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10:1510:15, 1 September 2020 diff hist +2,117 N He (God) is known as the Supersoul, and when one worships the Supersoul, all other deities, such as Brahma and Siva, appear with Lord Visnu because they are directed by the Supersoul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is known as the Supersoul, and when one worships the Supersoul, all other deities, such as Brahmā and Śiva, appear with L..."
10:0710:07, 1 September 2020 diff hist +2,488 N On the direction of Vasudeva, both Lord Brahma and Lord Siva perceived the severe penance adopted by Atri Muni, and thus they were pleased to come down Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"on the direction of Vāsudeva, both Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva perceived the severe penance adopted by Atri Muni, and thus th..."
10:0110:01, 1 September 2020 diff hist −10 Atri Muni, by his breathing exercise, concentrated on the Supersoul, or the Lord of the universe. As confirmed in Bhagavad-gita, the Lord of the universe is Vasudeva and, by the direction of Vasudeva, Lord Brahma and Lord Siva work No edit summary current
10:0010:00, 1 September 2020 diff hist +2,622 N Atri Muni, by his breathing exercise, concentrated on the Supersoul, or the Lord of the universe. As confirmed in Bhagavad-gita, the Lord of the universe is Vasudeva and, by the direction of Vasudeva, Lord Brahma and Lord Siva work Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Atri Muni, by his breathing exercise, concentrated on the Supersoul, or the Lord of the universe. As confirmed in Bhagavad-gī..."
09:5509:55, 1 September 2020 diff hist +2,676 N According to Srila Jiva Gosvami, the fire of pranayama is mental satisfaction. That fire was perceived by the Supersoul, Visnu, and thereby Lord Brahma and Siva also perceived it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī, the fire of prāṇāyāma is mental satisfaction. That fire was perceived by the Supers..."
09:4309:43, 1 September 2020 diff hist +3,162 N Atri Muni cannot be counted among the pure devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Atri Muni cannot be counted among the pure devotees"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-09-01T09:4..." current
09:3709:37, 1 September 2020 diff hist +3,626 N If he (Atri Muni) had desired the Supreme Personality of Godhead as his child, he would have been completely free of material desires because he would have wanted the Supreme Absolute Truth, but because he wanted a similar child, his desire was material Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If he had desired the Supreme Personality of Godhead as his child, he would have been completely free of material desires beca..."
09:2409:24, 1 September 2020 diff hist +3,386 N Although he (Atri Muni) wanted a son exactly like the Supreme Personality of Godhead, this desire was material because he did not want the Personality of Godhead Himself, but only a child exactly like Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although he wanted a son exactly like the Supreme Personality of Godhead, this desire was material because he did not want the..."

19:3719:37, 31 August 2020 diff hist +3,684 N This kind of devotional service, in which knowledge of God's name is lacking, is also described in Bhagavad-gita where the Lord says that four kinds of men with backgrounds of pious activities come to Him asking for what they need Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This kind of devotional service, in which knowledge of God's name is lacking, is also described in Bhagavad-gītā where the L..."
19:2619:26, 31 August 2020 diff hist +3,492 N There is a Supreme Personality of Godhead who is the creator of the universe, from whom everything emanated, who maintains this created manifestation, and in whom the entire manifestation is conserved after dissolution Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there is a Supreme Personality of Godhead who is the creator of the universe, from whom everything emanated, who maintains thi..."
19:1119:11, 31 August 2020 diff hist +2,392 N The inquisitiveness of Vidura was quite fitting, for he understood that when the Supersoul, Brahma & Siva all appeared through the person of Anasuya, the wife of Atri Muni, there must have been some great purpose. Otherwise why should they have appeared Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are gradations of Brahman, and no one can deny this fact. Therefore the words ātmeśa-brahma-sambhavān indicate that D..."
18:5218:52, 31 August 2020 diff hist +5,802 N Light is present in every bulb, but the gradations of light are different. Similarly, there are gradations of Brahman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Light is present in every bulb, but the gradations of light are different. Similarly, there are gradations of Brahman"}} {{not..."
18:4418:44, 31 August 2020 diff hist +6,023 N Some electric bulbs have the power of one thousand candles, some have the power of five hundred candles, some the power of one hundred candles, some fifty candles, etc., but all electric bulbs have light Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"some electric bulbs have the power of one thousand candles, some have the power of five hundred candles, some the power of one..."
18:3618:36, 31 August 2020 diff hist +5,793 N In the Vedanta-sutra, the living entities of different gradations are compared to candles or lamps with different candle power Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Vedānta-sūtra, the living entities of different gradations are compared to candles or lamps with different candle pow..." current
18:2818:28, 31 August 2020 diff hist +5,867 N The consciousness of the Lord is also in the part and parcel, and according to the proportion to which that consciousness is cleared of material dirt, the living entities are differently situated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The consciousness of the Lord is also in the part and parcel, and according to the proportion to which that consciousness is c..."
18:1718:17, 31 August 2020 diff hist +6,140 N They are (the individual parts and parcels) proportionately freed from the coverings of ignorance under material existence according to different levels of work and under different influences of the modes of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They are proportionately freed from the coverings of ignorance under material existence according to different levels of work..." current
18:0818:08, 31 August 2020 diff hist +6,077 N That is explained in the Visnu Purana, where it is clearly stated that the individual parts and parcels of the Supreme Lord are subject to being covered by the external energy, called illusion, or maya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is explained in the Viṣṇu Purāṇa, where it is clearly stated that the individual parts and parcels of the Supreme..."
17:5817:58, 31 August 2020 diff hist +5,628 N No one is equal to Him (God), but among the parts and parcels there are different categories Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"no one is equal to Him, but among the parts and parcels there are different categories"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{com..."
17:5317:53, 31 August 2020 diff hist +6,299 N Siva and Brahma are also described as parts, so why not accept all of them as ordinary individual souls? The answer is that the manifestations of Visnu and those of the ordinary living entities are certainly all parts and parcels of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva and Lord Brahmā are also described here as parts, so why not accept all of them as ordinary individual souls? The..."
17:2917:29, 31 August 2020 diff hist +5,808 N In Bhagavad-gita the individual souls are also described as parts of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, or Supersoul, so why not accept that Dattatreya was one of those parts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā the individual souls are also described as parts of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, or Supersoul, so wh..."
17:2417:24, 31 August 2020 diff hist +6,373 N Another meaning of the word atma may be accepted in this way: the principle who is the Supersoul in every atma, or, one may say, the soul of everyone, became manifested as Dattatreya, because the word amsa, part and parcel, is used here - SB 4.1.15 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Another meaning of the word ātma may be accepted in this way: the principle who is the Supersoul in every ātma, or, one may..."
17:1917:19, 31 August 2020 diff hist +5,807 N He (Visnu) is described as vibhinnamsa-bhutanam. The Supersoul, Visnu, is the seed-giving father of all living entities, including Brahma and Lord Siva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is described as vibhinnāṁśa-bhūtānām. The Supersoul, Viṣṇu, is the seed-giving father of all living entities, in..."
17:1517:15, 31 August 2020 diff hist +6,239 The three sons born of Anasuya - Dattatreya, Durvasa and Soma - were born as partial representations of these three demigods. Atma is not in the category of the demigods or living entities because He is Visnu No edit summary current
17:1217:12, 31 August 2020 diff hist +5,898 N In this verse (SB 4.1.15) we find the words atma-isa-brahma-sambhavan. Atma means the Supersoul, or Visnu, isa means Lord Siva, and brahma means the four-headed Lord Brahma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse we find the words ātma-īśa-brahma-sambhavān. Ātma means the Supersoul, or Viṣṇu, īśa means Lord Śiva..."
17:0517:05, 31 August 2020 diff hist +2,353 N Devakulya is the presiding deity of the River Ganges, which comes down from the heavenly planets to this planet and is accepted to be sanctified because it touched the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Hari Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devakulyā is the presiding deity of the River Ganges, which comes down from the heavenly planets to this planet and is accept..."
17:0017:00, 31 August 2020 diff hist +2,250 N Of the two sons Kasyapa and Purnima, herein (in SB 4.1.14) Purnima's descendants are described. An elaborate description of these descendants will be given in the Sixth Canto Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Of the two sons Kaśyapa and Pūrṇimā, herein Pūrṇimā's descendants are described. An elaborate description of these de..."
16:5316:53, 31 August 2020 diff hist +1,996 N The Third Canto has already described how Kardama Muni begot nine daughters in Devahuti and how all the daughters were later handed over to great sages like Marici, Atri and Vasistha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Third Canto has already described how Kardama Muni begot nine daughters in Devahūti and how all the daughters were later..."
16:4916:49, 31 August 2020 diff hist +2,067 N Yajna, being the incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, became the leader of the demigods, Indra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yajña, being the incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, became the leader of the demigods, Indra"}} {{notes|}} {{..." current
16:4616:46, 31 August 2020 diff hist +2,441 N All of them (demigods and sages) expanded their progeny to observe the order of the Lord to fill the universe with living entities. These six kinds of living entities are known as manus, devas, manu-putras, amsavataras, suresvaras and rsis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all of them expanded their progeny to observe the order of the Lord to fill the universe with living entities. These six kinds..."
16:3316:33, 31 August 2020 diff hist +2,382 N During the life of Svayambhuva Manu, six kinds of living entities were generated from the demigods known as the Tusitas, from the sages headed by Marici, and from descendants of Yajna, king of the demigods Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"During the life of Svāyambhuva Manu, six kinds of living entities were generated from the demigods known as the Tuṣitas, fr..." current
16:2416:24, 31 August 2020 diff hist +3,262 N Unfortunately in this age of Kali there are no ideal husbands and wives; unwanted children are produced, and there is no peace and prosperity in the present-day world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this way the entire world can become peaceful, but unfortunately in this age of Kali there are no ideal husbands and wives;..."
16:0416:04, 31 August 2020 diff hist +2,749 N A wife should always remain satisfied with her husband, and a husband should always remain satisfied with his wife Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A wife should always remain satisfied with her husband, and a husband should always remain satisfied with his wife"}} {{notes|..."
16:0016:00, 31 August 2020 diff hist +3,061 N An ideal husband and wife are generally called Laksmi-Narayana to compare them to the Lord and the goddess of fortune, for it is significant that Laksmi-Narayana are forever happy as husband and wife Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An ideal husband and wife are generally called Lakṣmī-Nārāyaṇa to compare them to the Lord and the goddess of fortune,..."
15:5415:54, 31 August 2020 diff hist +3,618 N From the very beginning one should try to act in Krsna consciousness; that will free one from the reactions of material activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From the very beginning one should try to act in Kṛṣṇa consciousness; that will free one from the reactions of material..."
15:5015:50, 31 August 2020 diff hist +3,705 N It is mentioned in the Vedas and also in Bhagavad-gita that the Vedas and the Vedic rituals are all meant for understanding the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is mentioned in the Vedas and also in Bhagavad-gītā that the Vedas and the Vedic rituals are all meant for understanding..."
15:4415:44, 31 August 2020 diff hist +3,871 N There is always a reaction to every kind of action, but if actions are performed for Yajna, there is no reaction. Thus if one acts for Yajna, or the Supreme Personality of Godhead, one is not entangled in the material condition Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is always a reaction to every kind of action, but if actions are performed for Yajña, there is no reaction. Thus if one..."
15:3615:36, 31 August 2020 diff hist +3,862 N It does not matter if the reaction is good or bad; if our activities are not dovetailed with the desire of the Supreme Lord, or if we do not act in Krsna consciousness, then we shall be responsible for the results of all our activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It does not matter if the reaction is good or bad; if our activities are not dovetailed with the desire of the Supreme Lord, o..."
15:2715:27, 31 August 2020 diff hist +3,871 N If one does not act for the satisfaction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, or if one does not perform devotional service, then there will be reactions to all one's activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"lf one does not act for the satisfaction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, or if one does not perform devotional service,..."
15:2115:21, 31 August 2020 diff hist +3,697 N It is stated in Bhagavad-gita (BG 3.9), yajnarthat karmanah: one should act, but one should perform one's prescribed duties only for the sake of Yajna, or Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is stated in Bhagavad-gītā (BG 3.9), yajñārthāt karmaṇaḥ: one should act, but one should perform one's prescribed..."
15:1715:17, 31 August 2020 diff hist +3,715 N In the Yajur Veda there are different ritualistic prescriptions for performing yajnas, and the beneficiary of all such yajnas is the Supreme Lord, Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Yajur Veda there are different ritualistic prescriptions for performing yajñas, and the beneficiary of all such yajña..."
15:1115:11, 31 August 2020 diff hist +3,692 N One of Lord Visnu's names is Yajna because He is the master of the Vedas. The name Yajna comes from yajusam patih, which means "Lord of all sacrifices Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One of Lord Viṣṇu's names is Yajña because He is the master of the Vedas. The name Yajña comes from yajuṣāṁ patiḥ..."
15:0215:02, 31 August 2020 diff hist +3,706 N Ruci, according to his promise, returned his male child to Svayambhuva Manu and decided to keep the daughter, whose name was Daksina Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ruci, according to his promise, returned his male child to Svāyambhuva Manu and decided to keep the daughter, whose name was..."
14:5714:57, 31 August 2020 diff hist +3,879 N He (Svayambhuva Manu) was afraid that he would take one son and that because of this his son-in-law Ruci might be sorry. Thus when he heard that a daughter was born along with the boy, he was very glad Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was afraid that he would take one son and that because of this his son-in-law Ruci might be sorry. Thus when he heard that..."
14:4814:48, 31 August 2020 diff hist +3,649 N Svayambhuva Manu was very glad to see that his daughter Akuti had given birth to both a boy and girl Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Svāyambhuva Manu was very glad to see that his daughter Ākūti had given birth to both a boy and girl"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."
14:4114:41, 31 August 2020 diff hist +2,473 N Both the Lord and His consort are beyond this material creation, as confirmed by many authorities (narayanah paro 'vyaktat); their eternal relationship cannot be changed, and Yajna, the boy born of Akuti, later married the goddess of fortune Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Both the Lord and His consort are beyond this material creation, as confirmed by many authorities (nārāyaṇaḥ paro 'vyakt..."
14:2914:29, 31 August 2020 diff hist +2,226 N Laksmi, the goddess of fortune, is the eternal consort of Lord Visnu. Here (in SB 4.1.4) it is stated that both the Lord and Laksmi, who are eternal consorts, appeared from Akuti simultaneously Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lakṣmī, the goddess of fortune, is the eternal consort of Lord Viṣṇu. Here it is stated that both the Lord and Lakṣm..."
14:2014:20, 31 August 2020 diff hist +3,880 N Ruci was considered a first-class brahmana; therefore he is mentioned here (in SB 4.1.3) as brahma-varcasvi, one who had full prowess in brahminical strength Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ruci was considered a first-class brāhmaṇa; therefore he is mentioned here as brahma-varcasvī, one who had full prowess in..."
14:0914:09, 31 August 2020 diff hist +4,032 N This restriction is based not upon any sectarian distinction but upon qualification. The Vedic literatures cannot be understood unless one has developed the brahminical qualifications Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This restriction is based not upon any sectarian distinction but upon qualification. The Vedic literatures cannot be understoo..."
13:5813:58, 31 August 2020 diff hist +3,953 N All of these three classes (women, sudras and brahma-bandhu) are called less intelligent; they have no access to the study of the Vedas, which are specifically meant for persons who have acquired the brahminical qualifications Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All of these three classes are called less intelligent; they have no access to the study of the Vedas, which are specifically..."
13:4613:46, 31 August 2020 diff hist +4,050 N Stri means women, sudra means the lower class of civilized human society, and brahma-bandhu means persons who are born in the families of brahmanas but do not follow the rules and regulations carefully Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Strī means women, śūdra means the lower class of civilized human society, and brahma-bandhu means persons who are born in t..."

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