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18:2418:24, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,820 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu has instructed that if from the very beginning we do not take care of unwanted grass in the paddy fields, the fertilizing agents or water will be used by them, and the paddy plants will dry up Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu has instructed that if from the very beginning we do not take care of unwanted grass in the paddy f..."
18:1918:19, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,808 N When the big columns of material desire increase, the clear water of consciousness is dried up. Therefore these columns of kusa grass should be cut or thrown away from the very beginning Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when the big columns of material desire increase, the clear water of consciousness is dried up. Therefore these columns of ku..."
18:0518:05, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,579 N When intelligence is affected, one loses his original taste for Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When intelligence is affected, one loses his original taste for Kṛṣṇa consciousness"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{..." current
17:5917:59, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,940 N Even though he (one who is not able to control the mind) goes to the Himalayas or the forest, his mind will continue thinking of the objects of sense gratification. In this way, gradually one's intelligence will be affected Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even though he goes to the Himalayas or the forest, his mind will continue thinking of the objects of sense gratification. In..."
17:5317:53, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,859 N If one takes up the sannyasa order of life but is not able to control the mind, he will think of objects of sense gratification - namely family, society, expensive house, etc Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one takes up the sannyāsa order of life but is not able to control the mind, he will think of objects of sense gratificati..."
17:4417:44, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,845 N If our mind is simply filled with sense gratification, even though we want Krsna consciousness, by continuous practice we cannot forget the subject matter of sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If our mind is simply filled with sense gratification, even though we want Kṛṣṇa consciousness, by continuous practice w..."
17:3517:35, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,519 N When the mind is allowed to think of sense gratification continuously, it becomes the cause of our material bondage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the mind is allowed to think of sense gratification continuously, it becomes the cause of our material bondage"}} {{notes..."
17:3017:30, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,731 N This (always keeping in touch with the devotional service of the Lord) is also how we can indirectly keep our staunch faith in the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is also how we can indirectly keep our staunch faith in the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead"}} {{notes|}..."
17:1717:17, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,728 N Our original Krsna consciousness becomes polluted and we gradually become almost completely forgetful of our relationship with the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse it is very nicely explained how our original Kṛṣṇa consciousness becomes polluted and we gradually become..."
17:1017:10, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,814 N Because they think of themselves as servants of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, they do not differentiate between black and white, yellow and red. The Krsna consciousness movement is the only means to make the living entities free of all designations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"because they think of themselves as servants of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, they do not differentiate between black an..."
17:0217:02, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,444 N This is only possible in Krsna consciousness. In this movement there are many different races of men from all parts of the world participating Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is only possible in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. In this movement there are many different races of men from all parts of t..."
16:5416:54, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,597 N Differentiation is the result of different karma, or fruitive activities, and when we stop fruitive activities, turning them into acts of devotion, we can understand that we are not different from anyone else, regardless of the form Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Differentiation is therefore the result of different karma, or fruitive activities, and when we stop fruitive activities, turn..."
16:4116:41, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,189 N One who is actually learned sees only the living entity, not the outward covering Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who is actually learned sees only the living entity, not the outward covering"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete..."
16:3016:30, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,462 N In Bhagavad-gita (BG 5.18) it is explained that one who actually sees the spirit soul does not distinguish between a learned brahmana and a dog, an elephant or a cow. panditah sama-darsinah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā (BG 5.18), therefore, it is explained that one who actually sees the spirit soul does not distinguish betwe..."
16:2016:20, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,465 N Due to different causes, the living entity is visible in different forms as an animal, human being, demigod, tree, etc. Actually every living entity is the marginal potency of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"due to different causes, the living entity is visible in different forms as an animal, human being, demigod, tree, etc. Actual..." current
15:5515:55, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,932 N When the qualifying factor is taken away, the whole appears to be one. In other words, when one comes to the paramahamsa or perfectional stage of life by practicing bhakti-yoga, he sees only Krsna everywhere. For him there is no other objective Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the qualifying factor is taken away, the whole appears to be one. In other words, when one comes to the paramahaṁsa or..." current
15:4015:40, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,462 N When the living entity is covered by the upadhi, or designated body, he sees differences, exactly as one sees differences in reflections of oneself on water, on oil or in a mirror Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when the living entity is covered by the upādhi, or designated body, he sees differences, exactly as one sees differences in..." current
15:3215:32, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,745 N There are different potencies of God, and there are different expansions of the different potencies. In this way, for different reasons there are different expansions of the same one principle, the Supreme. This understanding is real knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there are different potencies of the Supreme Lord, and there are different expansions of the different potencies. In this way,..."
15:1615:16, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,430 N He (the highly advanced devotee) no longer distinguishes between the created and the creator. He sees only the Supreme Personality of Godhead in everything. He sees Krsna in everything and everything in Krsna. This is oneness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he no longer distinguishes between the created and the creator. He sees only the Supreme Personality of Godhead in everything...."
15:0715:07, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,464 N Although he (the highly advanced devotee) sees trees, mountains, and other living entities moving here and there, he sees all as the creation of the Supreme Lord and, with reference to the context, sees only the creator and not the created Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although he sees trees, mountains, and other living entities moving here and there, he sees all as the creation of the Supreme..."
15:0015:00, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,459 N In the Caitanya-caritamrta (CC Madhya 8.274) also it is explained that a maha-bhagavata, a highly advanced devotee, has no material vision Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Caitanya-caritāmṛta (CC Madhya 8.274) also it is explained that a mahā-bhāgavata, a highly advanced devotee, has n..."
14:5414:54, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,939 Originally everything is spiritual; nothing is material No edit summary current
14:5314:53, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,372 N There is no question of renouncing anything because the paramahamsa knows how to engage everything in the service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no question of renouncing anything because the paramahaṁsa knows how to engage everything in the service of the Lor..."
14:4814:48, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,407 N He (the liberated person) understands that everything is connected with the Supreme Personality of Godhead and that everything should be engaged in the service of the Lord. Therefore he does not give up anything Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He understands that everything is connected with the Supreme Personality of Godhead and that everything should be engaged in t..."
14:4014:40, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,122 N The liberated person has no attachment for anything material or for sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The liberated person has no attachment for anything material or for sense gratification"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{co..."
14:3414:34, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,629 N He acts for sense gratification and becomes subjected to material pangs, happiness and distress. But when one is freed from such a concept of life, he is no longer subjected to designations, and he envisions everything as spiritual in connection with God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he acts for sense gratification and becomes subjected to material pangs, happiness and distress. But when one is freed from su..."
14:2414:24, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,545 N When one is devoid of distinctions, there is no longer a difference between matter and spirit. At that time, the spirit is the only predominating factor. As long as one is covered by material desires, he thinks himself the master or the enjoyer Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is devoid of such distinctions, there is no longer a difference between matter and spirit. At that time, the spirit i..."
14:1614:16, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,446 N In so many ways he (the spirit soul) is influenced by false identification caused by false egotism, and being covered by illusory material desires, he distinguishes between matter and spirit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In so many ways he is influenced by false identification caused by false egotism, and being covered by illusory material desir..."
14:0914:09, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,563 N Being covered by material desires, a spirit soul is also considered to be covered by designations belonging to a particular type of body. Thus he considers himself an animal, man, demigod, bird, beast, etc Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being covered by material desires, a spirit soul is also considered to be covered by designations belonging to a particular ty..."
14:0014:00, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,564 N Nityo nityanam cetanas cetananam (Katha Upanisad 2.2.13). This is the perfect conception of oneness in relation to the Supersoul and the soul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nityo nityānāṁ cetanaś cetanānām (Kaṭha Upaniṣad 2.2.13). This is the perfect conception of oneness in relation to..."
13:4613:46, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,929 N When a person comes out of a dream, the dream vanishes. While dreaming a person may consider himself a king and see the royal paraphernalia, his soldiers, etc., but when the dream is over, he does not see anything beyond himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a person comes out of a dream, the dream vanishes. While dreaming a person may consider himself a king and see the royal..."
13:3813:38, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,850 N He (the individual soul) is fully in the service of the Lord, and he has nothing to do for his personal sense gratification; therefore he sees only the Supreme Personality of Godhead and not himself. His personal interest completely perishes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is fully in the service of the Lord, and he has nothing to do for his personal sense gratification; therefore he sees only..."
13:2813:28, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,728 N This is the stage of oneness, or merging into the existence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. This means that the individual soul, while keeping his individuality, no longer has separate interests Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is the stage of oneness, or merging into the existence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. This means that the individ..."
13:2113:21, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,686 N Activities performed by the karmis and jnanis are subject to lamentation and illusion, but a self-realized liberated person acting only for the Supreme Personality of Godhead experiences none Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Activities performed by the karmīs and jñānīs are subject to lamentation and illusion, but a self-realized liberated perso..."
13:1413:14, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,869 N In a liberated condition, there is no distinction between actions for sense gratification and actions for liberation. When one is liberated from the desires of sense gratification, he has no longer to suffer the reactions of lamentation or illusion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In such a liberated condition, there is no distinction between actions for sense gratification and actions for liberation. Whe..."
13:0613:06, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,671 N When one is completely fixed in the service of the Lord, he is a liberated person in any condition of life. He is called jivan-muktah, liberated even within this body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is completely fixed in the service of the Lord, he is a liberated person in any condition of life. He is called jīva..."
13:0113:01, 24 September 2020 diff hist +6,101 The devotee, when he is completely free from all material desires or all material qualities, transcends the duality of action for the body and soul. Then the bodily concept of life is completely over No edit summary current
12:5912:59, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,345 N One acts on behalf of the body, and at the same time he acts to become liberated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One acts on behalf of the body, and at the same time he acts to become liberated"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|..."
12:5412:54, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,728 N When one is liberated from the material qualities, he does not do anything for his personal sense gratification. At that time all activities performed by him are absolute. In the conditioned state there are two kinds of activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is liberated from the material qualities, he does not do anything for his personal sense gratification. At that time..."
08:4108:41, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,630 N As said in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 2.10.6), mukti (liberation) means svarupena vyavasthitih - being situated in one's own constitutional position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As said in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (SB 2.10.6), mukti (liberation) means svarūpeṇa vyavasthitiḥ—being situated in one's ow..."
08:3008:30, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,775 N In that condition (of being devoid of material desires) it is to be understood that one is free from the material body. The example is already given above - a coconut which is dry is loosened from its outward husk. This is the stage of liberation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In that condition it is to be understood that one is free from the material body. The example is already given above—a cocon..."
08:1608:16, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,368 When a person becomes devoid of all material desires, there is no longer need for speculative knowledge or fruitive activities No edit summary current
08:1408:14, 24 September 2020 diff hist +5,389 N As described by Srila Rupa Gosvami (anyabhilasita-sunyam (CC Madhya 19.167)), one must be devoid of all material desires Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As described by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī (anyābhilāṣitā-śūnyam (CC Madhya 19.167)), one must be devoid of all material d..."

19:1519:15, 23 September 2020 diff hist +4,843 N Whatever his condition may be, one who is engaged fully with his body, mind and speech in the service of the Lord is liberated, even within this body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whatever his condition may be, one who is engaged fully with his body, mind and speech in the service of the Lord is liberated..."
19:0619:06, 23 September 2020 diff hist +4,960 A devotee's body is not connected with material activities, and as such, a devotee is always liberated No edit summary current
19:0119:01, 23 September 2020 diff hist +5,211 N An advanced devotee does not live within the material body but within his spiritual body, just as a dry coconut lives detached from the coconut husk, even though within the husk. The pure devotee's body is called spiritualized body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An advanced devotee, therefore, does not live within the material body but within his spiritual body, just as a dry coconut li..."
18:4818:48, 23 September 2020 diff hist +5,163 N One must take shelter of a bona fide spiritual master and by his instruction increase one's knowledge in devotional service, become detached from the material world and thus become liberated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must take shelter of a bona fide spiritual master and by his instruction increase one's knowledge in devotional service, b..."
18:3118:31, 23 September 2020 diff hist +4,885 N The living entity is centered within the heart, and to take him away from the heart is to liberate him. This is the process Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The living entity is centered within the heart, and to take him away from the heart is to liberate him"|"This is the process"}..."
18:2018:20, 23 September 2020 diff hist +4,986 N When these (the five elements or the five coverings) are all burned into ashes by the blazing fire of knowledge and detachment, one is fixed firmly in the devotional service of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When these are all burned into ashes by the blazing fire of knowledge and detachment, one is fixed firmly in the devotional se..."
18:1418:14, 23 September 2020 diff hist +4,918 N Pancatmakam, as mentioned in this verse (SB 4.22.26), refers to either the five elements or the five coverings of material contamination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"pañcātmakam, as mentioned in this verse, refers to either the five elements or the five coverings of material contamination"..."

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