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09:5409:54, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,753 N Kardama Muni prepared a great airplane, which was as large as a small town and had various gardens, palatial buildings, servants and maidservants Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kardama Muni prepared a great airplane, which was as large as a small town and had various gardens, palatial buildings, servan..."
09:5009:50, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,405 N In Siddhaloka all the inhabitants are great yogis, perfect in mystic powers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in Siddhaloka all the inhabitants are great yogīs, perfect in mystic powers"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}..."
09:4809:48, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,725 N It is certainly a very wonderful thing if we see a person on this planet flying in the sky without a vehicle, but in Vidyadhara-loka such flying is as commonplace as a bird's flying in the sky Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is certainly a very wonderful thing if we see a person on this planet flying in the sky without a vehicle, but in Vidyādha..."
09:4509:45, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,449 N All the residents of Siddhaloka are naturally endowed with these mystic yogic powers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the residents of Siddhaloka are naturally endowed with these mystic yogic powers"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{compl..."
09:4309:43, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,176 N By regularly practicing the yogic processes, the yogis attain various perfections; they can become smaller than the smallest, heavier than the heaviest, etc. They can even manufacture a planet, get whatever they like & control whatever man they want Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By regularly practicing the yogic processes one after another, the yogīs attain various perfections; they can become smaller..."
09:3909:39, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,927 N As far as the inhabitants of Siddhaloka are concerned, they are endowed with all mystic powers. The yogis in this planet practice the eightfold yogic mysticism - namely yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana and samadhi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as the inhabitants of Siddhaloka are concerned, they are endowed with all mystic powers. The yogīs in this planet prac..."
09:3709:37, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,697 N Just as fish can swim within water, the residents of Vidyadhara-loka can swim in the ocean of air Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as fish can swim within water, the residents of Vidyādhara-loka can swim in the ocean of air"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ni..."
08:5508:55, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,840 N In other words, they (one's forefathers) do not have to become ghosts - by offering oblations with faith and devotion to either Visnu, or His representative Aryama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In other words, they do not have to become ghosts"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-09-24T08:55:..."
08:5208:52, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,205 N If one offers oblations with faith and devotion - either to the lotus feet of Lord Visnu or to His representative in Pitrloka, Aryama - one's forefathers will attain material bodies to enjoy whatever material enjoyment is due them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one offers oblations with faith and devotion—either to the lotus feet of Lord Viṣṇu or to His representative in Pit..."
08:4808:48, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,702 N In Vedic civilization there is a performance called sraddha by which food is offered with faith and devotion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Vedic civilization there is a performance called śrāddha by which food is offered with faith and devotion"}} {{notes|}} {..."

15:4515:45, 20 September 2020 diff hist +3,665 N In Bhagavad-gita (9.25) it is said, pitrn yanti pitr-vratah. Those who are interested in family welfare are called pitr-vratah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"v"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-09-20T15:45:53Z}} {{last|2020-09-20T15:45:53Z}} {{totals_by_..."
14:5114:51, 20 September 2020 diff hist +2,430 N Because the liquor and beer are inferior, they are placed in an iron pot, and because soma-rasa is superior, it is placed in a golden pot Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the liquor and beer are inferior, they are placed in an iron pot, and because soma-rasa is superior, it is placed in a..." current
14:4414:44, 20 September 2020 diff hist +2,500 N The word ayah (iron) is very significant. Whereas the nectarean soma was put in a golden pot, the liquors and beers were put in an iron pot Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word ayaḥ (iron) is very significant. Whereas the nectarean soma was put in a golden pot, the liquors and beers were put..."
14:3914:39, 20 September 2020 diff hist +3,135 N The name of Prahlada Maharaja is very significant in this connection. Because Prahlada Maharaja was born in a family of demons, as the son of Hiranyakasipu, by his mercy the demons were and still are able to have their drinks in the form of wine and beer Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The name of Prahlāda Mahārāja is very significant in this connection. Because Prahlāda Mahārāja was born in a family of..."
14:3414:34, 20 September 2020 diff hist +2,559 N The demons also have their own types of beverages in the form of liquors and beers, just as the demigods use soma-rasa for their drinking purposes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demons also have their own types of beverages in the form of liquors and beers, just as the demigods use soma-rasa for the..."
14:0714:07, 20 September 2020 diff hist +2,658 N Soma is far different from the liquors made for demoniac people, as explained in the next verse - SB 4.18.15 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Soma is far different from the liquors made for demoniac people, as explained in the next verse"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirma..."
14:0314:03, 20 September 2020 diff hist +2,991 N The words hiranmayena patrena indicate that this soma beverage is not an ordinary intoxicating liquor. The demigods would not touch any kind of liquor. Nor is soma a kind of drug. It is a different kind of beverage, available in the heavenly planets Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The words hiraṇmayena pātreṇa indicate that this soma beverage is not an ordinary intoxicating liquor. The demigods would..."
13:5913:59, 20 September 2020 diff hist +2,845 N In this verse (SB 4.18.15) the word soma means "nectar." Soma is a kind of beverage made in the heavenly planets from the moon to the kingdoms of the demigods in the various higher planetary systems Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the word soma means "nectar." Soma is a kind of beverage made in the heavenly planets from the moon to the kingd..."
13:5313:53, 20 September 2020 diff hist +3,130 N In Kali-yuga, if this Vedic (Hare Krsna) maha-mantra is chanted regularly and heard regularly by the devotional process of sravanam kirtanam (SB 7.5.23), it will purify all societies, and thus humanity will be happy both materially and spiritually Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Kali-yuga, if this Vedic mahā-mantra is chanted regularly and heard regularly by the devotional process of śravaṇaṁ k..."
13:4913:49, 20 September 2020 diff hist +3,195 N Humanity must have food for the mind and ear, as well as for the purpose of vibration. As far as transcendental vibrations are concerned, the essence of all Vedic knowledge is the maha-mantra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Humanity must have food for the mind and ear, as well as for the purpose of vibration. As far as transcendental vibrations are..."
13:4613:46, 20 September 2020 diff hist +3,155 N Vedic knowledge is considered one of the necessities for human society. If human society remains satisfied simply by taking grains from the planet earth as well as other necessities for maintaining the body, society will not be sufficiently prosperous Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vedic knowledge is considered one of the necessities for human society. If human society remains satisfied simply by taking gr..."
13:4413:44, 20 September 2020 diff hist +3,067 N Brhaspati is the priest of the heavenly planets. Vedic knowledge was received in logical order by the great sages through Brhaspati for the benefit of human society, not only on this planet, but throughout the universes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bṛhaspati is the priest of the heavenly planets. Vedic knowledge was received in logical order by the great sages through B..."
13:3513:35, 20 September 2020 diff hist +3,894 N If the intelligent men, or the brahmanas of society, would follow the rules and regulations, certainly the entire face of this present world, which is in such chaotic condition, would change, and people would be happy and prosperous Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If the intelligent men, or the brāhmaṇas of society, would follow the rules and regulations, certainly the entire face of t..."
13:2813:28, 20 September 2020 diff hist +3,927 N Intelligent men should encourage the performance of sankirtana-yajna by their personal behavior. This means that they should follow the process of austerity by restricting themselves from illicit sex life, meat-eating, gambling and intoxication Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Intelligent men should encourage the performance of saṅkīrtana-yajña by their personal behavior. This means that they shou..."
13:2113:21, 20 September 2020 diff hist +3,700 N In this age of Kali the simple performance of sankirtana-yajna - the holding of festivals as initiated by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness - should be introduced in every town and village Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in this age of Kali the simple performance of saṅkīrtana-yajña—the holding of festivals as initiated by the Internationa..."
13:1713:17, 20 September 2020 diff hist +3,965 N As confirmed in BG, the process of yajna was instituted from the beginning of creation. By the regular performance of yajna, the equal distribution of wealth and the restriction of sense gratification, the entire world will be made peaceful & prosperous Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As confirmed in Bhagavad-gītā, the process of yajña was instituted from the beginning of creation. By the regular performan..."
13:0713:07, 20 September 2020 diff hist +4,012 N The planet earth is also called vasundhara. The word vasu means "wealth," and dhara "one who holds." All creatures within the earth fulfill the necessities required for human beings, & all living entities can be taken out of the earth by the proper means Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The planet earth is also called vasundharā. The word vasu means "wealth," and dharā means "one who holds." All creatures wit..."
10:5710:57, 20 September 2020 diff hist +2,562 N Level land is especially conducive to the production of grain. Thus the planet earth requested Maharaja Prthu to level the surface of the earth, breaking up the high land and mountains Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Level land is especially conducive to the production of grain. Thus the planet earth requested Mahārāja Pṛthu to level the..."
10:5310:53, 20 September 2020 diff hist +2,310 N King Indra of the heavenly planets is in charge of throwing thunderbolts and giving rainfall Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Indra of the heavenly planets is in charge of throwing thunderbolts and giving rainfall"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}}..."
10:4710:47, 20 September 2020 diff hist +3,729 N Just as a calf can derive milk from a cow, all living entities - including animals, birds, bees, reptiles and aquatics - can receive their respective foods from the planet earth, provided that human beings are not asat, or adhrta-vrata Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as a calf can derive milk from a cow, all living entities—including animals, birds, bees, reptiles and aquatics—can r..."
10:4210:42, 20 September 2020 diff hist +3,319 N Even though the earth's being in the shape of a cow may be taken figuratively, the meaning herein (SB4.18.9-10) is very explicit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even though the earth's being in the shape of a cow may be taken figuratively, the meaning herein is very explicit"}} {{notes|..."
10:3910:39, 20 September 2020 diff hist +3,624 N Just as a cow cannot deliver sufficient milk without being affectionate to her calf, the earth cannot produce sufficient necessities without feeling affection for those who are Krsna conscious Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as a cow cannot deliver sufficient milk without being affectionate to her calf, the earth cannot produce sufficient neces..." current
10:3310:33, 20 September 2020 diff hist +3,745 N These are nice instructions for milking a cow. The cow must first have a calf so that out of affection for the calf she will voluntarily give sufficient milk. There must also be an expert milkman and a suitable pot in which to keep the milk Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These are nice instructions for milking a cow. The cow must first have a calf so that out of affection for the calf she will v..."
10:1810:18, 20 September 2020 diff hist +4,866 Unless the people of the world take to Krsna consciousness, there will be a scarcity of food and much suffering No edit summary current
10:1210:12, 20 September 2020 diff hist +5,314 N In its present condition, the world can only be saved by introducing this sankirtana, this Krsna consciousness movement. As we have learned from the previous verse (SB 4.18.7), one who is not in Krsna consciousness is considered a thief Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In its present condition, the world can only be saved by introducing this saṅkīrtana, this Kṛṣṇa consciousness moveme..."
10:0810:08, 20 September 2020 diff hist +4,843 N Lord Caitanya, whose bodily complexion is golden and who is always accompanied by His confidential devotees to preach this Krsna consciousness movement all over the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya, whose bodily complexion is golden and who is always accompanied by His confidential devotees to preach this K..." current
09:5809:58, 20 September 2020 diff hist +4,890 N Atheists will not believe in this spiritual method of producing grains (for performing sacrifices), but whether they believe or not, the fact remains that we are not independent to produce grain by mechanical means Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"atheists will not believe in this spiritual method of producing grains, but whether they believe or not, the fact remains that..."
09:4509:45, 20 September 2020 diff hist +4,773 N In this verse (SB 4.18.8) there are two significant words: yogena, "by the approved method," and drstena, "as exemplified by the former acaryas." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse there are two significant words: yogena, "by the approved method," and dṛṣṭena, "as exemplified by the for..."
09:4009:40, 20 September 2020 diff hist +5,215 N When there is sufficient grain production, the general populace eats the grains, and animals like cows, goats and other domestic animals eat the grasses and grains also Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When there is sufficient grain production, the general populace eats the grains, and animals like cows, goats and other domest..."
09:3609:36, 20 September 2020 diff hist +4,953 N When there is a scarcity of grain, the government should follow the methods prescribed in the sastra and approved by the acaryas; thus there will be a sufficient production of grains, and food scarcity and famine can be checked Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When there is a scarcity of grain, the government should follow the methods prescribed in the śāstra and approved by the āc..."
09:1409:14, 20 September 2020 diff hist +3,798 N It is explained in Bhagavad-gita that if one eats food grains without offering them to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Yajna, he is a thief and liable to be punished Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is also explained in Bhagavad-gītā that if one eats food grains without offering them to the Supreme Personality of Godhe..."
09:1209:12, 20 September 2020 diff hist +3,772 N The word cori-bhute indicates that the population has turned to thievery. According to Vedic understanding, men are transformed into thieves when they plan economic development for sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word corī-bhūte indicates that the population has turned to thievery. According to Vedic understanding, men are transfor..."
09:0309:03, 20 September 2020 diff hist +3,597 N That which happened during the time of Prthu Maharaja (using grains for sense gratification) and his father, King Vena, is also happening at this present moment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That which happened during the time of Pṛthu Mahārāja and his father, King Vena, is also happening at this present moment"..."

17:2817:28, 19 September 2020 diff hist +5,077 N If they (the people in this age who act for sense gratification) continue like this, there will ultimately be a state of poverty, and no grains, fruits or flowers will be produced Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If they continue like this, there will ultimately be a state of poverty, and no grains, fruits or flowers will be produced"}}..."
17:2317:23, 19 September 2020 diff hist +5,176 N Such people (those who act for sense gratification) will gradually become poverty-stricken, for they cannot use things which are to be enjoyed by the Supreme Lord for their own sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such people will gradually become poverty-stricken, for they cannot use things which are to be enjoyed by the Supreme Lord for..."
17:1717:17, 19 September 2020 diff hist +5,270 N The word yajna indicates Lord Visnu. We should work only for His satisfaction. In modern times (Kali-yuga), however, people have forgotten Visnu altogether, and they conduct their activities for sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word yajña indicates Lord Viṣṇu. We should work only for His satisfaction. In modern times (Kali-yuga), however, peop..."
17:1317:13, 19 September 2020 diff hist +5,281 N Activities intended to satisfy the senses of the Supreme Lord, Krsna, are called krsnarthe 'khila-cestah. This indicates that one can attempt all kinds of work, but one should do so to satisfy Krsna. This is described in Bhagavad-gita as yajnarthat karma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Activities intended to satisfy the senses of the Supreme Lord, Kṛṣṇa, are called kṛṣṇārthe 'khila-ceṣṭāḥ...."
17:0417:04, 19 September 2020 diff hist +4,764 N All these persons are asat, nondevotees. Nondevotees are also called grha-vrata, whereas the devotee is called dhrta-vrata Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All these persons are asat, nondevotees. Nondevotees are also called gṛha-vrata, whereas the devotee is called dhṛta-vrata..."
16:5716:57, 19 September 2020 diff hist +5,084 N The nondevotees have been described in Bhagavad-gita as duskrtinah (miscreants), mudhah (asses or rascals), naradhamah (lowest of mankind) and mayayapahrta-jnanah - those who have lost their knowledge to the power of the illusory energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The nondevotees have been described in Bhagavad-gītā as duṣkṛtinaḥ (miscreants), mūḍhāḥ (asses or rascals), nar..." current
16:4916:49, 19 September 2020 diff hist +4,716 N In this verse (SB 4.18.6) the words asadbhih and adhrta-vrataih are important. The word asadbhih refers to the nondevotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the words asadbhiḥ and adhṛta-vrataiḥ are important. The word asadbhiḥ refers to the nondevotees"}} {{no..."

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