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08:4108:41, 25 September 2020 diff hist +5,210 N They (intelligent people) also analytically study all the material elements, but despite their expert knowledge and expert scientific analysis of the whole cosmic manifestation, their endeavors are useless because they cannot understand the SP of G Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They also analytically study all the material elements, but despite their expert knowledge and expert scientific analysis of t..."
08:3808:38, 25 September 2020 diff hist +4,899 N There are many sharply intelligent people in this material world, and they discover so many things for sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many sharply intelligent people in this material world, and they discover so many things for sense gratification"}}..."
08:3508:35, 25 September 2020 diff hist +5,062 N Unfortunately they (professional reciters) are never devotees of the Supreme Lord. Consequently, they cannot impress upon the audience the real essence of knowledge, Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unfortunately they are never devotees of the Supreme Lord. Consequently, they cannot impress upon the audience the real essenc..."
08:3208:32, 25 September 2020 diff hist +5,244 N There are many good reciters of Vedic literatures, and they recite works such as the Ramayana, Srimad-Bhagavatam and Bhagavad-gita. Sometimes these professional readers manifest very good scholarship and exhibit word jugglery Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many good reciters of Vedic literatures, and they recite works such as the Rāmāyaṇa, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and Bh..."
08:2808:28, 25 September 2020 diff hist +5,066 N In the Ninth Chapter of Bhagavad-gita devotional service is explained as raja-guhyam, the king of all confidential knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Ninth Chapter of Bhagavad-gītā devotional service is explained as rāja-guhyam, the king of all confidential knowledg..."
08:2508:25, 25 September 2020 diff hist +5,294 N If one has actually approached the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he does not need to undergo severe austerities. The Supreme Personality of Godhead is understood through the process of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one has actually approached the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he does not need to undergo severe austerities. The Supreme..." current
08:2208:22, 25 September 2020 diff hist +5,334 N There are many religious systems wherein penances and austerities are greatly stressed, but at the end no one understands Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. There is therefore no point in such penance (tapasya) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many religious systems wherein penances and austerities are greatly stressed, but at the end no one understands Kṛ..." current
08:0508:05, 25 September 2020 diff hist +5,435 N They do not know the Supreme Personality of Godhead. What, then, is the use in studying all the Vedas if one cannot grasp the essence of them, Krsna? The Lord confirms in BG(15.15), vedais ca sarvair aham eva vedyah: "By all the Vedas, I am to be known." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they do not know the Supreme Personality of Godhead. What, then, is the use in studying all the Vedas if one cannot grasp the..."
08:0008:00, 25 September 2020 diff hist +4,984 N Our relationship with the Supreme Lord is never advanced by simple study of the Vedas - SB 4.31.11 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our relationship with the Supreme Lord is never advanced by simple study of the Vedas"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{comp..."

20:1020:10, 24 September 2020 diff hist +7,988 N The word vibudhayusa indicates that even if one gets a long life-span, his life-span is useless if he is not a devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word vibudhāyuṣā indicates that even if one gets a long life-span, his life-span is useless if he is not a devotee"}}..."
20:0820:08, 24 September 2020 diff hist +8,243 N The duration of one day of Brahma is one thousand times greater than the four yugas, aggregating 4,320,000 years. Similarly, Brahma's one night. Brahma lives for one hundred years of such days and nights Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The duration of one day of Brahmā is one thousand times greater than the four yugas, aggregating 4,320,000 years. Similarly,..."
20:0420:04, 24 September 2020 diff hist +8,343 N If brahminical qualifications are found in the person of a sudra, he should immediately be accepted as a brahmana. To substantiate this there are many quotations from SB, Mahabharata, Bharadvaja-samhita & the pancaratra, as well as many other scriptures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if the brahminical qualifications are found in the person of a śūdra, he should immediately be accepted as a brāhmaṇa. To..."
20:0120:01, 24 September 2020 diff hist +8,219 N It is not a fact that because one is born in a brahmana family he is automatically a brahmana. He has a better chance to become a brahmana, but unless he meets all the brahminical qualifications, he cannot be accepted as such Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is not a fact that because one is born in a brāhmaṇa family he is automatically a brāhmaṇa. He has a better chance to..."
19:5819:58, 24 September 2020 diff hist +8,423 N There are many instances of one's being born a ksatriya or vaisya or even lower and, in the eighteenth year, attaining elevation to the brahminical platform by the process of initiation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there are many instances of one's being born a kṣatriya or vaiśya or even lower and, in the eighteenth year, attaining elev..."
19:5519:55, 24 September 2020 diff hist +8,276 N In many instances in the sastras it is seen that even a brahmana has become a ksatriya, vaisya, sudra, mleccha or non-brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In many instances in the śāstras it is seen that even a brāhmaṇa has become a kṣatriya, vaiśya, śūdra, mleccha or no..."
19:5219:52, 24 September 2020 diff hist +8,160 N Without devotional service, even a proud brahmana cannot deliver himself, and what to speak of his family Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Without devotional service, even a proud brāhmaṇa cannot deliver himself, and what to speak of his family"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
19:5019:50, 24 September 2020 diff hist +8,396 N If a person is attached to the service of the Lord, he becomes glorified even if he is born in a candala family. Indeed, such a candala can deliver not only himself but all his family predecessors Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if a person is attached to the service of the Lord, he becomes glorified even if he is born in a caṇḍāla family. Indeed,..."
19:4819:48, 24 September 2020 diff hist +7,634 N Even if one is a brahmana and is qualified with all the brahminical qualifications, he is considered degraded if he is averse to worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if one is a brāhmaṇa and is qualified with all the brahminical qualifications, he is considered degraded if he is aver..."
19:4619:46, 24 September 2020 diff hist +7,732 N If a person is advanced in devotional service, it does not matter whether he was born in a candala family. He becomes purified Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a person is advanced in devotional service, it does not matter whether he was born in a caṇḍāla family. He becomes pur..."
19:4419:44, 24 September 2020 diff hist +8,017 N Even if one is born in the family of a candala, if one engages in the devotional service of the Lord, he becomes the best of brahmanas. But even a brahmana who is devoid of devotional service is on the level of the lowest dog-eater Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if one is born in the family of a caṇḍāla, if one engages in the devotional service of the Lord, he becomes the best..."
19:4119:41, 24 September 2020 diff hist +8,614 In our Krsna consciousness society, unless one is twice initiated - first by chanting Hare Krsna and second by the Gayatri mantra - he is not allowed to enter the kitchen or Deity room to execute duties No edit summary current
19:4019:40, 24 September 2020 diff hist +8,384 N Unless one is a qualified brahmana he cannot be allowed to worship Lord Visnu. This is called yajnika janma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"unless one is a qualified brāhmaṇa he cannot be allowed to worship Lord Viṣṇu. This is called yājñika janma"}} {{note..."
19:3719:37, 24 September 2020 diff hist +8,725 N If one is initiated by a proper person, he can be accepted as twice-born immediately. In our Krsna consciousness movement, we therefore offer the student his first initiation and allow him to chant the Hare Krsna maha-mantra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one is initiated by a proper person, he can be accepted as twice-born immediately. In our Kṛṣṇa consciousness movemen..."
19:3419:34, 24 September 2020 diff hist +8,300 N Our KC movement adopts this pancaratrika-vidhi, as advised by Sanatana Gosvami: "As bell metal, when mixed with mercury, is transformed to gold, a person, even though not golden pure, can be transformed into a brahmana, simply by the initiation process." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement adopts this pāñcarātrika-vidhi, as advised by Śrīla Sanātana Gosvāmī, who says"..."
19:2919:29, 24 September 2020 diff hist +9,048 N According to the pancaratrika system, however, even though everyone is a sudra due to the absence of garbhadhana-samskara, if a person has but a little tendency to become KC, he should be given the chance to elevate to the transcendental platform of ds Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the pāñcarātrika system, however, even though everyone is a śūdra due to the absence of the garbhādhāna-sa..."
19:2519:25, 24 September 2020 diff hist +8,884 N It is said in the sastras that if the garbhadhana-samskara is not practiced among the higher castes, the entire family becomes sudra. It is also stated that in this age of Kali, everyone is sudra due to the absence of the garbhadhana-samskara Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said in the śāstras that if the garbhādhāna-saṁskāra is not practiced among the higher castes, the entire family..."
19:2119:21, 24 September 2020 diff hist +8,772 N Before the birth takes place, or before father and mother unite, there is a ceremony called garbhadhana-samskara, which must be adopted. This garbhadhana-samskara is especially recommended for higher castes, especially the brahmana caste Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Before the birth takes place, or before father and mother unite, there is a ceremony called garbhādhāna-saṁskāra, which m..."
19:1919:19, 24 September 2020 diff hist +8,689 N The word saukra janma means "taking birth by seminal discharge." Animals can take their birth in this way too. However, a human being can be reformed from the saukra janma, as recommended in the Vedic civilization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word śaukra janma means "taking birth by seminal discharge." Animals can take their birth in this way too. However, a hum..."
19:0119:01, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,465 N Today my senses, from my eyes down to my toes, are fortunate. Today my life is successful because I have been able to see the lotus feet (of Caitnaya) that are worshiped by the goddess of fortune Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Today my senses, from my eyes down to my toes, are fortunate. Today my life is successful because I have been able to see the..."
18:5818:58, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,451 m When one great devotee of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu saw the Lord, he said that all his desires were fulfilled. He said, "Today everything is auspicious. Today my birthplace and neighborhood are completely glorified" Nirmal moved page When one great devotee of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu saw the Lord, he said that all his desires were fulfilled. He said, "Today everything is auspicious. Today my birthplace and neighborhood are completely glorified to [[When one gr...
18:5818:58, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,451 N When one great devotee of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu saw the Lord, he said that all his desires were fulfilled. He said, "Today everything is auspicious. Today my birthplace and neighborhood are completely glorified" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one great devotee of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu saw the Lord, he said that all his desires were fulfilled. He said, "Today..."
18:5518:55, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,668 N When the senses are engaged in the service of the Lord, one attains bhakti, or devotional service. In the next verse (SB 4.31.9) these matters will be more clearly explained Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when the senses are engaged in the service of the Lord, one attains bhakti, or devotional service. In the next verse these mat..." current
18:4418:44, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,493 Actually, devotional service means engaging the senses in the service of the Lord. At the present moment our senses are not purified; therefore our senses are engaged in the service of society, friendship, love, politics, sociology and so on No edit summary current
18:4418:44, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,684 N Activity is successful if it results in serving the Lord. Philosophical speculation or mental speculation is successful when engaged in understanding the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The senses are worth possessing when engaged in the service of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Activity is successful if it results in serving the Lord. Philosophical speculation or mental speculation is successful when e..." current
18:3718:37, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,270 N Whether one is Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Jewish or whatever, everyone has some religious institution Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whether one is Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Jewish or whatever, everyone has some religious institution"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|N..."
18:3518:35, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,702 N At the present moment civilized nations have given up God consciousness for economic development. They are actually no longer interested in advancing in God consciousness. Formerly their forefathers were engaged in executing religious principles Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the present moment civilized nations have given up God consciousness for economic development. They are actually no longer..."
18:3218:32, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,246 N There may be so many material distinctions for one who takes birth in human society, but everyone should engage in the Lord's devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There may be so many material distinctions for one who takes birth in human society, but everyone should engage in the Lord's..."
18:2918:29, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,874 N The word nrnam indicates that lower animals are not expected to engage in the devotional service of the Lord. But in perfect human society everyone should engage in the ds of the Lord. It does not matter whether one is born poor or rich, black or white Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word nṛṇām indicates that lower animals are not expected to engage in the devotional service of the Lord. But in perf..."
18:2418:24, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,843 N Among human beings there are different types of men. Of these, those who are advanced in spiritual consciousness, or Krsna consciousness, are called Aryans. Among Aryans, one who engages in the devotional service of the Lord is most successful in life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Among human beings there are different types of men. Of these, those who are advanced in spiritual consciousness, or Kṛṣ..."
18:2218:22, 24 September 2020 diff hist +4,665 N In this verse (SB 4.31.9) the word nrnam is very important. There are many other births besides human birth, but Narada Muni is herein especially speaking of human birth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the word nṛṇām is very important. There are many other births besides human birth, but Nārada Muni is here..."
17:4217:42, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,424 N We cannot tolerate when a rascal or imposter is called bhagavan. One must possess either all opulences or the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Bhagavan, who possesses all opulences Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we cannot tolerate when a rascal or imposter is called bhagavān. One must possess either all opulences or the Supreme Persona..."
17:3617:36, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,430 N Bhagavan possesses all opulence. If one possesses Bhagavan within his heart always, does he not automatically possess all opulence also? In that sense a great devotee like Narada can be called bhagavan Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhagavān possesses all opulence. If one possesses Bhagavān within his heart always, does he not automatically possess all op..."
17:2817:28, 24 September 2020 diff hist +143 When one is simply absorbed in the thought of Krsna, one is also called bhagavan No edit summary current
17:0617:06, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,588 N This does not mean that the spiritual master or a saintly person like Narada has actually become the Supreme Personality of Godhead, but he is accepted in this way because he possesses the Supreme Personality of Godhead within his heart constantly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This does not mean that the spiritual master or a saintly person like Nārada has actually become the Supreme Personality of G..."
16:5916:59, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,263 N Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura said, saksad-dharitvena samasta-sastraih: in every sastra the spiritual master is accepted directly as the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura said, sākṣād-dharitvena samasta-śāstraiḥ: in every śāstra the spiritual..."
16:4716:47, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,272 N Narada has no other business than thinking of Krsna, talking of Krsna and preaching about Krsna; therefore he is sometimes called bhagavan Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nārada has no other business than thinking of Kṛṣṇa, talking of Kṛṣṇa and preaching about Kṛṣṇa; therefore..." current
16:4216:42, 24 September 2020 diff hist +3,293 N In this verse (SB 4.31.8) bhagavan naradah indicates that Narada is always absorbed in thoughts of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Bhagavaty uttama-sloka avistatma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse bhagavān nāradaḥ indicates that Nārada is always absorbed in thoughts of the Supreme Personality of Godhead..."
16:2316:23, 24 September 2020 diff hist +2,834 N Everyone should be interested in getting out of these material clutches. Everyone should approach a saintly person in order to be enlightened in this connection. One should not bother a saintly person to get blessings for material enjoyment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone should be interested in getting out of these material clutches. Everyone should approach a saintly person in order to..."
16:2116:21, 24 September 2020 diff hist +2,824 N The Pracetas were not interested in material benefit, for they had enjoyed all this sufficiently. Nor did they want the fulfillment of their material desires. They were simply interested in crossing the ocean of nescience Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Pracetās were not interested in material benefit, for they had enjoyed all this sufficiently. Nor did they want the fulfi..."
16:1716:17, 24 September 2020 diff hist +2,765 N The Pracetas requested Narada to enlighten them in transcendental knowledge. Generally when a common man meets a saintly person, he wishes to get some material benediction Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Pracetās requested Nārada to enlighten them in transcendental knowledge. Generally when a common man meets a saintly per..."

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