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17:4217:42, 26 August 2020 diff hist +8,893 N There is a hereditary class of brahmanas called the smarta-brahmanas who are of the opinion that even if such persons who are chanting the holy name of the Lord are accepted as purified, they still have to perform the Vedic rites Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is a hereditary class of brāhmaṇas called the smārta-brāhmaṇas, however, who are of the opinion that even if such..."
17:3417:34, 26 August 2020 diff hist +8,861 N It did not matter that he (Haridasa Thakura) was born in a family which was not following the Vedic rules and regulations. Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Advaita Prabhu accepted him as an authority because he was offenselessly chanting the name of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It did not matter that he was born in a family which was not following the Vedic rules and regulations. Caitanya Mahāprabhu a..."
17:2317:23, 26 August 2020 diff hist +8,712 N He (a person born in a low family that chant the holy name to please God) is competent to speak on the importance of the transcendental name, just as Thakura Haridasa did Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is competent to speak on the importance of the transcendental name, just as Ṭhākura Haridāsa did"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."
17:1617:16, 26 August 2020 diff hist +8,760 N If this pure mentality is there (the holy name has to be chanted to please God) then even though a person is born of a low family, such as a dog-eater's, he is so glorious that not only has he purified himself, but he is quite competent to deliver others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If this pure mentality is there, then even though a person is born of a low family, such as a dog-eater's, he is so glorious t..."
17:0017:00, 26 August 2020 diff hist +8,509 N Anyone who compares the holy name of the Supreme Lord to the names of the demigods is called pasandi, or an offender Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone who compares the holy name of the Supreme Lord to the names of the demigods is called pāṣaṇḍī, or an offender"}..." current
16:5616:56, 26 August 2020 diff hist +8,786 N One must chant God's name, not, as the Mayavadi philosophers say, any name, such as a demigod's name or the names of God's energies. Only the holy name of the Supreme Lord will be effective Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must chant God's name, not, as the Māyāvādī philosophers say, any name, such as a demigod's name or the names of God's..."
16:5016:50, 26 August 2020 diff hist +8,726 N If one chants once only, it is to be understood that he has already passed all the examinations, not to speak of those who are chanting always, twenty-four hours a day. It is specifically said here (in SB 3.33.7), tubhyam: "unto You only Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one chants once only, it is to be understood that he has already passed all the examinations, not to speak of those who are..."
16:4116:41, 26 August 2020 diff hist +8,723 N The holy names of the Lord are innumerable, and one does not have to chant all the names to prove that he has already undergone all the processes of Vedic ritualistic ceremonies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The holy names of the Lord are innumerable, and one does not have to chant all the names to prove that he has already undergon..."
16:3216:32, 26 August 2020 diff hist +8,617 N It is said herein (in SB 3.33.7) that nama, a singular number, one name, Krsna or Rama, is sufficient. It is not that one has to chant all the holy names of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said herein that nāma, a singular number, one name, Kṛṣṇa or Rāma, is sufficient. It is not that one has to chan..."
16:2716:27, 26 August 2020 diff hist +8,943 N One does not even have to chant the holy name and understand the whole procedure, namely the offensive stage, offenseless stage and pure stage; if the holy name is sounded on the tip of the tongue, that is also sufficient Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One does not even have to chant the holy name and understand the whole procedure, namely the offensive stage, offenseless stag..."
16:2116:21, 26 August 2020 diff hist +8,369 N It is said that those who simply chant the holy name with the tip of the tongue are glorious Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said that those who simply chant the holy name with the tip of the tongue are glorious"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}}..."
16:1516:15, 26 August 2020 diff hist +8,589 N All this (performing the Vedic ritualistic sacrifices, studying the Vedas and practicing good behavior) must first have been done Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All this must first have been done"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-08-26T16:15:53Z}} {{last|20..."
16:0816:08, 26 August 2020 diff hist +8,792 N To eradicate doubts in the minds of unbelievers, this verse (in SB 3.33.7) affirms that the stage of chanting of the holy name of the Lord is not sudden, but that the chanters have already performed all kinds of Vedic rituals and sacrifices Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To eradicate such doubts in the minds of unbelievers, this verse affirms that the stage of chanting of the holy name of the Lo..."
16:0116:01, 26 August 2020 diff hist +8,471 N One should not disbelieve or think, "How by chanting the holy name of the Lord can one become a holy man to be compared to the most elevated brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not disbelieve or think, "How by chanting the holy name of the Lord can one become a holy man to be compared to the..."
15:4815:48, 26 August 2020 diff hist +6,847 N He (a person) then makes further progress to become a qualified Vaisnava, which means that the brahminical qualification is already acquired Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He then makes further progress to become a qualified Vaiṣṇava, which means that the brahminical qualification is already a..."
15:4415:44, 26 August 2020 diff hist +6,892 N By the process of initiation by the spiritual master, a person is accepted as a brahmana in his purified state of chanting the holy name of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the process of initiation by the spiritual master, a person is accepted as a brāhmaṇa in his purified state of chanting..."
15:3915:39, 26 August 2020 diff hist +6,942 N When one is accepted as a brahmana in the sacred thread ceremony under the pancaratrika system, then he is dvija, twice-born. That is confirmed by Sanatana Gosvami: dvijatvam jayate Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is accepted as a brāhmaṇa in the sacred thread ceremony under the pāñcarātrika system, then he is dvija, twice-..."
15:3415:34, 26 August 2020 diff hist +6,909 N Whether one has acquired the qualification of a brahmana depends on the judgment of the bona fide spiritual master. He bestows upon the disciple the position of a brahmana by his own judgment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whether one has acquired the qualification of a brāhmaṇa depends on the judgment of the bona fide spiritual master. He best..."
15:2215:22, 26 August 2020 diff hist +7,267 N Formerly the garbhadhana reformatory system was prevalent, but at the present moment there is no such garbhadhana, or seed-giving ceremony. Under these circumstances, no one knows if a man is factually born of a brahmana father Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Formerly the garbhādhāna reformatory system was prevalent, but at the present moment there is no such garbhādhāna, or seed..."
15:0815:08, 26 August 2020 diff hist +7,004 N At this present moment, even those who are born in the best brahmana families are not reformed, nor is there any certainty that they are actually born of brahmana fathers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"at this present moment, even those who are born in the best brāhmaṇa families are not reformed, nor is there any certainty..."
14:5814:58, 26 August 2020 diff hist +6,789 N It is sometimes remarked that by the chanting process one begins to purify himself and can take birth in his next life in a brahmana family and then be reformed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is sometimes remarked that by the chanting process one begins to purify himself and can take birth in his next life in a br..."
14:4914:49, 26 August 2020 diff hist +7,241 N This is also confirmed in the Hari-bhakti-vilasa by Sri Sanatana Gosvami: "As a base metal like bell metal can be changed into gold by a chemical process, any person can similarly be changed into a brahmana by diksa-vidhana, the initiation process Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is also confirmed in the Hari-bhakti-vilāsa by Śrī Sanātana Gosvāmī: "As a base metal like bell metal can be change..."
14:3414:34, 26 August 2020 diff hist +6,866 N If he (the spiritual master) sees that a disciple has become competent and purified by the process of chanting, he offers the sacred thread to the disciple just so that he will be recognized as one-hundred-percent equal with a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If he sees that a disciple has become competent and purified by the process of chanting, he offers the sacred thread to the di..."
14:2314:23, 26 August 2020 diff hist +6,758 N Usually, initiation depends on the bona fide spiritual master, who directs the disciple Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Usually, initiation depends on the bona fide spiritual master, who directs the disciple"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{co..."
14:0914:09, 26 August 2020 diff hist +6,838 N As Sridhara Svami says, pujyatvam: he immediately becomes as respectable as a most learned brahmana and can be allowed to perform Vedic sacrifices Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As Śrīdhara Svāmī says, pūjyatvam: he immediately becomes as respectable as a most learned brāhmaṇa and can be allowed..."
13:5813:58, 26 August 2020 diff hist +7,182 N That depends on the individual process of chanting, but this remark of Sridhara Svami's is completely applicable if one chants the holy name of the Lord without offense, for he immediately becomes more than a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"that depends on the individual process of chanting, but this remark of Śrīdhara Svāmī's is completely applicable if one ch..."
13:4513:45, 26 August 2020 diff hist +6,754 N Sridhara Svami especially remarks in this connection, anena pujyatvam laksyate. Some caste brahmanas remark that by chanting Hare Krsna, purification begins Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīdhara Svāmī especially remarks in this connection, anena pūjyatvaṁ lakṣyate. Some caste brāhmaṇas remark that b..." current
13:3713:37, 26 August 2020 diff hist +7,176 N A person who chants the holy name of the Lord, even if born in a family of candalas, dog-eaters, does not need reformation. Simply by chanting Hare Krsna, he immediately becomes purified and becomes as good as the most learned brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a person who chants the holy name of the Lord, even if born in a family of caṇḍālas, dog-eaters, does not need reformatio..."
13:2613:26, 26 August 2020 diff hist +6,894 N Still a child who is born in a family of a brahmana depends for his further reformation upon initiation into acceptance of a sacred thread and many other reformatory processes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"still a child who is born in a family of a brāhmaṇa depends for his further reformation upon initiation into acceptance of..."
13:1513:15, 26 August 2020 diff hist +6,887 N Not only is he (a person born in a low caste family) relieved of the sinful reaction, but he immediately achieves the result of all purificatory processes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Not only is he relieved of the sinful reaction, but he immediately achieves the result of all purificatory processes"}} {{note..."
09:2209:22, 26 August 2020 diff hist +6,889 N The word sadyah, "immediately," is used, and Sridhara Svami also remarks that one can immediately become eligible to perform Vedic sacrifices Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the word sadyaḥ, "immediately," is used, and Śrīdhara Svāmī also remarks that one can immediately become eligible to per..."
09:1709:17, 26 August 2020 diff hist +7,138 N Generally, only a person who is born in a family of brahmanas, who has been reformed by the ten kinds of purificatory processes and who is learned in Vedic literature is allowed to perform the Vedic sacrifices Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally, only a person who is born in a family of brāhmaṇas, who has been reformed by the ten kinds of purificatory proce..."
09:1209:12, 26 August 2020 diff hist +6,847 N Persons who are purified by the process of chanting and hearing become immediately eligible to perform Vedic sacrifices Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"persons who are purified by the process of chanting and hearing become immediately eligible to perform Vedic sacrifices"}} {{n..."
09:0709:07, 26 August 2020 diff hist +6,907 N If by chanting the holy name of the Supreme Personality of Godhead one becomes so swiftly cleared of all reactions to sinful activities, then what is to be said of those persons who see Him face to face Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If by chanting the holy name of the Supreme Personality of Godhead one becomes so swiftly cleared of all reactions to sinful a..."
09:0109:01, 26 August 2020 diff hist +6,838 N This is also confirmed in Bhagavad-gita. The Lord says that He takes charge of one who surrenders unto Him, and He makes him immune to all reactions to sinful activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is also confirmed in Bhagavad-gītā. The Lord says that He takes charge of one who surrenders unto Him, and He makes him..."
08:5508:55, 26 August 2020 diff hist +6,651 N Herein (SB 3.33.6) the spiritual potency of chanting, hearing or remembering the holy name of the Supreme Lord is greatly stressed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the spiritual potency of chanting, hearing or remembering the holy name of the Supreme Lord is greatly stressed"}} {{notes|}}..."
08:5008:50, 26 August 2020 diff hist +3,035 N Lord Kapiladeva appeared on the surface of the earth to give transcendental knowledge to the misguided conditioned souls Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kapiladeva appeared on the surface of the earth to give transcendental knowledge to the misguided conditioned souls"}} {{..."
08:4608:46, 26 August 2020 diff hist +3,247 N There are many incarnations of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, like those of the boar, the fish, the tortoise and the half-man half-lion. Lord Kapiladeva is also one of the incarnations of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many incarnations of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, like those of the boar, the fish, the tortoise and the half..."

18:3118:31, 25 August 2020 diff hist +3,057 N The Lord's form as Kapila directs the fallen souls and enriches them with knowledge and devotion so that they may go back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord's form as Kapila directs the fallen souls and enriches them with knowledge and devotion so that they may go back to G..."
18:2518:25, 25 August 2020 diff hist +3,077 N It is stated in Bhagavad-gita that whenever there are discrepancies in the discharge of the real purpose of this material existence, the Lord appears as an incarnation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is stated in Bhagavad-gītā that whenever there are discrepancies in the discharge of the real purpose of this material ex..."
18:1918:19, 25 August 2020 diff hist +3,317 N He (God) bestows different kinds of bodies upon the living entities, who are conditioned by their propensity to lord it over material nature, but in course of time these living entities become so degraded that they need enlightenment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By His different energies He bestows different kinds of bodies upon the living entities, who are conditioned by their propensi..."
18:1318:13, 25 August 2020 diff hist +3,206 N In the previous verses, the general transcendental qualifications of the Supreme Personality of Godhead were described. Now the specific purpose of the Lord's appearance is also described - in SB 3.33.5 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the previous verses, the general transcendental qualifications of the Supreme Personality of Godhead were described. Now th..."
18:0618:06, 25 August 2020 diff hist +3,705 Lord Caitanya is Krsna Himself, but He appears as a devotee to taste the sweetness of the transcendental mellow in Himself which is tasted by Srimati Radharani, the greatest of all devotees No edit summary current
18:0418:04, 25 August 2020 diff hist +3,561 N Sometimes the Supreme Personality of Godhead Himself wonders how much transcendental pleasure is within Himself, and in order to taste His own potency, He sometimes takes the position of tasting Himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes the Supreme Personality of Godhead Himself wonders how much transcendental pleasure is within Himself, and in order..." current
17:5617:56, 25 August 2020 diff hist +3,282 N The Lord licks His toe to taste the nectar for which the devotees always aspire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord licks His toe to taste the nectar for which the devotees always aspire"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|A..."
17:4417:44, 25 August 2020 diff hist +3,567 N Since all the great sages and devotees apply all energy and all activities in the service of the lotus feet of the Lord, there must be some transcendental pleasure in the toes of His lotus feet Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since all the great sages and devotees apply all energy and all activities in the service of the lotus feet of the Lord, there..."
09:3909:39, 25 August 2020 diff hist +3,870 N You teach us that those who are very fond of children within this material world and who enter into marriage to enjoy family life can have the Supreme Personality of Godhead as their child, the most wonderful thing is that the Lord Himself licks His toe Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You teach us that those who are very fond of children within this material world and who therefore enter into marriage to enjo..."
09:3209:32, 25 August 2020 diff hist +3,099 N Devahuti suggests, "It is not very wonderful that You (God) can lie down in the abdomen of my body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is not very wonderful, therefore, that You can lie down in the abdomen of my body"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{compl..."
09:2709:27, 25 August 2020 diff hist +3,559 N At the time of dissolution the Lord sometimes appears as a small baby lying on a leaf of a banyan tree, floating on the devastating water. Devahuti suggests, "Your lying down within the abdomen of a common woman like me is not so astonishing Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the time of dissolution the Lord sometimes appears as a small baby lying on a leaf of a banyan tree, floating on the devast..."
09:1709:17, 25 August 2020 diff hist +4,465 N As the Supreme Godhead, He arranges to fulfill their various desires. It is confirmed also in the Vedas, eko bahunam yo vidadhati kaman: the supreme one supplies the necessities of the many living entities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As the Supreme Godhead, He arranges to fulfill their various desires. It is confirmed also in the Vedas, eko bahūnāṁ yo vi..."

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