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13:2713:27, 8 September 2020 diff hist +2,404 N Once one enters into the continuation of material existence, it is very difficult to get out Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Once one enters into the continuation of material existence, it is very difficult to get out"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviC..." current
11:2411:24, 8 September 2020 diff hist +2,871 N Devotional service mixed with modes of material nature is a means for material existence, whereas devotional service without desires for fruitive result and without attempts for empirical philosophical research is pure, transcendental devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service mixed with the modes of material nature is a means for material existence, whereas devotional service witho..."
11:1711:17, 8 September 2020 diff hist +2,993 N Lord Kapila is summarizing the importance of the process of devotional service. Bhakti-yoga, as described before, is divided into four divisions, three in material modes of nature and one in transcendence, which is untinged by the modes of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kapila is summarizing the importance of the process of devotional service. Bhakti-yoga, as described before, is divided i..."
11:0911:09, 8 September 2020 diff hist +8,424 N Yanti deva-vrata devan: those who are attached to the demigods and who perform the prescribed duties can approach the abodes of the demigods. In this way, one can go to the planet of the Pitas, or forefathers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yānti deva-vratā devān: those who are attached to the demigods and who perform the prescribed duties can approach the abode..."
11:0611:06, 8 September 2020 diff hist +165 All the different demigods (like the sun-god, the moon-god, the air-god, Brahma and Lord Siva) are material representations of the Supreme Lord. By material activities one can approach only such demigods, as stated in Bhagavad-gita 9.25 No edit summary current
11:0111:01, 8 September 2020 diff hist +8,591 N All the different demigods (like the sun-god, the moon-god, the air-god, Brahma and Lord Siva) are material representations of the Supreme Lord. By material activities one can approach only such demigods, as stated in Bhagavad-gita 9.25 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"like the sun-god, the moon-god, the air-god, Brahma and Lord Siva"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}} {{complete|ALL}}..."
10:5610:56, 8 September 2020 diff hist +4,956 Treating a living entity equally does not mean treating him as one would treat the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Compassion and friendliness do not necessitate falsely elevating someone to the exalted position of the Supreme Personality of Godhead No edit summary current
10:4910:49, 8 September 2020 diff hist +8,482 N All these different activities are prescribed for different persons so that they may be elevated to the platform of self-realization and from there to Krsna consciousness, devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All these different activities are prescribed for different persons so that they may be elevated to the platform of self-reali..."

16:5116:51, 6 September 2020 diff hist +8,536 N As soon as one is able to see his constitutional position (the word sva-drk means "one who is able to see"), he becomes detached from such material service and engages himself in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"as soon as one is able to see his constitutional position"|"the word sva-dṛk means "one who is able to see"|" he becomes det..."
16:4816:48, 6 September 2020 diff hist +8,465 N Everyone engages in some sort of service. If one does not know one's constitutional position, one engages in the service of his personal gross body or his family, society or country Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone engages in some sort of service. If one does not know one's constitutional position, one engages in the service of hi..."
16:4316:43, 6 September 2020 diff hist +8,304 N If one actually understands one's constitutional position as an eternal servitor of the Supreme Lord, he becomes detached from the service of the material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one actually understands one's constitutional position as an eternal servitor of the Supreme Lord, he becomes detached from..."
16:4116:41, 6 September 2020 diff hist +8,240 N Understanding of the Supreme person is called atma-tattva-avabodhena, which means "understanding of one's real constitutional position" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Understanding of the Supreme person is called ātma-tattva-avabodhena, which means"|"understanding of one's real constitutiona..."
16:3816:38, 6 September 2020 diff hist +8,714 N When one is able to see his real constitutional position, he sees all other processes and becomes situated in the stage of pure devotional service. At that time he can understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Bhagavan Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when one is able to see his real constitutional position, he sees all other processes and becomes situated in the stage of pur..."
16:2116:21, 6 September 2020 diff hist +8,476 N When one is transcendental to desires because of accepting the renounced order of life, he can understand the Brahman feature of the Supreme Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is transcendental to such desires because of accepting the renounced order of life, he can understand the Brahman fea..."
16:1816:18, 6 September 2020 diff hist +8,501 N One can achieve elevation to the higher planetary systems like the heavenly kingdom by executing one's prescribed duties and by performing sacrifices Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One can achieve elevation to the higher planetary systems like the heavenly kingdom by executing one's prescribed duties and b..." current
16:1616:16, 6 September 2020 diff hist +8,157 N The processes for increasing detachment from material affinities are explained in verse 36 - SB 3.32 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The processes for increasing detachment from material affinities are explained in verse 36"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCan..." current
16:1416:14, 6 September 2020 diff hist +8,625 N There are nine different processes to increase this attachment to the Supreme Lord: hearing, chanting, remembering, worshiping, serving the Lord, making friendship, praying, offering everything and serving the lotus feet of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are nine different processes to increase this attachment to the Supreme Lord: hearing, chanting, remembering, worshiping..."
16:1116:11, 6 September 2020 diff hist +8,621 N With the execution of devotional service, real knowledge develops, and one becomes detached from all material activities. In no other activity but devotional service is there such detachment from matter and attachment for the Supreme Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"with the execution of devotional service, real knowledge develops, and one becomes detached from all material activities. In n..."
16:0716:07, 6 September 2020 diff hist +8,829 N There are two symptoms of advancement in the process of devotional service, just as there are two processes while eating. A hungry man feels strength and satisfaction from eating, and at the same time he gradually becomes detached from eating any more Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are two symptoms of advancement in the process of devotional service, just as there are two processes taking place while..."
15:5815:58, 6 September 2020 diff hist +8,351 N He (God) is the proprietor of all planets, and He is the friend of every living soul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is the proprietor of all planets, and He is the friend of every living soul"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviCandrika}} {{co..." current
15:5515:55, 6 September 2020 diff hist +8,648 N In Bhagavad-gita, the Lord says, bhoktaram yajna-tapasam: (BG 5.29) "For anyone who is undergoing rigid austerity or for anyone performing different kinds of sacrifices, the beneficiary is the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in Bhagavad-gītā, the Lord says, bhoktāraṁ yajña-tapasām"|"For anyone who is undergoing rigid austerity or for anyone p..." current
15:4915:49, 6 September 2020 diff hist +8,728 N One has to approach the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, as it is stated in Bhagavad-gita: After many, many births, one approaches the Supreme Person, Krsna, and surrenders unto Him, knowing that He is everything Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One has to approach the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, as it is stated in Bhagavad-gītā: "After many, many bir..."
15:0515:05, 6 September 2020 diff hist +8,830 N The word eva is added, indicating that one must execute activities in such a way. Unless one adds devotional service to all activities, he cannot achieve desired result, but when bhakti-yoga is prominent in every activity, then the ultimate goal is sure Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word eva is added, indicating that one must execute activities in such a way. Unless one adds devotional service to all ac..."
14:5914:59, 6 September 2020 diff hist +8,643 N It is confirmed in Bhagavad-gita (BG 9.27), yat karosi yad asnasi: Whatever you do, whatever you eat, whatever you sacrifice, whatever austerities you undergo and whatever charities you give, the result should be given to the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is confirmed in Bhagavad-gītā"|"yat karoṣi yad aśnāsi"|"Whatever you do, whatever you eat, whatever you sacrifice, wh..."
14:5614:56, 6 September 2020 diff hist +8,369 N Any prescribed activity must be performed for the sake of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Any prescribed activity must be performed for the sake of the Supreme Personality of Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|JahnaviC..." current
14:5314:53, 6 September 2020 diff hist +8,566 N The words caiva hi, according to Sanskrit grammar, indicate that one must perform all these activities mixed with devotional service, otherwise such activities will not produce any fruit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The words caiva hi, according to Sanskrit grammar, indicate that one must perform all these activities mixed with devotional s..."
14:5014:50, 6 September 2020 diff hist +8,787 N The words bhakti-yogena caiva hi mean that whatever is to be performed whether yoga or sacrifice or fruitive activity or study of Vedic literature or philosophical research or acceptance of the renounced order of life, is to be executed in bhakti-yoga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The words bhakti-yogena caiva hi mean that whatever is to be performed, as described in verse 34, whether yoga or sacrifice or..."
14:4514:45, 6 September 2020 diff hist +8,402 N Atmendriya-jaya, control of the mind and taming of the senses, is meant for persons in the renounced order of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ātmendriya-jaya, control of the mind and taming of the senses, is meant for persons in the renounced order of life"}} {{notes..." current
14:4214:42, 6 September 2020 diff hist +8,461 N Austerity, study of Vedic literature, and philosophical research are meant for the vanaprasthas, or retired persons. Study of the Vedic literature from the bona fide spiritual master is meant for the brahmacari, or student Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"austerity, study of Vedic literature, and philosophical research are meant for the vānaprasthas, or retired persons. Study of..."
14:3914:39, 6 September 2020 diff hist +8,663 N There are four orders of the social system: brahmacarya, grhastha, vanaprastha and sannyasa. For the grhasthas, or householders, performance of sacrifices, distribution of charity, and action according to prescribed duties are especially recommended Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are four orders of the social system: brahmacarya, gṛhastha, vānaprastha and sannyāsa. For the gṛhasthas, or house..." current
14:3614:36, 6 September 2020 diff hist +8,436 N Here (in SB 3.32.34-36) it is stated that performance of fruitive activities and sacrifices and distribution of charity are activities meant for persons who are in the householder order of society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here it is stated that performance of fruitive activities and sacrifices and distribution of charity are activities meant for..." current
14:2914:29, 6 September 2020 diff hist +8,491 N As it is stated in the previous verse (SB 3.32.33), one has to follow the principles of the scriptures. There are different prescribed duties for persons in the different social and spiritual orders Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As it is stated in the previous verse, one has to follow the principles of the scriptures. There are different prescribed duti..."
06:3406:34, 6 September 2020 diff hist +6,578 N Without bhakti, neither jnana-yoga nor astanga-yoga can be successful, and unless one approaches Krsna, the principles of self-realization have no ultimate destination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Without bhakti, neither jñāna-yoga nor aṣṭāṅga-yoga can be successful, and unless one approaches Kṛṣṇa, the pri..."
06:3106:31, 6 September 2020 diff hist +6,418 N The process is to fix the mind on Hrsikesa, or Krsna, as Maharaja Ambarisa did (sa vai manah krsna-padaravindayoh (SB 9.4.18)). Bhakti is the basic principle of all processes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The process is to fix the mind on Hṛṣīkeśa, or Kṛṣṇa, as Mahārāja Ambarīṣa did (sa vai manaḥ kṛṣṇa-pa..."
06:2706:27, 6 September 2020 diff hist +6,680 N One should try to transcend even the Brahman pleasure in order to approach the position of dealing with Krsna face to face. As the mind is the center of all the activities of the senses, Krsna is called the master of the senses, Hrsikesa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should try, therefore, to transcend even the Brahman pleasure in order to approach the position of dealing with Kṛṣṇ..."
06:2206:22, 6 September 2020 diff hist +6,415 N To a devotee, who has understood how to derive pleasure from exchanging devotional service with the Lord, this unlimited Brahman appears to be hellish Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"but to a devotee, who has understood how to derive pleasure from exchanging devotional service with the Lord, this unlimited B..."
06:1506:15, 6 September 2020 diff hist +6,363 N Prabodhananda Sarasvati says that kaivalya, the Brahman pleasure, is undoubtedly very great and is appreciated by many philosophers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prabodhānanda Sarasvatī therefore says that kaivalya, the Brahman pleasure, is undoubtedly very great and is appreciated by..."
06:1006:10, 6 September 2020 diff hist +6,493 N Tad brahma niskalam anantam: brahmananda is unlimited. But that unlimited pleasure can also be surpassed. That is the nature of the Transcendence. The unlimited can be surpassed also, and that higher platform is Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Tad brahma niṣkalaṁ anantam: brahmānanda is unlimited. But that unlimited pleasure can also be surpassed. That is the nat..."
06:0706:07, 6 September 2020 diff hist +6,650 N By following various scriptural paths, one may come to impersonal effulgence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The transcendental pleasure derived from merging with or understanding the impersonal Brahman is very extensive because Brahman is ananta Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By following various scriptural paths, one may come to the impersonal effulgence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The tr..."
06:0006:00, 6 September 2020 diff hist +6,565 N No one can understand the Absolute Truth in all perfection. That is not possible for the infinitesimal living entities. But the highest point of understanding by the living entity is reached by discharge of devotional service, not otherwise Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"no one can understand the Absolute Truth in all perfection. That is not possible for the infinitesimal living entities. But th..." current
05:5305:53, 6 September 2020 diff hist +6,373 N This is confirmed in Bhagavad-gita. Bhaktya mam abhijanati: (BG 18.55) if one wants to understand the Absolute Truth in perfection, he must take to devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is also confirmed in Bhagavad-gītā. Bhaktyā mām abhijānāti"|"if one wants to understand the Absolute Truth in perfe..."
05:4705:47, 6 September 2020 diff hist +6,715 N Ultimately, the Supreme Person is the destination of all different processes. The fortunate person who, by following the principles of scriptures, becomes completely purified of all material contamination, surrenders unto the Supreme Lord as everything Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ultimately, the Supreme Person is the destination of all different processes. The fortunate person who, by following the princ..."
05:4105:41, 6 September 2020 diff hist +6,585 N Those who are trying to find the Supreme Godhead by yoga practice may find Him as the localized Supersoul, but those who are directly trying to approach the Supreme Truth by practice of bhakti-yoga can see Him face to face as the Supreme Person Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who are trying to find the Supreme Godhead by yoga practice may find Him as the localized Supersoul, but those who are d..."
05:3905:39, 6 September 2020 diff hist +6,347 N Those who are trying to find the Supreme Godhead by mental speculation may approach the bodily effulgence, or the impersonal Brahman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who are trying to find the Supreme Godhead by mental speculation may approach the bodily effulgence, or the impersonal B..."
05:3505:35, 6 September 2020 diff hist +6,397 N Perceiving milk with different senses, we say that it is something white, something very delicious, something very aromatic, and so on. Actually, it is milk Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Perceiving milk with different senses, we say that it is something white, something very delicious, something very aromatic, a..." current
05:3205:32, 6 September 2020 diff hist +6,390 N When we touch milk, it appears very cold; when we smell milk, it appears to have a very good flavor; and when we hear, we understand that it is called milk Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When we touch milk, it appears very cold; when we smell milk, it appears to have a very good flavor; and when we hear, we unde..." current

15:1715:17, 5 September 2020 diff hist +6,317 N Another example is in perceiving milk. When we see milk, we see that it is white; when we taste it, it appears that milk is very palatable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Another example is in perceiving milk. When we see milk, we see that it is white; when we taste it, it appears that milk is ve..."
15:1315:13, 5 September 2020 diff hist +6,583 N If one makes a little more progress, then instead of a cloud he sees the hill and something green. When one actually approaches the hill, he will see many varieties Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one makes a little more progress, then instead of a cloud he sees the hill and something green. When one actually approache..." current
12:3812:38, 5 September 2020 diff hist +6,658 N A hill appears cloudy from a distance, and one who does not know may speculate that the hill is a cloud. Actually, it is not a cloud; it is a big hill. One has to learn from authority that the sight of a cloud is not actually a cloud but a hill Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A hill appears cloudy from a distance, and one who does not know may speculate that the hill is a cloud. Actually, it is not a..."
12:3512:35, 5 September 2020 diff hist +6,309 N As the same object appears to be different when perceived by different senses, the same Supreme Lord appears to be impersonal by mental speculation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As the same object appears to be different when perceived by different senses, the same Supreme Lord appears to be impersonal..." current

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