:59, 23 August 2020 diff hist +4,326 N Sometimes he (a man) eats the remnants that are left after his family members are fed. Even by earning money by unfair means, he cannot enjoy life for himself. That is called the covering illusion of maya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even by earning money by unfair means, he cannot enjoy life for himself. That is called the covering illusion of māyā"}} {{n..."

19:0419:04, 21 August 2020 diff hist +4,118 N This (a person serving his family he is destined to enter into a hellish condition of life) is the sum and substance of material existence and attachment to material society, friendship and love Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is the sum and substance of material existence and attachment to material society, friendship and love"}} {{notes|}} {{co..." current
18:4418:44, 21 August 2020 diff hist +3,782 The person for whom I have stolen accuses me of being a thief No edit summary current
18:4118:41, 21 August 2020 diff hist +2,887 N All our attempts to become happy in this material world are simply a delusion offered by maya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all our attempts to become happy in this material world are simply a delusion offered by māyā"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angel..."
18:3718:37, 21 August 2020 diff hist +3,053 N We should always remember that in spite of all diplomacy and all intelligence in the struggle for our existence, everything will end in a second by the supreme will Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We should always remember that in spite of all diplomacy and all intelligence in the struggle for our existence, everything wi..."
18:3318:33, 21 August 2020 diff hist +2,930 N Human society competes nationally or individually, and in the attempt to be successful the entire human society becomes full of diplomacy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Human society competes nationally or individually, and in the attempt to be successful the entire human society becomes full o..." current
18:2418:24, 21 August 2020 diff hist +3,122 N If something is going on in the name of happiness, that is also illusion. Here in this material world, happiness means successful counteraction to the effects of distress Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If something is going on in the name of happiness, that is also illusion. Here in this material world, happiness means success..."
18:1518:15, 21 August 2020 diff hist +3,240 N One is advised to become a grhastha and not a grhamedhi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One is therefore advised to become a gṛhastha and not a gṛhamedhī"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{fi..."
18:1118:11, 21 August 2020 diff hist +3,729 N In Vedic language, a grhamedhi, which means "one whose center of attraction is home." Grhastha refers to one who lives with family, wife and children, but whose real purpose of living is to develop Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in Vedic language, a gṛhamedhī, which means "one whose center of attraction is home." Gṛhastha refers to one who lives wi..."
18:0618:06, 21 August 2020 diff hist +3,335 N The love of the woman at home and the talk of the children make one a secure prisoner, and thus he cannot leave his home Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The love of the woman at home and the talk of the children make one a secure prisoner, and thus he cannot leave his home"}} {{..."
18:0218:02, 21 August 2020 diff hist +3,815 N For sense gratification a woman creates an illusory love, and the man becomes enchanted by such false love and forgets his real duty. When there are children as the result of such a combination, the next attraction is to the sweet words of the children Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For sense gratification a woman creates an illusory love, and the man becomes enchanted by such false love and forgets his rea..."
17:5717:57, 21 August 2020 diff hist +3,543 N The words strinam asatinam indicate that womanly love is just to agitate the mind of man. Actually, in the material world there is no love. Both the woman and the man are interested in their sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the words strīṇām asatīnām indicate that womanly love is just to agitate the mind of man. Actually, in the material worl..."

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