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09:4809:48, 14 September 2020 diff hist +5,371 N The king was the supreme executive personality, and if he caught any ministers stealing like thieves and rogues, he would at once have them killed or dismissed from service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The king was the supreme executive personality, and if he caught any ministers stealing like thieves and rogues, he would at o..."
09:4109:41, 14 September 2020 diff hist +5,341 N In other ages-in Satya-yuga, Treta-yuga and Dvapara-yuga-the general populace was not so degraded, and the head of government was never elected Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In other ages-in Satya-yuga, Tretā-yuga and Dvāpara-yuga-the general populace was not so degraded, and the head of governmen..."
09:2909:29, 14 September 2020 diff hist +5,534 N The second class of men, known as ksatriyas, are especially meant for governing a country under the direction of saintly persons (brahmanas) who are supposed to be very intelligent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The second class of men, known as kṣatriyas, are especially meant for governing a country under the direction of saintly per..."
09:1609:16, 14 September 2020 diff hist +5,471 N Since the population is fallen in these democratic days, they can only elect a person in their category, but a government cannot run very well when it is run by sudras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the population is fallen in these democratic days, they can only elect a person in their category, but a government cann..."
09:0909:09, 14 September 2020 diff hist +5,699 N As stated (kalau sudra-sambhavah), practically the whole population of the world will be sudra. A sudra is a fourth-class man who is only fit to work for the three higher social castes. Being fourth-class men, sudras are not very intelligent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated (kalau śūdra-sambhavaḥ), practically the whole population of the world will be śūdra. A śūdra is a fourth-cl..."
08:5608:56, 14 September 2020 diff hist +5,610 N Practicing evil habits and behaving foolishly, the subjects will be like their rulers." The idea is that in the democratic days of Kali-yuga, the general population will fall down to the standard of sudras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"practicing evil habits and behaving foolishly, the subjects will be like their rulers." The idea is that in the democratic day..."
08:4108:41, 14 September 2020 diff hist +5,228 N In the Twelfth Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 12.1.40) there is a description of these thieves and rogues in government service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Twelfth Canto of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (SB 12.1.40) there is a description of these thieves and rogues in government ser..."

18:3418:34, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,291 N If a king cannot give protection to citizens from thieves and rogues both in the government service and in public affairs, he has no right to exact taxes from them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a king cannot give protection to citizens from thieves and rogues both in the government service and in public affairs, he..."
18:2918:29, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,161 N It is the king's duty to see that there is no increase of thieves and rogues either in the government secretariat or in the departments of public affairs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the king's duty to see that there is no increase of thieves and rogues either in the government secretariat or in the de..."
18:2418:24, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,561 N Formerly, ministers were appointed by the king and were not elected. Consequently, if the king was not very pious or strict, the ministers would become thieves and rogues and exploit the innocent citizens Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Formerly, ministers were appointed by the king and were not elected. Consequently, if the king was not very pious or strict, t..."
18:1818:18, 13 September 2020 diff hist +5,567 N The duty of a pious king is described very nicely in this verse (SB 4.14.17). His first and foremost duty is to give protection to the citizens from thieves and rogues as well as from ministers who are no better than thieves and rogues Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The duty of a pious king is described very nicely in this verse. His first and foremost duty is to give protection to the citi..."
18:1318:13, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,129 N Simply abolishing monarchy and replacing it with democracy is not sufficient unless the government men are religious and follow in the footsteps of great religious personalities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"simply abolishing monarchy and replacing it with democracy is not sufficient unless the government men are religious and follo..."
18:0818:08, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,177 N In practically all parts of the world, there were monarchies, but gradually as monarchy declined from the ideal life of religion to the godless life of sense gratification, monarchies all over the world were abolished Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in practically all parts of the world, there were monarchies, but gradually as monarchy declined from the ideal life of religi..."
17:1817:18, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,897 N The instructions given herein (in SB 4.14.15) serve as a summary of how the head of government should execute his ruling power and thus attain happiness not only in this life but also in the life after death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The instructions given herein serve as a summary of how the head of government should execute his ruling power and thus attain..."
17:1317:13, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,900 N Not only will the king or government head rid himself of the contamination of the material modes of nature, but the general public will also, and they will all become gradually elevated to the kingdom of God and go back home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"not only will the king or government head rid himself of the contamination of the material modes of nature, but the general pu..."
17:0917:09, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,604 N One should not simply make a show of religious life, but should perform devotional service perfectly with words, mind, body and good intelligence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not simply make a show of religious life, but should perform devotional service perfectly with words, mind, body an..."
17:0317:03, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,802 N The saintly sages herein (in SB 4.14.15) instruct that the king or head of government should set an example by living a religious life. As stated in Bhagavad-gita, religion means worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The saintly sages herein instruct that the king or head of government should set an example by living a religious life. As sta..."
16:5316:53, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,883 If citizens want to be happy and prosperous in this democratic age, they should not elect rascals and fools who have no respect for saintly persons No edit summary current
16:4816:48, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,711 N Their (the citizens' and men of government's) duration of life is shortened, and almost everyone is wretched and bereft of bodily strength and spiritual power Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Their duration of life is shortened, and almost everyone is wretched and bereft of bodily strength and spiritual power"}} {{no..."
16:4216:42, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,629 N They (the kings) would first accept the authority of saintly persons and then execute their monarchical power Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they would first accept the authority of saintly persons and then execute their monarchical power"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ang..."
16:3816:38, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,992 N The great kings were very responsible in taking the instructions given by great saintly personalities. The kings used to accept the instructions given by great sages like Parasara, Vyasadeva, Narada, Devala and Asita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great kings were very responsible in taking the instructions given by great saintly personalities. The kings used to accep..."
16:3016:30, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,825 N Instead of actively taking part in politics, saintly persons should engage in chanting the maha-mantra, Hare Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"instead of actively taking part in politics, saintly persons should engage in chanting the mahā-mantra, Hare Kṛṣṇa"}} {..."
16:2316:23, 13 September 2020 diff hist +3,058 N Now saintly persons have no such power due to the influence of the age of Kali. Indeed, the brahmanas do not even have the power to perform sacrifices in which animals are put into a fire to attain a new life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now saintly persons have no such power due to the influence of the age of Kali. Indeed, the brāhmaṇas do not even have the..."
16:1216:12, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,944 N In Kali-yuga, saintly persons are not as powerful as they previously were. They used to be able to burn any sinful man to ashes by virtue of their spiritual prowess Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in Kali-yuga, saintly persons are not as powerful as they previously were. They used to be able to burn any sinful man to ashe..."
15:5815:58, 13 September 2020 diff hist +3,188 N Saintly persons are not interested in political matters, they are always thinking of the welfare of the people in general. Consequently they sometimes have to come down to the political field and take steps to correct the misguided government or royalty Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Saintly persons are not interested in political matters, yet they are always thinking of the welfare of the people in general...." current
15:5315:53, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,320 N Before taking any action against him (Vena), the sages tried to pacify and correct him so that he might turn from his mischief Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"before taking any action against him, the sages tried to pacify and correct him so that he might turn from his mischief"}} {{n..."
15:5015:50, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,415 N By electing Vena to the throne, the saintly sages certainly associated with him. Ultimately King Vena became so mischievous that the saintly sages actually became afraid of becoming contaminated by his activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By electing Vena to the throne, the saintly sages certainly associated with him. Ultimately King Vena became so mischievous th..."
15:4415:44, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,588 N The saintly sages elected King Vena to become king, but he proved to be mischievous; therefore the sages were very much afraid of incurring sinful reaction. The law of karma prohibits a person even to associate with a mischievous individual Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The saintly sages elected King Vena to become king, but he proved to be mischievous; therefore the sages were very much afraid..."
15:3915:39, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,458 N A serpent who is maintained with milk and bananas simply stores poison in his teeth and awaits the day to bite his master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A serpent who is maintained with milk and bananas simply stores poison in his teeth and awaits the day to bite his master"}} {..." current
15:3615:36, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,920 N Saintly people are interested in performing sacrifices & austerities for the advancement of spiritual life, but Vena, instead of being obliged because of the saints' mercy, turned out to be their enemy because he prohibited their ordinary duties Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Saintly people are especially interested in performing sacrifices and austerities for the advancement of spiritual life, but V..."
15:2815:28, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,551 N King Vena was supported by the saintly persons just to protect the citizens from the hands of rogues and thieves, but after his ascendance to the throne, he became a source of trouble to the sages Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Vena was supported by the saintly persons just to protect the citizens from the hands of rogues and thieves, but after hi..."
15:2415:24, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,251 N Saintly persons are generally aloof from social activities and the materialistic way of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Saintly persons are generally aloof from social activities and the materialistic way of life"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}}..."
15:1615:16, 13 September 2020 diff hist +3,215 N There must be a good government to see that the citizens are actually executing their religious rituals, and thieves and rogues must be curbed. When this is done the people can advance peacefully in spiritual consciousness and make their lives successful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There must be a good government to see that the citizens are actually executing their religious rituals, and thieves and rogue..."
15:1215:12, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,826 N Saintly people preach God consciousness, or Krsna consciousness, because they are anxious to save the general populace from the dangers of animalistic life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Saintly people preach God consciousness, or Kṛṣṇa consciousness, because they are anxious to save the general populace f..."
15:0715:07, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,901 N When the sages and saintly persons saw that King Vena had stopped all these functions, they became concerned about the people's progress Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the sages and saintly persons saw that King Vena had stopped all these functions, they became concerned about the people'..."
15:0115:01, 13 September 2020 diff hist +3,142 N The brahmacaris must perform sacrifices, the grhasthas must give in charity, and those in the renounced order of life (the vanaprasthas & sannyasis) must practice penance and austerities. These are the procedures to be elevated to the spiritual platform Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brahmacārīs must perform sacrifices, the gṛhasthas must give in charity, and those in the renounced order of life (the..."
08:5408:54, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,817 N In Bhagavad-gita (BG 18.5) it is stated that even in the renounced order one should not give up sacrifice, charity and penance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā (BG 18.5) it is stated that even in the renounced order one should not give up sacrifice, charity and penan..."
08:4408:44, 13 September 2020 diff hist +2,523 N The great sages began to consult one another on how to get out of the dangerous atmosphere created by King Vena Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the great sages began to consult one another on how to get out of the dangerous atmosphere created by King Vena"}} {{notes|}}..." current

20:1420:14, 12 September 2020 diff hist +2,297 N These kings were called rajarsis, kings who were also great sages Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These kings were called rājarṣis, kings who were also great sages"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{firs..."
20:0820:08, 12 September 2020 diff hist +2,660 N The word asta-vibhutibhih, meaning "by eight opulences," is very important. The king is supposed to possess eight kinds of opulences. By dint of mystic yoga practice, kings generally acquired these eight opulences Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the word aṣṭa-vibhūtibhiḥ, meaning "by eight opulences," is very important. The king is supposed to possess eight kinds..." current
19:5619:56, 12 September 2020 diff hist +136 When the government is very weak, rogues and thieves flourish No edit summary current
19:4719:47, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,274 N Having no knowledge of the ultimate goal of life, such persons (sudras) whimsically enact laws without knowledge of life's purpose. The result is that no one is happy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Having no knowledge of the ultimate goal of life, such persons whimsically enact laws without knowledge of life's purpose. The..."
19:4019:40, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,279 N In modern democracy these scientific divisions are turned topsy-turvy, and by vote sudras, or workers, are chosen for administrative posts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In modern democracy these scientific divisions are turned topsy-turvy, and by vote śūdras, or workers, are chosen for admini..."
19:3219:32, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,489 N As described in Bhagavad-gita (BG 4.13), human society must be divided into four orders according to quality and work. In every society there must be an intelligent class, administrative class, productive class and worker class Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As described in Bhagavad-gītā (BG 4.13), human society must be divided into four orders according to quality and work. In ev..."
19:1819:18, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,330 N In this verse (SB 4.14.1) the significant word is ksema-darsinah, which refers to those who are always looking after the welfare of the people in general Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the significant word is kṣema-darśinaḥ, which refers to those who are always looking after the welfare of t..."
19:0119:01, 12 September 2020 diff hist +2,611 N Kuyoginah, or less intelligent mystics, can by mental speculation reach the point of the impersonal Brahman, but they cannot find the Supersoul, who is sitting within each living entity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"kuyoginaḥ, or less intelligent mystics, can by mental speculation reach the point of the impersonal Brahman, but they cannot..."
18:5218:52, 12 September 2020 diff hist +2,287 N The example of searching for the Supersoul within the heart by the less intelligent mystics is very instructive Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The example of searching for the Supersoul within the heart by the less intelligent mystics is very instructive"}} {{notes|}}..."
18:4318:43, 12 September 2020 diff hist +3,082 N It was not a very easy task for the King (Anga) to give up his opulent kingdom and young, faithful wife, but it was certainly a great blessing of the Supreme that he could give up the attachment and go out to the forest without being seen by anyone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It was not a very easy task for the King to give up his opulent kingdom and young, faithful wife, but it was certainly a great..."
18:3418:34, 12 September 2020 diff hist +2,917 N The word mahodayodayat indicates that by the blessings of a great soul one becomes materially opulent, but when one gives up attachment to material wealth, that should be considered an even greater blessing from the great souls Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the word mahodayodayāt indicates that by the blessings of a great soul one becomes materially opulent, but when one gives up..."
18:1918:19, 12 September 2020 diff hist −82 The King (Anga) began to think in terms of attachment and detachment from one's material home No edit summary current

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