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16:4316:43, 19 September 2020 diff hist +4,523 N This is the whole plan of material nature (that things should not be used for sense gratification) according to the directions of this material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is the whole plan of material nature according to the directions of this material nature"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}..."
16:2816:28, 19 September 2020 diff hist +5,115 N Although there are immense potencies within the earth for the production of grains, fruits and flowers, this production is checked by the earth itself when it is misused by nondevotees, who have no spiritual goals Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although there are immense potencies within the earth for the production of grains, fruits and flowers, this production is che..."
16:2316:23, 19 September 2020 diff hist +5,126 N All necessities grown on earth - namely fruits, flowers, trees, grains, animals and animal by-products - were created for use in sacrifice for the satisfaction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All necessities grown on earth—namely fruits, flowers, trees, grains, animals and animal by-products—were created for use..."
16:1916:19, 19 September 2020 diff hist +5,123 N Brahma created this material world for the use of the living entities, but it was created according to a plan that they would be given directions by Brahma in the Vedas in order that they might ultimately leave it and return home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahma created this material world for the use of the living entities, but it was created according to a plan that they would..."
15:5115:51, 19 September 2020 diff hist +3,253 N One can immediately become a spiritual master by having full faith in the transcendental words of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and by following His instructions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One can immediately become a spiritual master by having full faith in the transcendental words of the Supreme Personality of G..."
15:4615:46, 19 September 2020 diff hist 0 Although a follower may not be a liberated person, if he follows the supreme, liberated God, his actions are naturally liberated from the contamination of the material nature. Lord Caitanya therefore says: "By My order you may become a spiritual master." No edit summary current
15:4615:46, 19 September 2020 diff hist +3,708 N Although a follower may not be a liberated person, if he follows the supreme, liberated God, his actions are naturally liberated from the contamination of the material nature. Lord Caitanya therefore says: "By My order you may become a spiritual master." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although a follower may not be a liberated person, if he follows the supreme, liberated Personality of Godhead, his actions ar..."
15:3115:31, 19 September 2020 diff hist +3,263 N This Krsna consciousness movement directly receives instructions from the Supreme Personality of Godhead via persons who are strictly following His instructions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement directly receives instructions from the Supreme Personality of Godhead via persons who..."
15:2415:24, 19 September 2020 diff hist +3,586 N At the present moment it has become fashionable to disobey the unimpeachable directions given by the acaryas and liberated souls of the past. Presently people are so fallen that they cannot distinguish between a liberated soul and a conditioned soul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the present moment it has become fashionable to disobey the unimpeachable directions given by the ācāryas and liberated s..."
15:0015:00, 19 September 2020 diff hist +3,199 N This process of chewing the chewed (punah punas carvita-carvananam (SB 7.5.30)) will never make human society happy. In order to make all human society happy and prosperous, we should accept the standard methods given by liberated persons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"process of chewing the chewed (punaḥ punaś carvita-carvaṇānām (SB 7.5.30)) will never make human society happy. In orde..."
14:5714:57, 19 September 2020 diff hist +3,149 N One political party utilizes a country for one purpose, and the next moment another political party forms a different type of government and nullifies all the laws and regulations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One political party utilizes a country for one purpose, and the next moment another political party forms a different type of..."
14:5514:55, 19 September 2020 diff hist +3,535 In democratic government at the present moment all kinds of fools and rascals are making decisions. But what can they do? What is the result of their legislation? They enact something today just to whimsically repeal it tomorrow No edit summary current
14:5314:53, 19 September 2020 diff hist +2,941 N Every conditioned soul is inexperienced. Everyone is abodha jata - born a fool and rascal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Every conditioned soul is inexperienced. Everyone is abodha jāta—born a fool and rascal"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {..."
14:4714:47, 19 September 2020 diff hist +3,361 N By following the principles laid down by great sages and saints of the past, we can very easily understand the aim of all life. The word avarah, meaning "inexperienced," is very significant in this verse - SB 4.18.4 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By following the principles laid down by great sages and saints of the past, we can very easily understand the aim of all life..."
14:3414:34, 19 September 2020 diff hist +3,355 N The Vedic principles (mahajano yena gatah sa panthah (CC Madhya 17.186)) urge us to follow in the footsteps of great liberated souls. In this way we can receive benefit in both this life and the next, and we can also improve our material life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vedic principles (mahājano yena gataḥ sa panthāḥ (CC Madhya 17.186)) urge us to follow in the footsteps of great lib..."
14:1914:19, 19 September 2020 diff hist +5,130 N In this verse (SB 4.18.3) the word amusmin is very explicit. It is the duty of everyone to mold his life in such a way that he will have a profitable next life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the word amuṣmin is very explicit. It is the duty of everyone to mold his life in such a way that he will have..."
14:1614:16, 19 September 2020 diff hist +5,302 N Unfortunately in this age, even exalted professors and learned men believe that there is no next life and that everything is finished in this life. Since they are rascals and fools, what advice can they give? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unfortunately in this age, even exalted professors and learned men believe that there is no next life and that everything is f..."
14:0614:06, 19 September 2020 diff hist +5,040 N Two significant words used in this verse (SB 4.18.3) are asmin and amusmin. Asmin means "in this life," and amusmin means - in the next life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Two significant words used in this verse are asmin and amuṣmin. Asmin means "in this life," and amuṣmin means "in the next..."
13:5913:59, 19 September 2020 diff hist +5,086 N If people follow the injunctions given by the great sages, srutis and smrtis, they can actually be happy in both this life and the next. Unfortunately rascals are manufacturing so many ways and means to be happy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If people follow the injunctions given by the great sages, śrutis and smṛtis, they can actually be happy in both this life..."
13:5313:53, 19 September 2020 diff hist +5,018 N In the Manu-smrti it is stated that a woman should not be given independence, but should be given protection by her father, husband and elderly sons. In all circumstances a woman should remain dependent upon some guardian Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Manu-smṛti it is stated that a woman should not be given independence, but should be given protection by her father,..."
13:4413:44, 19 September 2020 diff hist +5,569 N One should follow the principles laid down in sruti & smrti not only in one's spiritual life but also in material life. As far as human society is concerned, it should follow the Manu-smrti as well, for these laws are given by Manu, the father of mankind Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should follow the principles laid down in śrutis and smṛtis not only in one's spiritual life but in material life as we..."
13:4113:41, 19 September 2020 diff hist +5,401 N In Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu, Srila Rupa Gosvami says that if one poses himself as advanced in spiritual life but does not refer to the srutis and smrtis he is simply a disturbance in society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu, Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī says that if one poses himself as advanced in spiritual life but does no..."
13:3813:38, 19 September 2020 diff hist +5,362 N Human society should take advantage of the instructions from both sruti and smrti. If one wants to advance in spiritual life, he must take these instructions and follow the principles Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Human society should take advantage of the instructions from both śruti and smṛti. If one wants to advance in spiritual lif..."
13:3413:34, 19 September 2020 diff hist +5,265 N Vedic civilization takes advantage of the perfect knowledge presented in the Vedas and presented by great sages and brahmanas for the benefit of human society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vedic civilization takes advantage of the perfect knowledge presented in the Vedas and presented by great sages and brāhmaṇ..."
13:1813:18, 19 September 2020 diff hist +4,374 N For our understanding it is sometimes said that the Lord is situated in the heart of the thief as well as in the heart of the householders Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For our understanding it is sometimes said that the Lord is situated in the heart of the thief as well as in the heart of the..."
13:1513:15, 19 September 2020 diff hist +4,752 N The Supersoul in the heart of the thief dictates, "Go and steal things from that particular house," at the same time the Lord tells the householder, "Now be careful of thieves and burglars." These instructions to different persons appear contradictory Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Supersoul in the heart of the thief dictates, "Go and steal things from that particular house," and at the same time the L..."
13:0713:07, 19 September 2020 diff hist +4,625 N Sometimes the common man is bewildered by all this and considers such activities (of God) contradictory, but they are not contradictory. There is a great plan behind all the Lord's activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes the common man is bewildered by all this and considers such activities contradictory, but they are not contradictory..."
13:0513:05, 19 September 2020 diff hist +4,792 N One should not take the plural number of the word isvaranam to mean that there are many Godheads. The fact is that God is one, but He exists eternally and expands Himself in innumerable forms and acts in various ways Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not take the plural number of the word īśvarāṇām to mean that there are many Godheads. The fact is that God i..."
11:3011:30, 19 September 2020 diff hist +4,919 N The word isvaranam refers to all the Personalities of Godhead. As stated in BS 5.38: ramadi-murtisu kala-niyamena tisthan. In the SB it is confirmed that all the incarnations are partial expansions, or kala, of the SPG. However, Krsna is the original SPG Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word īśvarāṇām refers to all the Personalities of Godhead. As stated in Brahma-saṁhitā (BS 5.38): rāmādi-mūrti..."
11:2411:24, 19 September 2020 diff hist +4,510 N Sankarsana is the expansion of Baladeva, and Baladeva is the first manifestation of Krsna. Therefore all these incarnations are known as kala Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Saṅkarṣaṇa is the expansion of Baladeva, and Baladeva is the first manifestation of Kṛṣṇa. Therefore all these inc..." current
11:1811:18, 19 September 2020 diff hist +4,955 N The Lord is eternally existing as Krsna, the SP of Godhead, in Goloka Vrndavana. He has also simultaneously expanded Himself in innumerable forms, beginning with Lord Rama, Lord Nrsimha, Lord Varaha & all the incarnations coming directly from Sankarsana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is eternally existing as Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, in Goloka Vṛndāvana. He has also simulta..."
11:0811:08, 19 September 2020 diff hist +4,834 N It is not possible for a tiny human being to estimate the purpose and plans of such activities; therefore Srila Jiva Gosvami has said that unless the Lord's activities are accepted as inconceivable, they cannot be explained Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is not possible for a tiny human being to estimate the purpose and plans of such activities; therefore Śrīla Jīva Gosvā..."
11:0011:00, 19 September 2020 diff hist +4,490 N The activities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead in His various forms and incarnations are always uncommon and wonderful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The activities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead in His various forms and incarnations are always uncommon and wonderful"}..." current
10:4510:45, 19 September 2020 diff hist +2,285 N Due to a poor fund of knowledge, human beings sometimes think the Lord's activities contradictory Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Due to a poor fund of knowledge, human beings sometimes think the Lord's activities contradictory"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nir..." current
10:4310:43, 19 September 2020 diff hist 0 The Lord is known as Dharadhara, meaning, "He who keeps the planet earth on His tusks as the boar incarnation." No edit summary current
10:4310:43, 19 September 2020 diff hist +2,311 N The Lord is known as Dharadhara, meaning, "He who keeps the planet earth on His tusks as the boar incarnation." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is known as Dharādhara, meaning, "He who keeps the planet earth on His tusks as the boar incarnation"}} {{notes|}} {..."
10:3210:32, 19 September 2020 diff hist +2,141 N This (SB 4.17.34) refers to the time when Lord Krsna appeared as the supreme boar, Varaha, and rescued the earth, which had been merged in water Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This refers to the time when Lord Kṛṣṇa appeared as the supreme boar, Varāha, and rescued the earth, which had been mer..."
10:2310:23, 19 September 2020 diff hist +3,473 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead pushes the button of creation, and different energies create the material elements and various controllers of the physical elements, and their subsequent interactions follow the inconceivable plan of the SP of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Supreme Personality of Godhead pushes the button of creation, and different energies create the material elements and vari..." current
10:1910:19, 19 September 2020 diff hist +3,468 N All of these are created one after another by the inconceivable energy of the Lord. In modern electronics, a mechanic may, by pushing only one button, set off an electronic chain-reaction, by which so many actions are carried out one after another Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All of these are created one after another by the inconceivable energy of the Lord. In modern electronics, a mechanic may, by..." current
10:1510:15, 19 September 2020 diff hist +3,389 N All activities begin with the creation of the total energy, the mahat-tattva. Then, by the agitation of the three gunas, the physical elements are created, as well as the mind, ego and the controllers of the senses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All activities begin with the creation of the total energy, the mahat-tattva. Then, by the agitation of the three guṇas, the..."
10:0010:00, 19 September 2020 diff hist +3,288 N Although sometimes plans appear contradictory, there is a definite plan behind all action. One who is experienced and is favored by the Lord can understand that everything is being done according to the Lord's supreme plan Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although sometimes plans appear contradictory, there is a definite plan behind all action. One who is experienced and is favor..."
09:5609:56, 19 September 2020 diff hist +3,230 N In this verse (SB 4.17.32) the word mayaya is significant. Maya means "energy." Lord Brahma is not the energetic but is one of the manifestations of the Lord's marginal energy. In other words, Lord Brahma is only an instrument Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the word māyayā is significant. Māyā means "energy." Lord Brahmā is not the energetic but is one of the man..."
09:5109:51, 19 September 2020 diff hist +3,304 N Brahma is also one of these living entities, but he is especially empowered by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Although Brahma is supposed to be the creator of this universe, actually the Supreme Personality of Godhead is its ultimate creator Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahmā is also one of these living entities, but he is especially empowered by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Although B..."
09:4609:46, 19 September 2020 diff hist +3,347 N Unless one is favored and especially endowed with grace, he cannot understand how the one Supreme Personality of Godhead acts through His different energies. The living entities are also the marginal energy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless one is favored and especially endowed with grace, he cannot understand how the one Supreme Personality of Godhead acts..."
09:4309:43, 19 September 2020 diff hist +3,206 God is one, but He expands Himself in a variety of energies - the material energy, the spiritual energy, the marginal energy and so forth No edit summary current
09:3309:33, 19 September 2020 diff hist +2,157 N After all, it is the earth that is the resting place for all other living entities, and it is the earth that produces grains for them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After all, it is the earth that is the resting place for all other living entities, and it is the earth that produces grains f..."
09:3109:31, 19 September 2020 diff hist +2,414 N The planet earth argues that there is no doubt that one who creates can also annihilate by his sweet will. The planet earth questions why she should be killed when the Lord is prepared to give protection to everyone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The planet earth argues that there is no doubt that one who creates can also annihilate by his sweet will. The planet earth qu..."
09:2609:26, 19 September 2020 diff hist +3,647 N Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura sings: "You (God) are now completely independent to act however You like. If You like, You can kill me, and if You like, You can save me. In any case, I am Your eternal servant and You have every right to do whatever You like." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You are now completely independent to act however You like. If You like, You can kill me, and if You like, You can save me. In..." current
09:1809:18, 19 September 2020 diff hist +3,593 N Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura sings: "My dear Lord, whatever I have - even my mind, the center of all material necessities. namely my home, my body and whatever I have in connection with this body - I now surrender unto You" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura sings: "My dear Lord, whatever I have—even my mind, the center of all material necessities...."
09:1609:16, 19 September 2020 diff hist +3,379 N Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reaction. Do not fear Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reaction. Do not fear"}} {{n..."

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