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16:5316:53, 22 September 2020 diff hist +5,220 N To become fixed in devotional service one has to become completely cleansed from the contamination of the material modes of nature. For work in devotional service the first item is adau gurv-asrayam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To become fixed in devotional service one has to become completely cleansed from the contamination of the material modes of na..."
16:4216:42, 22 September 2020 diff hist +4,991 N In Bhagavad-gita (BG 7.28) it is also said that without being pious one cannot engage in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā (BG 7.28) it is also said that without being pious one cannot engage in devotional service"}} {{notes|}} {{..."
16:3416:34, 22 September 2020 diff hist +5,433 N It is recommended (yogesvara-upasanaya) that one serve the lotus feet of the topmost yogi, or the devotee. To serve the topmost devotee means to hear from him about the glories of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is recommended (yogeśvara-upāsanayā) that one serve the lotus feet of the topmost yogī, or the devotee. To serve the to..."
16:2016:20, 22 September 2020 diff hist +4,973 N Narottama dasa Thakura says, chadiya vaisnava-seva nistara payeche keba: without serving a pure devotee, one cannot advance in spiritual life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Narottama dāsa Ṭhākura says, chāḍiyā vaiṣṇava-sevā nistāra pāyeche kebā: without serving a pure devotee, one c..."
16:1516:15, 22 September 2020 diff hist +5,208 N Yuktatama indicates the topmost of all yogis - the devotees, who can also be called yogesvara. In this verse (SB 4.22.22), yogesvara-upasana means to render service to a pure devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"yuktatama indicates the topmost of all yogīs—the devotees, who can also be called yogeśvara. In this verse, yogeśvara-up..."
15:5915:59, 22 September 2020 diff hist +5,404 N In the Eighteenth Chapter (18.78), Krsna is described as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Hari, who is the master of all mystic power (yatra yogesvarah krsnah). Yogesvara is also described at the end of the Sixth Chapter (6.47): sa me yuktatamo matah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Eighteenth Chapter (18.78), Kṛṣṇa is described as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Hari, who is the master of..."
15:4315:43, 22 September 2020 diff hist +5,164 N The word yogesvara is applicable to both the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, and His devotees also. In Bhagavad-gita this word occurs in two places Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word yogeśvara is applicable to both the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, and His devotees also. In Bhagavad-..."
15:2515:25, 22 September 2020 diff hist +4,555 N One can cease material activities when he actually has the taste for devotional service. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu also recommended love of Godhead as the ultimate goal of life - prema pum-artho mahan Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One can cease material activities when he actually has the taste for devotional service. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu also recom..."
15:0815:08, 22 September 2020 diff hist +4,539 N Increased attachment for the Supreme Personality of Godhead is advised in all sastras. That is the only way of detachment from material existence and is explained in Bhagavad-gita (BG 2.59) as param drstva nivartate Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"increased attachment for the Supreme Personality of Godhead is advised in all śāstras. That is the only way of detachment fr..."
14:4614:46, 22 September 2020 diff hist +4,455 N Many yogis who are attached to the localized aspect of Brahman as Paramatma - great sages like Visvamitra - also fall down as victims of women Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"many yogīs who are attached to the localized aspect of Brahman as Paramātmā—great sages like Viśvāmitra—also fall dow..."
14:3814:38, 22 September 2020 diff hist +4,463 N Impersonalists, after rejecting this world as mithya, or false (jagan mithya), come down again to this jagan mithya, although they take sannyasa to increase their attachment for Brahman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Impersonalists, after rejecting this world as mithyā, or false (jagan mithyā), come down again to this jagan mithyā, althou..."
14:2814:28, 22 September 2020 diff hist +4,450 N To increase attachment for Brahman means to engage in devotional service. Those who are attached to the impersonal form of Brahman cannot remain attached for very long Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To increase attachment for Brahman means to engage in devotional service. Those who are attached to the impersonal form of Bra..."
14:1414:14, 22 September 2020 diff hist +4,780 N Athato brahma jijnasa means that in order to get out of the bodily conception, one has to increase attachment to or inquiry about Brahman. Then he can be situated in the transcendental devotional service - sravanam kirtanam visnoh - SB 7.5.23 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Athāto brahma jijñāsā means that in order to get out of the bodily conception, one has to increase attachment to or inquir..."
13:5913:59, 22 September 2020 diff hist +4,403 N As confirmed in the Vedanta-sutra (1.1.1), athato brahma jijnasa: without inquiry about the Supreme, or the Transcendence, one cannot give up attachment for this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As confirmed in the Vedānta-sūtra (1.1.1), athāto brahma jijñāsā: without inquiry about the Supreme, or the Transcendenc..."
13:5113:51, 22 September 2020 diff hist +4,234 N Here in this verse (SB 4.22.21) the indication is that one has to steadfastly increase attachment for the Transcendence - brahmani Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here in this verse the indication is that one has to steadfastly increase attachment for the Transcendence (brahmaṇi)"}} {{n..."
13:3913:39, 22 September 2020 diff hist −9 The ultimate goal of life is described in Bhagavad-gita (BG 2.59). param drstva nivartate No edit summary current
13:3913:39, 22 September 2020 diff hist +4,109 N The ultimate goal of life is described in Bhagavad-gita (BG 2.59). param drstva nivartate Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ultimate goal of life is described in Bhagavad-gītā (BG 2.59). paraṁ dṛṣṭvā nivartate"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..."
13:3313:33, 22 September 2020 diff hist +4,607 N Everyone in human society is engaged for the ultimate benefit of life, but persons who are in the bodily conception cannot achieve the ultimate goal, nor can they understand what it is Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone in human society is engaged for the ultimate benefit of life, but persons who are in the bodily conception cannot ach..."
13:2113:21, 22 September 2020 diff hist +3,479 N The process of hearing and chanting about the glories of the Lord is the only means to clarify the heart of material contamination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the process of hearing and chanting about the glories of the Lord is the only means to clarify the heart of material contamina..."
13:1313:13, 22 September 2020 diff hist +3,895 N Prthu Maharaja was already a self-realized soul; he had a natural inclination to glorify the activities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and the Kumaras assured him that there was no chance of his falling victim to the illusory energy of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pṛthu Mahārāja was already a self-realized soul; therefore he had a natural inclination to glorify the activities of the S..."
13:0513:05, 22 September 2020 diff hist +3,745 N By the association of pure devotees, he (the living being) is awakened, and immediately the spirit soul is situated in his own glory by understanding his constitutional position as the eternal servant of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"by the association of pure devotees, he is awakened, and immediately the spirit soul is situated in his own glory by understan..."

18:5618:56, 21 September 2020 diff hist +3,593 N As silver becomes shiny by being polished, the heart of a materialistic person is cleansed of lusty desires by the good association of devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As silver becomes shiny by being polished, the heart of a materialistic person is cleansed of lusty desires by the good associ..."
18:4418:44, 21 September 2020 diff hist +4,580 N The discussion of spiritual matters amongst devotees is beneficial for everyone, without exception. Consequently the Kumaras admitted that not only was the King benefited by such a meeting, but the Kumaras were as well Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The discussion of spiritual matters amongst devotees is beneficial for everyone, without exception. Consequently the Kumāras..."
18:3818:38, 21 September 2020 diff hist +4,139 N If one participates in a discussion of devotees, he is both materially and spiritually benefited. The speaker and the audience are both benefited, and the karmis and jnanis are benefited Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one participates in a discussion of devotees, he is both materially and spiritually benefited. The speaker and the audience..."
18:3118:31, 21 September 2020 diff hist +4,332 N When one takes advantage of this opportunity, he is assured of a human form of life in the next birth, or he may be liberated completely and go back home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one takes advantage of this opportunity, he is assured of a human form of life in the next birth, or he may be liberated..."
18:2418:24, 21 September 2020 diff hist +4,372 N The word ubhayesam can be described in many ways. Generally there are two classes of men, the materialist and the transcendentalist. By hearing discussions between devotees, both the materialist and transcendentalist are benefited Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word ubhayeṣām can be described in many ways. Generally there are two classes of men, the materialist and the transcend..." current
18:1918:19, 21 September 2020 diff hist +4,460 N Questions put by a saintly person to another saintly person about the Personality of Godhead or about the ultimate goal of life surcharge everything spiritually. Whoever takes advantage of such discussions is benefited both in this life and in the next Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"questions put by a saintly person to another saintly person about the Supreme Personality of Godhead or about the ultimate goa..."
18:1318:13, 21 September 2020 diff hist +4,050 N When Narada Muni questioned Lord Brahma about the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Brahma thanked Narada Muni for giving him a chance to speak about the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Nārada Muni questioned Lord Brahmā about the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Brahmā thanked Nārada Muni for givi..."
18:1018:10, 21 September 2020 diff hist +4,012 N Sanat-kumara, one of the Kumaras, informed Prthu Maharaja that his meeting with the Kumaras benefited not only Maharaja Prthu but the Kumaras as well Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sanat-kumāra, one of the Kumāras, informed Pṛthu Mahārāja that his meeting with the Kumāras benefited not only Mahārā..."
18:0718:07, 21 September 2020 diff hist +4,629 N Not a single person in the West became Krsna conscious before the Krsna consciousness movement was founded. But when the same Bhagavad-gita was presented as it is through the disciplic succession the effect of spiritual realization was manifested Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Not a single person in the West became Kṛṣṇa conscious before the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement was founded. But wh..."
17:3517:35, 21 September 2020 diff hist +4,262 N Hearing discussions among the devotees is the only means to receive the powerful message of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hearing discussions among the devotees is the only means to receive the powerful message of the Supreme Personality of Godhead..." current
17:2417:24, 21 September 2020 diff hist +2,855 N Sometimes great personalities put themselves in that position and inquire from a higher authority because they are always thinking of the benefit of others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"sometimes great personalities put themselves in that position and inquire from a higher authority because they are always thin..."
17:0817:08, 21 September 2020 diff hist +2,924 N Questions by exalted persons put before the Supreme Personality of Godhead or His devotees are meant for the benefit of the general people Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"questions by exalted persons put before the Supreme Personality of Godhead or His devotees are meant for the benefit of the ge..." current
16:5716:57, 21 September 2020 diff hist +2,889 N Although Arjuna knew all the transcendental science, he questioned Krsna as if he did not know. Similarly, Prthu Maharaja knew everything, but he presented himself before the Kumaras as if he did not know anything Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"although Arjuna knew all the transcendental science, he questioned Kṛṣṇa as if he did not know. Similarly, Pṛthu Mahā..."

18:5018:50, 20 September 2020 diff hist +2,954 N For one who has unflinching devotional faith in the Supreme Personality of Godhead and is engaged in His service, all good qualities become manifest in his person." (SB 5.18.12) Thus the Kumaras were very much pleased Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For one who has unflinching devotional faith in the Supreme Personality of Godhead and is engaged in His service, all good qua..."
18:4418:44, 20 September 2020 diff hist +2,378 N All these good qualifications are present in Prthu Maharaja's speech because he is a perfect devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All these good qualifications are present in Pṛthu Mahārāja's speech because he is a perfect devotee"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
18:3418:34, 20 September 2020 diff hist +6,295 N Such great personalities act as spiritual masters for the benefit of the people in general, and as such, a spiritual master who is preaching the glories of Narayana should be accepted as Narayana and be given all respects due Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such great personalities act as spiritual masters for the benefit of the people in general, and as such, a spiritual master wh..."
18:2718:27, 20 September 2020 diff hist +3,762 According to the Vaisnava philosophy, a devotee is as good as Narayana not by becoming Narayana but by becoming the most confidential servant of Narayana No edit summary current
18:2518:25, 20 September 2020 diff hist +6,487 N Generally, a sannyasi is addressed as Narayana by the Mayavadis. Their idea is that simply by taking sannyasa one becomes equal to Narayana or becomes Narayana Himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally, a sannyāsī is addressed as Nārāyaṇa by the Māyāvādīs. Their idea is that simply by taking sannyāsa one b..."
18:1818:18, 20 September 2020 diff hist +6,486 N The devotees are actually the representatives of the Supreme Lord, and as such they travel all over the world directly as Narayana because they carry Narayana within their hearts and preach His glories Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the devotees are actually the representatives of the Supreme Lord, and as such they travel all over the world directly as Nār..."
18:1018:10, 20 September 2020 diff hist +6,344 N The jnanis' idea of the highest position is merging into the effulgence of the Lord. But a devotee's highest position is in preaching all over the world the glories of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The jñānīs' idea of the highest position is merging into the effulgence of the Lord. But a devotee's highest position is in..."
18:0318:03, 20 September 2020 diff hist +6,316 N Everyone is trying to elevate himself to the highest position according to his mentality. The karmis, who have a bodily concept of life, try to enjoy sense gratification to the utmost Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone is trying to elevate himself to the highest position according to his mentality. The karmīs, who have a bodily conce..."
17:5317:53, 20 September 2020 diff hist +6,385 N The madhyama-adhikari does not care for the demoniac living entities, and the neophyte kanistha-adhikari does not know much about sastra but has full faith in the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the madhyama-adhikārī does not care for the demoniac living entities, and the neophyte kaniṣṭha-adhikārī does not know..."
17:2917:29, 20 September 2020 diff hist +6,142 N The advanced devotee can also see all other living entities as part and parcel of the Supreme Lord, without discrimination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The advanced devotee can also see all other living entities as part and parcel of the Supreme Lord, without discrimination"}}..."
17:2117:21, 20 September 2020 diff hist +6,692 N The word atmavatam is significant in this verse (SB 4.22.16). There are three different kinds of devotees, namely kanistha-adhikari, madhyama-adhikari and uttama-adhikari: the neophyte, the preacher and the maha-bhagavata, or the highly advanced devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word ātmavatām is significant in this verse. There are three different kinds of devotees, namely kaniṣṭha-adhikārī..."
17:1517:15, 20 September 2020 diff hist +6,131 N He (God) is always with the individual as a friend sitting by the side of a friend, and He gives facilities to all living entities according to their desires Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is always with the individual as a friend sitting by the side of a friend, and He gives facilities to all living entities a..."
17:0817:08, 20 September 2020 diff hist +5,981 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is always trying to give the individual soul the intelligence to understand about Himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead is always trying to give the individual soul the intelligence to understand about Himself"}..."
16:5416:54, 20 September 2020 diff hist +6,505 N The best devotees are atmavat, or those who have fully realized the Supreme Soul. The Personality of Godhead, as Paramatma, is sitting within everyone's heart, trying to elevate everyone to the platform of Krsna consciousness. He is called atma-bhavana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The best devotees are ātmavat, or those who have fully realized the Supreme Soul. The Supreme Personality of Godhead, as Para..."
16:4116:41, 20 September 2020 diff hist +6,301 N In the beginning they were impersonalists, but later they developed devotional activities; they are the best of the transcendentalists Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the beginning they were impersonalists, but later they developed devotional activities; therefore they are the best of the..."
16:3016:30, 20 September 2020 diff hist +6,604 N There are different kinds of transcendentalists, namely the jnanis, or impersonalists, the mystic yogis and, of course, all the devotees of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The Kumaras were both yogis and jnanis and finally bhaktas later on Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are different kinds of transcendentalists, namely the jñānīs, or impersonalists, the mystic yogīs and, of course, al..."

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