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08:0008:00, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,317 N In other words, if one is elevated to the mode of goodness, he is elevated to a higher planetary system, where the duration of life is very great Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In other words, if one is elevated to the mode of goodness, he is elevated to a higher planetary system, where the duration of..." current
07:5807:58, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,283 N We can see that those who are situated in the mode of goodness live longer than those who are situated in the tamo-guna or rajo-guna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We can see that those who are situated in the mode of goodness live longer than those who are situated in the tamo-guṇa or r..."
07:4207:42, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,420 N Creation is the action of the rajo-guna, the mode of passion; maintenance is the action of sattva-guna, the mode of goodness; and annihilation is the action of tamo-guna, the mode of ignorance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Creation is the action of the rajo-guna, the mode of passion; maintenance is the action of sattva-guna, the mode of goodness;..." current
07:3907:39, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,754 N By the interaction of the material modes of nature, creation, maintenance and also annihilation take place inevitably. But at the same time we should know that all is conducted under the superintendence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the interaction of the material modes of nature, creation, maintenance and also annihilation take place inevitably. But at..."
07:3507:35, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,445 N When a child is born, the parents immediately see to its maintenance. This tendency for maintenance of offspring is present not only in human society, but in animal society as well Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a child is born, the parents immediately see to its maintenance. This tendency for maintenance of offspring is present no..."
07:2807:28, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,393 N First, creation takes place with the ingredients of the five elements of material nature. Then, by the interaction of the modes of material nature, maintenance also takes place Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"First, creation takes place with the ingredients of the five elements of material nature. Then, by the interaction of the mode..."
07:2507:25, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,805 N Dhruva Maharaja was indirectly advised not to be afflicted by the death of his brother because our relationship with the body is completely material. The real self, spirit soul, is never annihilated or killed by anyone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhruva Maharaja was indirectly advised not to be afflicted by the death of his brother because our relationship with the body..."
07:2007:20, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,902 N The bodies of all species of living entities, whether human beings or demigods, animals or birds, are also created by the same five elements, and by sexual union they expand into more and more living entities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, the bodies of all species of living entities, whether human beings or demigods, animals or birds, are also created..."
07:1707:17, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,739 N By powerful potencies (of God) the universe is created, although grossly it appears to be no more than the five elements - earth, water, fire, air and ether Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is by such powerful potencies that the universe is created, although grossly it appears to be no more than the five element..." current
07:1207:12, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,515 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead has immense varieties of potencies, and they act in different gross and subtle ways Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead has immense varieties of potencies, and they act in different gross and subtle ways"}} {{no..." current
07:0907:09, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,655 N Svayambhuva Manu wanted to impress on Dhruva Maharaja that the death of the material body of his brother was not actually the Yaksas' fault; it was an act of the material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Svayambhuva Manu wanted to impress on Dhruva Maharaja that the death of the material body of his brother was not actually the..."
07:0507:05, 5 September 2020 diff hist +3,717 N It is confirmed in the Bhagavad-gita (mayadhyaksena (BG 9.10)). In the Ninth Chapter, Krsna says, "Under My superintendence material nature is acting" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is also confirmed in the Bhagavad-gītā"|"In the Ninth Chapter, Kṛṣṇa says"|"Under My superintendence material nat..." current

08:4008:40, 4 September 2020 diff hist +3,880 N In the Bhagavad-gita it is confirmed, prakrteh kriyamanani: (BG 3.27) everything is created, maintained and annihilated by the material modes of nature. In the background, of course, there is the direction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Bhagavad-gītā it is also confirmed, prakṛteḥ kriyamāṇāni"|"everything is created, maintained and annihilated..." current
08:2708:27, 4 September 2020 diff hist +4,049 N When Svayambhuva Manu saw that Dhruva Maharaja understood the philosophy of Vaisnavism and yet was still dissatisfied because of his brother's death, he gave him an explanation of how this material body is created by the five elements of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Svāyambhuva Manu saw that Dhruva Mahārāja understood the philosophy of Vaiṣṇavism and yet was still dissatisfied b..."
08:1408:14, 4 September 2020 diff hist +4,479 N The devotional process is completely different from the others; by working to please the Lord by engaging his senses in the Lord's loving service, the devotee is immediately situated on the transcendental platform, and he enjoys unlimited blissful life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotional process is completely different from the others; by working to please the Lord by engaging his senses in the Lo..." current
08:0808:08, 4 September 2020 diff hist +4,488 N The devotees' process of self-realization is completely different from the processes of the karmis, jnanis and yogis. Everyone else is trying to satisfy himself, whereas the devotee tries only to satisfy the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotees' process of self-realization is completely different from the processes of the karmis, jnanis and yogis. Everyone..."
08:0408:04, 4 September 2020 diff hist +4,321 N Yogis also try to satisfy themselves, by thinking that they can achieve different mystic perfections. But only devotees try to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yogīs also try to satisfy themselves, by thinking that they can achieve different mystic perfections. But only devotees try t..."
08:0108:01, 4 September 2020 diff hist +4,350 N Karmis try to satisfy themselves by sense gratification, and jnanis try to satisfy themselves by subtle activities or mental speculation and thinking themselves to be God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Karmis try to satisfy themselves by sense gratification, and jnanis try to satisfy themselves by subtle activities or mental s..."
07:4707:47, 4 September 2020 diff hist +4,165 N Karmis grossly try to satisfy their senses, but even those who are elevated to the platform of knowledge also try to satisfy themselves, in a subtle form Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Karmīs grossly try to satisfy their senses, but even those who are elevated to the platform of knowledge also try to satisfy..."
07:4207:42, 4 September 2020 diff hist +4,428 N Of course, when the Lord is satisfied, the devotee automatically becomes satisfied. This is the secret of the process of bhakti-yoga. Outside of bhakti-yoga, everyone is trying to satisfy himself. No one is trying to satisfy the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Of course, when the Lord is satisfied, the devotee automatically becomes satisfied. This is the secret of the process of bhakt..."
07:3607:36, 4 September 2020 diff hist +4,336 N The word samprasanne, which is used in this verse, means "being satisfied." A person should act in such a way that the Lord is satisfied by the activity; it is not that he himself is to be satisfied Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word samprasanne, which is used in this verse, means"|"A person should act in such a way that the Lord is satisfied by the..."
07:3307:33, 4 September 2020 diff hist +3,926 N To become free from material existence means to become free from the influence of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To become free from material existence means to become free from the influence of material nature"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Isw..."

15:3515:35, 2 September 2020 diff hist +4,270 N Here (in SB 4.11.14) it is clearly said that upon pleasing the Supreme Personality of Godhead one immediately attains to the spiritual platform and enjoys unlimited blissful life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here it is clearly said that upon pleasing the Supreme Personality of Godhead one immediately attains to the spiritual platfor..."
15:2715:27, 2 September 2020 diff hist +4,451 N The Lord confirms this in the Bhagavad-gita: "Anyone who sincerely and seriously engages in My service immediately becomes situated in the transcendental stage wherein he can enjoy unlimited spiritual bliss" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord also confirms this in the Bhagavad-gītā"|"Anyone who sincerely and seriously engages in My service immediately beco..."
15:1315:13, 2 September 2020 diff hist +4,657 N In the previous verse (SB 4.11.13) it has been explained that one should treat all living entities with tolerance, mercy, friendship and equality. By such behavior one satisfies the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the previous verse it has been explained that one should treat all living entities with tolerance, mercy, friendship and eq..."
15:1015:10, 2 September 2020 diff hist +3,594 N It is said that a saintly person is always tolerant and merciful, he is a friend to everyone, never an enemy to anyone, and he is peaceful. These are some of the good qualities of a devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said, therefore, that a saintly person is always tolerant and merciful, he is a friend to everyone, never an enemy to an..."
15:0615:06, 2 September 2020 diff hist +3,664 N Different living entities appear in different forms of dress, but according to the instruction of the Bhagavad-gita, a learned person sees all living entities equally. Such treatment by the devotee is very much appreciated by the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Different living entities appear in different forms of dress, but according to the instruction of the Bhagavad-gita, a learned..."
09:3309:33, 2 September 2020 diff hist +3,641 N As for a devotee's treatment of other devotees who are his equals, he should maintain friendship with them. His general view should be to see every living entity as part of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As for a devotee's treatment of other devotees who are his equals, he should maintain friendship with them. His general view s..." current
09:2409:24, 2 September 2020 diff hist +3,662 N In the second stage the devotee is cognizant of his relationship with the Lord, his relationship with fellow devotees, his relationship with persons who are innocent and his relationship with persons who are envious Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the second stage the devotee is cognizant of his relationship with the Lord, his relationship with fellow devotees, his rel..." current
09:1809:18, 2 September 2020 diff hist +3,495 N There are three stages of devotional life. In the lowest stage, a devotee is simply concerned with the Deity in the temple, and he worships the Lord with great devotion, according to rules and regulations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are three stages of devotional life. In the lowest stage, a devotee is simply concerned with the Deity in the temple, an..." current
09:1409:14, 2 September 2020 diff hist +3,276 N It is the duty of an advanced devotee in the second stage of devotional perfection to act in accordance with this verse Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the duty of an advanced devotee in the second stage of devotional perfection to act in accordance with this verse"}} {{n..."
09:1109:11, 2 September 2020 diff hist +2,611 N Svayambhuva Manu pointed out this fact to Dhruva Maharaja: "Not only are you a pure devotee, but you are recognized by all pure devotees of the Lord. You should always act in such an exemplary way that others may learn from you" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Svāyambhuva Manu pointed out this fact to Dhruva Mahārāja"|"Not only are you a pure devotee, but you are recognized by all..."
09:0509:05, 2 September 2020 diff hist +2,285 N As a pure devotee does not know anything beyond the Lord, so the Lord does not know anything beyond His pure devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As a pure devotee does not know anything beyond the Lord, so the Lord does not know anything beyond His pure devotee"}} {{note..." current
08:5908:59, 2 September 2020 diff hist +2,454 N Dhruva Maharaja was a pure devotee and was accustomed to always thinking of the Lord. Reciprocally, the Lord always thinks of those pure devotees who think of Him only, twenty-four hours a day Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhruva Mahārāja was a pure devotee and was accustomed to always thinking of the Lord. Reciprocally, the Lord always thinks o..."
08:5608:56, 2 September 2020 diff hist +2,644 N Dhruva was informed that since every living entity is a residence of the Supreme Lord and can be considered a temple of the Lord, the unnecessary killing of any living entity is not permitted Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he was informed that since every living entity is a residence of the Supreme Lord and can be considered a temple of the Lord,..."
08:4208:42, 2 September 2020 diff hist +2,535 N Dhruva Maharaja, as a ksatriya, could have argued with his grandfather, Manu, when Manu requested him to stop fighting Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhruva Mahārāja, as a kṣatriya, could have argued with his grandfather, Manu, when Manu requested him to stop fighting"}}..."
08:3908:39, 2 September 2020 diff hist +2,752 N The spirit soul is dependent on the Supersoul, who is present even within the atom. Therefore, since anything, material or spiritual, is completely dependent on the Supreme Lord, the Supreme Lord is referred to here as bhutavasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The spirit soul is dependent on the Supersoul, who is present even within the atom. Therefore, since anything, material or spi..." current
08:3208:32, 2 September 2020 diff hist +2,686 N A sadhu, a saintly devotee, is not supposed to kill animals unnecessarily Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A sadhu, a saintly devotee, is not supposed to kill animals unnecessarily"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Iswaraj}} {{complete|ALL}}..."
08:2908:29, 2 September 2020 diff hist +2,993 N An animal thinks that the body of another animal is his food; therefore, in the bodily concept of life, one animal attacks another. A human being, especially one who is a devotee of the Lord, should not act like this Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An animal thinks that the body of another animal is his food; therefore, in the bodily concept of life, one animal attacks ano..."
08:2608:26, 2 September 2020 diff hist +3,174 N Why should a person who is already engaged in the service of the Lord engage himself in personal sense gratification? Dhruva Maharaja is advised here (in SB 4.11.10) by Lord Manu that he is a pure servitor of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore, why should a person who is already engaged in the service of the Lord engage himself in personal sense gratificatio..."
08:2208:22, 2 September 2020 diff hist +3,114 N In the Narada-pancaratra it is said, hrsikena hrsikesa-sevanam bhaktir ucyate: (CC Madhya 19.170) the process of rendering favorable service to the Supreme Personality of Godhead with one's senses is called bhakti, or devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Nārada-pañcarātra it is said, hṛṣīkeṇa hṛṣīkeśa-sevanaṁ bhaktir ucyate"|"the process of rendering fav..."
08:1708:17, 2 September 2020 diff hist +3,281 N The words sadhunam hrsikesanuvartinam are very significant. Sadhu means "a saintly person." But who is a saintly person? A saintly person is he who follows the path of rendering service unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Hrsikesa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The words sādhūnāṁ hṛṣīkeśānuvartinām are very significant. Sādhu means"|"a saintly person"|"But who is a saintl..."
08:0908:09, 2 September 2020 diff hist +3,269 N At the present moment civilized nations are unnecessarily maintaining many slaughterhouses for killing innocent animals Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Furthermore, at the present moment civilized nations are unnecessarily maintaining many slaughterhouses for killing innocent a..."
08:0508:05, 2 September 2020 diff hist +3,297 N We find in modern warfare that attacks are made upon innocent citizens who are without fault. According to the law of Manu, such warfare is a most sinful activity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We find in modern warfare, however, that attacks are made upon innocent citizens who are without fault. According to the law o..."
08:0208:02, 2 September 2020 diff hist +3,450 N Here (in SB 4.11.7) Lord Manu prohibited Dhruva Maharaja from killing the Yaksas because only one of them was punishable for killing his brother, Uttama; not all of the Yaksa citizens were punishable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here Lord Manu prohibited Dhruva Mahārāja from killing the Yakṣas because only one of them was punishable for killing his..."
07:5107:51, 2 September 2020 diff hist +3,524 N Killing is not bad, but when killing is done unnecessarily or when an offenseless person is killed, such killing opens the path to hell. Dhruva Maharaja was saved from such sinful action because he was a great devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From this we can understand that killing is not bad, but when killing is done unnecessarily or when an offenseless person is k..."
07:4707:47, 2 September 2020 diff hist +3,557 N In this verse the word atirosena means "with unnecessary anger." When Dhruva Maharaja went beyond the limits of necessary anger, his grandfather, Svayambhuva Manu, immediately came to protect him from further sinful action Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the word atiroṣeṇa means"|"When Dhruva Mahārāja went beyond the limits of necessary anger, his grandfather..."
07:4207:42, 2 September 2020 diff hist +2,807 N For one man's fault a whole state is sometimes attacked. This kind of wholesale attack is not approved by Manu, the father and lawgiver of the human race. He therefore wanted to stop his grandson Dhruva from continuing to kill the Yaksa citizens Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"for one man's fault a whole state is sometimes attacked. This kind of wholesale attack is not approved by Manu, the father and..."
07:3507:35, 2 September 2020 diff hist +2,769 N Actually only one of the citizens, not all of them, was guilty of killing his brother, Uttama. Dhruva Maharaja, of course, took a very serious step when his brother was killed by the Yaksas. War was declared, and the fighting was going on Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually only one of the citizens, not all of them, was guilty of killing his brother, Uttama. Dhruva Mahārāja, of course, t..."
07:3107:31, 2 September 2020 diff hist +2,334 N Dhruva Maharaja attacked Alakapuri, the city of the Yaksas, because his brother was killed by one of them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhruva Mahārāja attacked Alakāpurī, the city of the Yakṣas, because his brother was killed by one of them"}} {{notes|}}..."

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