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06:1306:13, 13 September 2020 diff hist +3,105 N The behavior of the most elevated transcendentalist and that of the most fallen conditioned soul appears to be the same Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The behavior of the most elevated transcendentalist and that of the most fallen conditioned soul appears to be the same."}} {{..."
06:0906:09, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,129 N In order to save her husband from the charge that he employed his wife, Sati, to kill Daksa because he could not do so due to his inferior position, she decided to give up her body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in order to save her husband from the charge that he employed his wife, Satī, to kill Dakṣa because he could not do so due..."
06:0106:01, 13 September 2020 diff hist +4,057 N Since it is recommended that vaisyas and sudras should immediately give up their bodies upon hearing blasphemy of an exalted person like Lord Siva, she decided to give up her life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"since it is recommended that vaiśyas and śūdras should immediately give up their bodies upon hearing blasphemy of an exalte..."

16:5616:56, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,257 N Sati decided to give up her body because she thought herself to be among the sudras and vaisyas. As stated in Bhagavad-gita (BG 9.32), striyo vaisyas tatha sudrah. Women, laborers and the mercantile class are on the same level Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Satī decided to give up her body because she thought herself to be among the śūdras and vaiśyas. As stated in Bhagavad-gī..."
16:5316:53, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,516 N If one happens to be a ksatriya he has the power to punish any man; therefore a ksatriya should at once cut out the tongue of the vilifier and kill him. But as far as the vaisyas and sudras are concerned, they should immediately give up their bodies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one happens to be a kṣatriya he has the power to punish any man; therefore a kṣatriya should at once cut out the tongue..."
16:4816:48, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,537 N If one is a brahmana he should not give up his body because by doing so he would be responsible for killing a brahmana; therefore a brahmana should leave the place or block his ears so that he will not hear the blasphemy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is a brāhmaṇa he should not give up his body because by doing so he would be responsible for killing a brāhmaṇa;..."
16:4516:45, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,013 N The instruction set forth here in Srimad-Bhagavatam is that one should not tolerate at any cost the activities of a person who vilifies or blasphemes an authority Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The instruction set forth here in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is that one should not tolerate at any cost the activities of a person..."
16:3716:37, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,148 N The answer to that argument is that Sati was not vilifying but defending. If possible she should have cut out Daksa's tongue because he blasphemed Lord Siva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The answer to that argument is that Satī was not vilifying but defending. If possible she should have cut out Dakṣa's tongu..."
16:3116:31, 12 September 2020 diff hist +33 Daksa could defend himself by saying that since he was a Prajapati, the master of many living creatures and one of great officers of great universal affairs, his position was so exalted that Sati should accept his good qualities instead of vilifying him No edit summary current
16:3116:31, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,291 N Daksa could defend himself by saying that since he was a Prajapati, the master of many living creatures and one of great officers of great universal affairs, his position was so exalted that Sati should accept his good qualities instead of vilifying him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|", Dakṣa could also defend himself by saying that since he was a Prajāpati, the master of many living creatures and one of t..."
15:4315:43, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,873 N The argument offered by Sati is that a person who vilifies a great personality is the lowest of all creatures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The argument offered by Satī is that a person who vilifies a great personality is the lowest of all creatures"}} {{notes|}} {..." current
15:3515:35, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,348 N When she (Sati) was unable to convince her father, she gave up the body he had given her Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When she was unable to convince her father, she gave up the body he had given her"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefined}} {{compl..."
15:3215:32, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,562 N Actually at heart she (Sati) maintained the idea that she would convince her father, Daksa, that it was useless to continue being envious of Lord Siva. That was her main purpose Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"for actually at heart she maintained the idea that she would convince her father, Dakṣa, that it was useless to continue bei..."
15:2915:29, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,615 N She (Sati) did not actually come to her father's house to participate in the function, although before coming she pleaded with her husband that she wanted to see her sisters and her mother. That was a plea only Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|". She did not actually come to her father's house to participate in the function, although before coming she pleaded with her..."
15:2615:26, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,455 N The position of Lord Siva is accepted by Lord Brahma, so Daksa, Sati's father, should also recognize him. That was the point of Sati's statement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The position of Lord Śiva is accepted by Lord Brahmā, so Dakṣa, Satī's father, should also recognize him. That was the po..."
12:4012:40, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,536 N Yanti deva-vrata devan. By worshiping demigods one can elevate himself to the abodes of demigods; similarly, by worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead one can be elevated to spiritual kingdom. This is stated in different places in Vedic literature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yānti deva-vratā devān. By worshiping demigods one can elevate himself to the abodes of the demigods; similarly, by worship..."
12:3712:37, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,597 N It is stated in the Bhagavad-gita that if one wants to worship a particular demigod, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is sitting in everyone's heart, gives one greater attachment for that demigod so that one may be elevated to the demigod's abode Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is also stated in the Bhagavad-gītā"|"that if one wants to worship a particular demigod, the Supreme Personality of Godhe..."
12:3012:30, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,462 N These descriptions are in the Vedic literature. Whenever we find that a demigod occupies a position apparently more elevated than that of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, it is just to draw the devotee's attention to that particular demigod Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These descriptions are in the Vedic literature. Whenever we find that a demigod occupies a position apparently more elevated t..."
12:2412:24, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,219 N Lord Siva is described in the Brahma-samhita to be like curd or yogurt. Curd is not different from milk. Since milk is transformed into curd, in one sense curd is also milk Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva is described in the Brahma-saṁhitā to be like curd or yogurt. Curd is not different from milk. Since milk is tra..."
12:2112:21, 12 September 2020 diff hist +5,977 N The conclusion that Lord Visnu is the Supreme Personality of Godhead is confirmed in every scripture Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the conclusion that Lord Viṣṇu is the Supreme Personality of Godhead is confirmed in every scripture"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
12:1912:19, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,170 N In many Puranas it is sometimes asserted that a demigod is elevated to such a high position that he is almost on an equal level with the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In many Purāṇas it is sometimes asserted that a demigod is elevated to such a high position that he is almost on an equal l..."
12:1512:15, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,460 N Great sages like Marici, Atri, Bhrgu and the others among the nine great sages who are descendants of Brahma also respect Lord Siva in such a way because they all know that Lord Siva is not an ordinary living entity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Great sages like Marīci, Atri, Bhṛgu and the others among the nine great sages who are descendants of Brahmā also respect..."
12:1212:12, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,228 N Here (in SB 4.4.16) it is mentioned that even personalities like Brahma accept the so-called inauspicious flowers and the dust of the lotus feet of Lord Siva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here it is mentioned that even personalities like Brahmā accept the so-called inauspicious flowers and the dust of the lotus..."
12:0912:09, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,230 N Lord Siva's position is constitutionally higher than that of Lord Brahma, although Lord Siva appeared as the son of Brahma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva's position is constitutionally higher than that of Lord Brahmā, although Lord Śiva appeared as the son of Brahmā..."
10:5610:56, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,383 N Sometimes, when there is no ordinary living entity available, the post of Brahma is occupied by an expansion of Lord Visnu, but generally this post is occupied by a greatly pious living entity within this universe Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes, when there is no ordinary living entity available, the post of Brahmā is occupied by an expansion of Lord Viṣṇ..."
10:5010:50, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,349 N He (Siva) is neither on the level of the Supreme Personality of Godhead nor on the level of the ordinary living entities. Brahma is in almost all cases an ordinary living entity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is neither on the level of the Supreme Personality of Godhead nor on the level of the ordinary living entities. Brahmā is..."
10:4610:46, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,476 N Since Sati was a chaste woman and the wife of Lord Siva, it was her duty to establish the elevated position of Lord Siva, not only by sentiment but by facts. Lord Siva is not an ordinary living entity. This is the conclusion of Vedic scripture Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since Satī was a chaste woman and the wife of Lord Śiva, it was her duty to establish the elevated position of Lord Śiva, n..."
10:4310:43, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,511 N Sati said: Although he (Siva) appears inauspicious, why do personalities like Brahma respect the dust of his lotus feet and place on their heads with great respect those very garlands which are condemned by you - Daksa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although he appears inauspicious, why do personalities like Brahmā respect the dust of his lotus feet and place on their head..."
10:4010:40, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,242 N Sati said: You (Daksa) have shown so many defects, but you do not know that his (Siva's) position is always transcendental Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You have shown so many defects, but you do not know that his position is always transcendental"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Jahnav..."
10:3710:37, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,440 N First she (Sati) said, "You call Lord Siva inauspicious because he associates with demons in crematoriums, covers his body with the ashes of the dead, and garlands himself with the skulls of human beings Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"First she said"|"You call Lord Śiva inauspicious because he associates with demons in crematoriums, covers his body with the..."
10:3310:33, 12 September 2020 diff hist +6,149 N It is useless to condemn a great personality like Lord Siva, and this is being stated by his wife, Sati, to establish the supremacy of her husband Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is useless to condemn a great personality like Lord Śiva, and this is being stated by his wife, Satī, to establish the su..."
10:3010:30, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,261 N He is the friend of everyone - the common men, the elevated men and the devotees of the Lord - so no one should disrespect or create enmity towards Lord Siva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he is the friend of everyone—the common men, the elevated men and the devotees of the Lord—so no one should disrespect or..."
10:2510:25, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,464 N It was not good for Daksa to create enmity towards him. Even Vaisnavas, who are above both the ordinary and the elevated men in this world, also worship Lord Siva as the greatest Vaisnava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it was not good for Dakṣa to create enmity towards him. Even Vaiṣṇavas, who are above both the ordinary and the elevated..."
10:2210:22, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,522 N These four principles of material life - religion, economic development, sense gratification and liberation - exist, and Lord Siva is the friend of both the ordinary man and the man who is elevated in spiritual knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These four principles of material life—religion, economic development, sense gratification and liberation—exist, and Lord..."
09:5309:53, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,595 N People generally practice religion for economic development, to get some money, for by getting money they can satisfy their senses. But when they are frustrated they want spiritual brahmananda, or merging into the Supreme Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|". People generally practice religion for economic development, to get some money, for by getting money they can satisfy their..."
09:5009:50, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,270 N One who understands that he is not the material body but is spirit soul is liberated from ignorance. Lord Siva also offers that facility Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who understands that he is not the material body but is spirit soul is liberated from ignorance. Lord Śiva also offers th..."
09:4509:45, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,313 N Ordinarily there are two classes of men. One class, who are grossly materialistic, want material prosperity, and their desires are fulfilled if they worship Lord Siva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ordinarily there are two classes of men. One class, who are grossly materialistic, want material prosperity, and their desires..."
09:4109:41, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,081 N It is also enjoined in the Vaisnaviya Purana that Visnu, or Narayana, is the exalted Supreme Personality of Godhead, and no one should be compared to Him as equal, even Lord Siva or Lord Brahma, not to speak of other demigods Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is also enjoined in the Vaiṣṇavīya Purāṇa that Viṣṇu, or Nārāyaṇa, is the exalted Supreme Personality of Go..."
09:3809:38, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,828 N One should not make the mistake of considering Lord Siva and Lord Visnu to be on the same level. That is also an atheistic idea Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not, however, make the mistake of considering Lord Śiva and Lord Viṣṇu to be on the same level. That is also a..."
09:3509:35, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,338 N The auspicious position of Lord Siva is realized if one takes to the worship of Visnu, because Lord Siva says in the Siva Purana that the topmost worship is worship of Lord Visnu. Lord Siva is worshiped because he is the greatest devotee of Lord Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the auspicious position of Lord Śiva is realized if one takes to the worship of Viṣṇu, because Lord Śiva says in the Śi..."
09:3209:32, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,148 N Sattvam visuddham vasudeva-sabditam: Lord Siva is always in meditation on the lotus feet of Vasudeva, Sri Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"sattvaṁ viśuddhaṁ vasudeva-śabditam: Lord Śiva is always in meditation on the lotus feet of Vāsudeva, Śrī Kṛṣṇ..."
09:2909:29, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,003 N If he is intelligent enough, he (a devotee of Siva) should continue to act in the way of Lord Siva, for Lord Siva is always absorbed in the thought of Vasudeva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If he is intelligent enough, however, he should continue to act in the way of Lord Siva, for Lord Siva is always absorbed in t..." current
09:2609:26, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,246 N One has to understand one's relationship with Supreme Soul. If one is actually a devotee of Lord Siva, he comes to platform of spiritual realization, but if he is not intelligent enough, then he stops at that point, only realizing that he is spirit soul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one has to understand one's relationship with the Supreme Soul. If one is actually a devotee of Lord Śiva, he comes to the pl..."
09:1909:19, 12 September 2020 diff hist +4,101 N Siva means "auspicious," and devotees of Lord Siva gradually come to the platform of spiritual identification, but that is not all. Auspicious life begins from the point of spiritual identification. But there are still more duties Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śiva means "auspicious," and devotees of Lord Śiva gradually come to the platform of spiritual identification, but that is n..."

16:3216:32, 11 September 2020 diff hist +4,082 N Siva means mangala, or auspicious. Within the body the soul is auspicious. Aham brahmasmi: "I am Brahman." This realization is auspicious. As long as one does not realize his identity as the soul, whatever he does is inauspicious Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śiva means maṅgala, or auspicious. Within the body the soul is auspicious. Ahaṁ brahmāsmi: "I am Brahman." This realizat..."
14:1114:11, 11 September 2020 diff hist +3,788 N If such persons (who identify the body with the soul) take shelter of Lord Siva, gradually they will understand that they are not the material body but are spirit soul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"f such persons take shelter of Lord Śiva, gradually they will understand that they are not the material body but are spirit s..."
14:0514:05, 11 September 2020 diff hist +3,839 N Since Lord Siva is the greatest soul among the living entities within this material world, his name, Siva, is very auspicious for persons who identify the body with the soul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since Lord Śiva is the greatest soul among the living entities within this material world, his name, Śiva, is very auspiciou..." current
13:5613:56, 11 September 2020 diff hist +3,128 N One who has such (bodily) concept of life is considered to be in the class of animals like cows and asses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who has such a concept of life is considered to be in the class of animals like cows and asses"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ja..."
13:5413:54, 11 September 2020 diff hist +3,735 N Generally, less intelligent men misidentify in that way, and they act in the bodily concept of life. Thus they are subject to commit more and more offenses at the lotus feet of great souls Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally, less intelligent men misidentify in that way, and they act in the bodily concept of life. Thus they are subject to..."
13:5113:51, 11 September 2020 diff hist +3,476 N King Daksa was deeply engrossed in a misconception because he identified the body with the soul. He offended the lotus feet of Lord Siva because he thought that his body, being the father of the body of Sati, was superior to Lord Siva's Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Dakṣa was deeply engrossed in a misconception because he identified the body with the soul. He offended the lotus feet..."

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