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16:1216:12, 24 September 2020 diff hist +2,603 N Srila Rupa Gosvami recommends: anasaktasya visayan yatharham upayunjatah. One should not be attached to sense objects, but should accept sense enjoyment as much as required, no more Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī recommends: anāsaktasya viṣayān yathārham upayuñjataḥ. One should not be attached to sense obj..."
16:0916:09, 24 September 2020 diff hist +2,849 N One has to become a gosvami and control his senses. One should not simply use his senses for sense gratification; rather, the senses should be employed just as much as required for maintaining body and soul together Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One has to become a gosvāmī and control his senses. One should not simply use his senses for sense gratification; rather, th..."
15:5915:59, 24 September 2020 diff hist +2,649 N Everyone is afraid of danger at every moment, but when one sees a devotee like Narada, all fear is relieved Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone is afraid of danger at every moment, but when one sees a devotee like Nārada, all fear is relieved"}} {{notes|}} {{c..." current
15:5715:57, 24 September 2020 diff hist +2,965 N More or less, when it is night everyone is afraid, either in the city or in the village. However, as soon as the sun rises, everyone is relieved. Similarly, this material world is dark by nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"More or less, when it is night everyone is afraid, either in the city or in the village. However, as soon as the sun rises, ev..."
15:5515:55, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,085 N Because of the night's darkness, everyone is afraid of rogues and thieves, especially in great cities. People are often afraid to go out on the streets, and we understand that even in a great city like New York people do not like to go out at night Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of the night's darkness, everyone is afraid of rogues and thieves, especially in great cities. People are often afraid..."
15:4615:46, 24 September 2020 diff hist +1,666 N It is significant that all the Pracetas were engaged in practicing yoga to concentrate their minds on the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is significant that all the Pracetās were engaged in practicing yoga to concentrate their minds on the Supreme Personality..."
15:4315:43, 24 September 2020 diff hist +1 Narada is considered one of the demigods, of course, and the word devarsi means "the saintly person among the demigods." No edit summary current
15:4315:43, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,375 N Narada is considered one of the demigods, of course, and the word devarsi means "the saintly person among the demigods." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nārada is considered one of the demigods, of course, and the word devarṣi means "the saintly person among the demigods"}} {..."
15:3915:39, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,621 N The great sage Narada travels everywhere. He goes to the demons and the demigods and is equally respected. He is consequently described herein (SB 4.31.3) as surasuredya, worshiped both by demons and by demigods Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sage Nārada travels everywhere. He goes to the demons and the demigods and is equally respected. He is consequently..."
15:3415:34, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,474 N Following the instructions of Lord Siva, the Pracetas also concentrated their minds on the Syamasundara form of the Supreme Brahman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Following the instructions of Lord Śiva, the Pracetās also concentrated their minds on the Śyāmasundara form of the Suprem..."
15:3115:31, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,708 N In his prayers, Lord Siva concentrated upon the personal features of Parabrahman, described in personal terms as snigdha-pravrd-ghana-syamam - SB 4.24.45 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In his prayers, Lord Śiva concentrated upon the personal features of Parabrahman, described in personal terms as snigdha-prā..."
15:2815:28, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,854 N In this verse (SB 4.31.3) the words pare amale are significant. The realization of Brahman is explained in SB. The Absolute Truth is realized in three phases - impersonal effulgence (Brahman), localized Paramatma and the SP of Godhead, Bhagavan Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the words pare amale are significant. The realization of Brahman is explained in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. The Absol..."
15:0815:08, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,266 N The place where the Pracetas were residing was perfect for executing spiritual activities, for it is indicated that the great sage Jajali attained mukti (liberation) there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The place where the Pracetās were residing was perfect for executing spiritual activities, for it is indicated that the great..."
15:0415:04, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,128 N A learned person sees everyone equally on a spiritual basis, and a learned person, a devotee, wants to see everyone developed in Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A learned person sees everyone equally on a spiritual basis, and a learned person, a devotee, wants to see everyone developed..."
14:5914:59, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,384 N The humble sage, by virtue of true knowledge, sees with equal vision a learned and gentle brahmana, a cow, an elephant, a dog and dog-eater - outcaste Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The humble sage, by virtue of true knowledge, sees with equal vision a learned and gentle brāhmaṇa, a cow, an elephant, a d..."
14:4414:44, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,645 N When perfect knowledge is expanded, one ceases to see the outward covering of the living entity. He sees, rather, the spirit soul within the body. Thus he does not make distinctions between a human being and an animal, a learned brahmana and a candala Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When perfect knowledge is expanded, one ceases to see the outward covering of the living entity. He sees, rather, the spirit s..."
14:3814:38, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,367 N When one actually becomes spiritually advanced, he does not see the difference between one living entity and another. This platform is attained by determination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one actually becomes spiritually advanced, he does not see the difference between one living entity and another. This pla..."
14:3114:31, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,692 N One who is thus transcendentally situated at once realizes the Supreme Brahman & becomes fully joyful. He never laments nor desires to have anything; he is equally disposed to every living entity. In that state he attains pure devotional service unto Me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who is thus transcendentally situated at once realizes the Supreme Brahman and becomes fully joyful. He never laments nor..."
14:1514:15, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,175 N The Pracetas properly executed this function (studying the Vedas and performing severe austerities and penances) and consequently became equal to all other living entities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Pracetās properly executed this function and consequently became equal to all other living entities"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
14:1014:10, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,156 N The word brahma-satra means "cultivation of spiritual knowledge." Actually, both the Vedas and severe austerity are known as brahma. Vedas tattvam tapo brahma. Brahma also means "the Absolute Truth." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word brahma-satra means "cultivation of spiritual knowledge." Actually, both the Vedas and severe austerity are known as b..."
13:5813:58, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,444 N The home is considered to be a dark well covered by grass, and if one falls within this well, he simply dies without anyone's caring. One should therefore not be too much attached to family life, for it will spoil one's development of Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The home is considered to be a dark well covered by grass, and if one falls within this well, he simply dies without anyone's..."
13:5413:54, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,121 N Hitvatma-patam grham andha-kupam: to finish the materialistic way of life, one should leave his so-called comfortable home life, which is simply a means for killing the soul - atma-patam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hitvātma-pātaṁ gṛham andha-kūpam: to finish the materialistic way of life, one should leave his so-called comfortable h..."
13:5013:50, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,959 N Giving up a comfortable home life is absolutely necessary for human beings and is advised by Prahlada Maharaja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Giving up a comfortable home life is absolutely necessary for human beings and is advised by Prahlāda Mahārāja"}} {{notes|}..."
13:4813:48, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,784 N Pracinabarhisat was waiting for the arrival of his sons, but following the instructions of Narada, as soon as his intelligence was properly developed, he simply left instructions for his sons. Thus without waiting for their arrival, he left home Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prācīnabarhiṣat was waiting for the arrival of his sons, but following the instructions of Nārada, as soon as his intelli..."
13:4313:43, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,034 N As soon as the time is ripe, or as soon as one has developed perfect Krsna consciousness, he should leave home, even though all his duties may not be fulfilled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as the time is ripe, or as soon as one has developed perfect Kṛṣṇa consciousness, he should leave home, even tho..."
13:4013:40, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,059 N King Pracinabarhisat, the father of the Pracetas, left home before the arrival of his sons, who were engaged in austerity within the water Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Prācīnabarhiṣat, the father of the Pracetās, left home before the arrival of his sons, who were engaged in austerity..."
13:3813:38, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,298 N The conclusion is that when the children are grown, the wife should be put in the children's charge. The husband may then leave home to develop Krsna consciousness. Everything depends on the development of mature knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conclusion is that when the children are grown, the wife should be put in the children's charge. The husband may then leav..."
13:3413:34, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,105 N Unless one practices penances and austerities in his student life, he cannot understand the existence of God. Without realizing Krsna, one cannot make his life perfect Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless one practices penances and austerities in his student life, he cannot understand the existence of God. Without realizin..." current
13:3013:30, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,025 N When the children are grown up, the man should leave home and search for Krsna consciousness. In this way one can make one's life perfect by going home to the kingdom of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the children are grown up, the man should leave home and search for Kṛṣṇa consciousness. In this way one can make o..." current
13:2713:27, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,285 N Human civilization should be based on the Vedic principles. This means that in the beginning of life boys and girls should undergo penances and austerities. When they are grown, they should get married, live for some time at home and beget children Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"human civilization should be based on the Vedic principles. This means that in the beginning of life boys and girls should und..."
13:2313:23, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,020 N Most of the children are varna-sankara, meaning "born of undesirable fathers and mothers." Consequently, the whole world is in chaos Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Most of the children are varṇa-saṅkara, meaning "born of undesirable fathers and mothers." Consequently, the whole world i..."
13:2013:20, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,201 The basic flaw in modern civilization is that boys and girls are given freedom during school and college to enjoy sex life No edit summary current
13:1913:19, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,127 The brahmacari, or student, is never allowed to mingle with women and learn from the beginning of life about sex enjoyment No edit summary current
13:1813:18, 24 September 2020 diff hist +143 In the beginning of life, as a brahmacari, one has to undergo severe penances and austerities in order to be educated in spiritual values No edit summary current
13:1713:17, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,312 N After finishing their family life, which lasted thousands of years according to the calculations of the demigods, the Pracetas decided to leave home, putting their wife in the charge of a son named Daksa. This is the process of Vedic civilization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After finishing their family life, which lasted thousands of years according to the calculations of the demigods, the Pracetā..."
13:1313:13, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,231 N After the Pracetas had finished their penances, they were blessed by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The Lord blessed them by telling them that after finishing their family life they would return home, back to Godhead, in due course of time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After the Pracetās had finished their penances, they were blessed by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The Lord blessed the..."
11:2511:25, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,021 N From this statement it appears that town and city planning is not new but has been coming down since the time of King Prthu. In India we can see regular planning methods evident in very old cities. In SB there are many descriptions of such ancient cities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From this statement it appears that town and city planning is not new but has been coming down since the time of King Pṛthu...."
11:1411:14, 24 September 2020 diff hist +2,166 N King Prthu, an incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, did not wait for King Indra to break up the hills and mountains but did so himself by using his strong bow Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Pṛthu, an incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, did not wait for King Indra to break up the hills and moun..."
11:1211:12, 24 September 2020 diff hist +2,154 N Generally the mountainous and hilly portions of the earth are made flat by the striking of thunderbolts. Generally this is the business of King Indra of the heavenly planets Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally the mountainous and hilly portions of the earth are made flat by the striking of thunderbolts. Generally this is the..."
11:0611:06, 24 September 2020 diff hist +2,727 N Every moon is earthly, being composed of the five elements Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Every moon is earthly, being composed of the five elements"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-09-..." current
11:0411:04, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,129 N There are different varieties of living entities on different planets, and they all derive their eatables from their planets in different forms. On the basis of these descriptions, how can one assume that there is no living entity on the moon Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are different varieties of living entities on different planets, and they all derive their eatables from their planets i..."
11:0011:00, 24 September 2020 diff hist +2,844 N This (SB 4.18.26) is evidence that the Lord supplies food to everyone. As confirmed in the Vedas: eko bahunam yo vidadhati kaman. Although the Lord is one, He is supplying all necessities to everyone through the medium of the planet earth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is evidence that the Lord supplies food to everyone. As confirmed in the Vedas: eko bahūnāṁ yo vidadhāti kāmān. Al..."
10:5210:52, 24 September 2020 diff hist +2,649 N Eagles are fond of eating goats, and of course many birds eat only fruits and berries. Therefore the words caram, referring to moving animals, and acaram, referring to grasses, fruits and vegetables, are mentioned in this verse - SB 4.18.23-24 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Eagles are fond of eating goats, and of course many birds eat only fruits and berries. Therefore the words caram, referring to..."
10:4910:49, 24 September 2020 diff hist +2,494 N There are many carnivorous birds descended from Garuda, the winged carrier of Lord Visnu. Indeed, there is a particular type of bird that is very fond of eating monkeys Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many carnivorous birds descended from Garuḍa, the winged carrier of Lord Viṣṇu. Indeed, there is a particular..."
10:4410:44, 24 September 2020 diff hist +2,958 N Payah-panam bhujanganam: if one feeds a serpent milk, the snake will simply increase his venom. However, if one supplies milk to a talented sage or saint, the sage will develop finer brain tissues by which he can contemplate higher, spiritual life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Payaḥ-pānaṁ bhujaṅgānām: if one feeds a serpent milk, the snake will simply increase his venom. However, if one suppl..."
10:4110:41, 24 September 2020 diff hist +2,773 N The point is that everyone is taking his eatables from the planet earth. According to one's association with the material qualities, one develops a certain type of character Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The point is that everyone is taking his eatables from the planet earth. According to one's association with the material qual..."
10:3910:39, 24 September 2020 diff hist +2,954 N Within this material world there are various types of living entities, and the different types of reptiles and scorpions mentioned in this verse (SB 4.18.22) are also provided with their sustenance by the arrangement of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Within this material world there are various types of living entities, and the different types of reptiles and scorpions menti..."
10:1310:13, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,234 N In the Dasama-skandha, the Tenth Canto, of Srimad-Bhagavatam, there is a vivid description of how the demons appear before Krsna in various wonderful forms. For instance, Bakasura appeared before Krsna and His cowherd boyfriends as a gigantic crane Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Daśama-skandha, the Tenth Canto, of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, there is a vivid description of how the demons appear before..."
10:0910:09, 24 September 2020 diff hist +2,994 N Such powers (by which one can disappear from vision and reappear in a different form) are also mystic powers. The possession of such mystic power is called isita. The demons generally learn such mystic powers by the practice of yoga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such powers are also mystic powers. The possession of such mystic power is called īśitā. The demons generally learn such my..."
09:5709:57, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,943 N With all this paraphernalia (an airplane as large as a small town with gardens, servants, maidservants and palatial buildings), Kapiladeva's mother, Devahuti, and His father, Kardama Muni, traveled all over the universes and visited different planets Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"With all this paraphernalia, Kapiladeva's mother, Devahūti, and His father, Kardama Muni, traveled all over the universes and..."

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