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12:5412:54, 28 September 2020 diff hist +4,795 N Although there are many methods or boats by which one can cross the ocean, the Kumaras recommend that the King take shelter of the lotus feet of the Lord, just as one would take shelter of a good boat Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although there are many methods or boats by which one can cross the ocean, the Kumāras recommend that the King take shelter o..."
12:4612:46, 28 September 2020 diff hist +4,680 N On the other side of the ocean is the spiritual world of Vaikuntha, which is described in Bhagavad-gita (BG 8.20) as paras tasmat tu bhavo 'nyah. Thus there is an ever-existing spiritual nature which is beyond this material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the other side of the ocean is the spiritual world of Vaikuṇṭha, which is described in Bhagavad-gītā (BG 8.20) as par..."
12:4012:40, 28 September 2020 diff hist +6,096 N By developing a loving desire for the service of the lotus feet of the Lord, we subdue all material desires for sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"by developing a loving desire for the service of the lotus feet of the Lord, we subdue all material desires for sense gratific..."
12:3512:35, 28 September 2020 diff hist +6,150 N Yamunacarya even says that he spits on such desires (sex desires). Bhagavad-gita (BG 2.59) also confirms: param drstva nivartate Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yāmunācārya even says that he spits on such desires. Bhagavad-gītā (BG 2.59) also confirms: paraṁ dṛṣṭvā nivarta..."
12:3112:31, 28 September 2020 diff hist +6,603 N As confirmed by Yamunacarya, since he has been engaged in the service of the lotus feet of the Lord, there is always a current of newer & newer desires flowing to serve the Lord, so much so that the stagnant desire of sex life becomes very insignificant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As confirmed by Yāmunācārya, since he has been engaged in the service of the lotus feet of the Lord, there is always a curr..."
12:2512:25, 28 September 2020 diff hist +6,324 A devotee with intelligence plans so many things for the service of the Lord in Krsna consciousness that stagnant material desires become overflooded by the desire to serve the Lord No edit summary
12:2312:23, 28 September 2020 diff hist +6,345 N When the tide comes over the river, it overwhelms the flowing of the river, and the river itself becomes overflooded, and the waves from the sea become more prominent than the waves from the river Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the tide comes over the river, it overwhelms the flowing of the river, and the river itself becomes overflooded, and the..."
12:1812:18, 28 September 2020 diff hist +6,349 N It may be argued that the waves of a river are incessantly flowing and that they cannot be stopped, but the waves of the river flow toward the sea Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It may be argued that the waves of a river are incessantly flowing and that they cannot be stopped, but the waves of the river..."
12:1512:15, 28 September 2020 diff hist +6,378 N As long as one is unable to stop the desire for material enjoyment, there is no possibility of becoming liberated from the entanglement of material existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As long as one is unable to stop the desire for material enjoyment, there is no possibility of becoming liberated from the ent..."

17:3817:38, 27 September 2020 diff hist +6,465 N The yogis desire mystic power, and that is also kama. And the bhaktas, not being desirous of any sort of material enjoyment, become purified. There is no artificial attempt to stop desire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the yogīs desire mystic power, and that is also kāma. And the bhaktas, not being desirous of any sort of material enjoyment,..."
17:2417:24, 27 September 2020 diff hist +6,482 N To try to stop desires is impossible. One has to desire the Supreme in order not to be entangled in inferior desires. Jnanis maintain a desire to become one with the Supreme, but such desire is also considered to be kama, lust Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To try to stop desires is impossible. One has to desire the Supreme in order not to be entangled in inferior desires. Jñānī..."
17:1417:14, 27 September 2020 diff hist +6,461 N Desires for fruitive activities are strongly rooted, but the trees of desire can be uprooted completely by devotional service because devotional service employs superior desire. One can give up inferior desires when engaged in superior desires Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Desires for fruitive activities are strongly rooted, but the trees of desire can be uprooted completely by devotional service..."
17:0417:04, 27 September 2020 diff hist +6,576 N Bhaja vasudevam indicates that one who is engaged in the loving service of Krsna, the son of Vasudeva, can very easily stop the waves of desires. As long as one continues to try to artificially stop the waves of desires, he will certainly be defeated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhaja vāsudevam indicates that one who is engaged in the loving service of Kṛṣṇa, the son of Vasudeva, can very easily..."
16:4616:46, 27 September 2020 diff hist +6,364 N The jnanis and yogis, who are not attached to the lotus feet of the Lord, simply struggle against the waves of desire. They are described in this verse (SB 4.22.39) as rikta-matayah, which means "devoid of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The jñānīs and yogīs, who are not attached to the lotus feet of the Lord, simply struggle against the waves of desire. The..."
16:3716:37, 27 September 2020 diff hist +6,401 N The bhaktas, by their transcendental devotional service unto the lotus feet of the Lord, become so overwhelmed with transcendental bliss that automatically their desires for material enjoyment stop Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The bhaktas, by their transcendental devotional service unto the lotus feet of the Lord, become so overwhelmed with transcende..."
16:2416:24, 27 September 2020 diff hist +6,439 N There are three kinds of transcendentalists trying to overcome the influence of the modes of material nature - the jnanis, yogis and bhaktas. All of them attempt to overcome the influence of the senses, which is compared to the incessant waves of a river Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are three kinds of transcendentalists trying to overcome the influence of the modes of material nature—the jñānīs,..."
15:5315:53, 27 September 2020 diff hist +4,967 N According to the Vaisnava philosophy, He (God) is one and different simultaneously Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the Vaiṣṇava philosophy, He is one and different simultaneously"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|..." current
15:3915:39, 27 September 2020 diff hist +5,529 N This prapadye or saranam vraja refers to the individual's surrender to the Supersoul. The individual soul, when surrendered, can understand that God, although situated within the heart of the individual soul, is superior to the individual soul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This prapadye or śaraṇaṁ vraja refers to the individual's surrender to the Supersoul. The individual soul, when surrender..."
15:2615:26, 27 September 2020 diff hist +5,576 N The word prapadye is also significant in this verse (SB 4.22.38), for it refers to the conclusion of the Bhagavad-gita (BG 18.66): sarva-dharman parityajya mam ekam saranam vraja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word prapadye is also significant in this verse, for it refers to the conclusion of the Bhagavad-gītā (BG 18.66): sarva-..."
15:1515:15, 27 September 2020 diff hist +5,544 N Even though the energies and the energetic are identical, the living entity, individual soul, being prone to be influenced by the external energy, considers the Supreme Personality of Godhead to be one with himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even though the energies and the energetic are identical, the living entity, individual soul, being prone to be influenced by..."
15:0815:08, 27 September 2020 diff hist +5,537 N As stated in Bhagavad-gita, the material energy, represented as earth, water, air, fire, sky, etc., and the spiritual energy, the living entity, are both energies of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Bhagavad-gītā, the material energy, represented as earth, water, air, fire, sky, etc., and the spiritual energy..." current
14:5914:59, 27 September 2020 diff hist +5,328 N Paramatma is above the illusory energy. The illusory energy is called bahiranga sakti, or external energy, and the living entity is called tatastha sakti, or marginal potency Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Paramātmā is above the illusory energy. The illusory energy is called bahiraṅgā śakti, or external energy, and the livin..." current
14:4814:48, 27 September 2020 diff hist +5,580 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is living within this body along with the individual soul, and this is confirmed in the Vedas. They are likened to two friends sitting on the same tree Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Supreme Personality of Godhead is living within this body along with the individual soul, and this is confirmed in the Ved..."
14:3514:35, 27 September 2020 diff hist +5,032 N Paramatma, the Supersoul, is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and He is eternally liberated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Paramātmā, the Supersoul, is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and He is eternally liberated"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ange..." current
14:2514:25, 27 September 2020 diff hist +5,335 N The rope-and-the-snake argument is generally offered by the Mayavadi philosophers. These words, which represent vivarta-vada, are specifically mentioned herein - in SB 4.22.38 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The rope-and-the-snake argument is generally offered by the Māyāvādī philosophers. Therefore these words, which represent..."
13:5813:58, 27 September 2020 diff hist +6,869 N By advancement of knowledge, one can achieve liberation and the ultimate goal of life. It is said that if one takes to the path of liberation, even rejecting his so-called duties in the material world, he is not a loser at all Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"by advancement of knowledge, one can achieve liberation and the ultimate goal of life. It is said that if one takes to the pat..."

17:2117:21, 26 September 2020 diff hist +6,886 N One should not waste his time by so-called economic development and sense gratification, but should cultivate spiritual knowledge to understand the Supersoul and the individual soul and their relationship Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should not waste his time by so-called economic development and sense gratification, but should cultivate spiritual knowle..."
17:1617:16, 26 September 2020 diff hist +4,027 One who is spiritually advanced can thus understand the real difference between a dead body and a living body No edit summary current
17:1217:12, 26 September 2020 diff hist +6,432 N As soon as the Supersoul and the individual soul give up possession of the gross body, it immediately decomposes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"as soon as the Supersoul and the individual soul give up possession of the gross body, it immediately decomposes"}} {{notes|}}..."
16:5716:57, 26 September 2020 diff hist +6,788 N The presence of the Supreme Soul and the individual soul within the body can be perceived by anyone by the fact that as long as the individual soul and the Supersoul are both living within the body, the body is always shining and fresh Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The presence of the Supreme Soul and the individual soul within the body can be perceived by anyone by the fact that as long a..."
16:4216:42, 26 September 2020 diff hist +6,575 N When we rightly take the direction of the Supersoul, our life becomes successful. He is directing from within and from without Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When we rightly take the direction of the Supersoul, our life becomes successful. He is directing from within and from without..."
16:3416:34, 26 September 2020 diff hist +6,733 N There is a difference between the two kinds of ksetra-vit. One ksetra-vit, or knower of the body, namely the Paramatma, or the Supersoul, is directing the individual soul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there is a difference between the two kinds of kṣetra-vit. One kṣetra-vit, or knower of the body, namely the Paramātmā,..."
16:2116:21, 26 September 2020 diff hist +6,732 N This body is called ksetra (the field of activities), and the proprietors of the body (the individual soul and the Supersoul sitting within the body) are both called ksetra-vit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This body is called kṣetra (the field of activities), and the proprietors of the body (the individual soul and the Supersoul..."
15:5615:56, 26 September 2020 diff hist +6,308 N The Vedic injunctions say, tat tvam asi, "You are the same," and so'ham, "I am the same Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vedic injunctions say, tat tvam asi, "You are the same," and so'ham, "I am the same"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{co..."
15:4215:42, 26 September 2020 diff hist +6,662 N The impersonalist comes to the conclusion that he and the Supreme Spirit are one, whereas devotees, or personalists, realize the Absolute Truth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The impersonalist comes to the conclusion that he and the Supreme Spirit are one, whereas devotees, or personalists, realize t..."
15:3115:31, 26 September 2020 diff hist +6,941 N The individual soul and the Supreme Personality of Godhead in His Paramatma feature are both sitting within this body, which is covered by gross and subtle elements. To understand this is to attain actual spiritual culture Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The individual soul and the Supreme Personality of Godhead in His Paramātmā feature are both sitting within this body, which..."
15:0715:07, 26 September 2020 diff hist +10,003 N Ravana even dared kidnap Sita, who was both the wife of Lord Ramacandra and the goddess of fortune, thinking that he would be able to enjoy the pleasure potency of the Lord. But actually, by such action, Ravana became vidhvamsita, or ruined Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāvaṇa even dared kidnap Sītā, who was both the wife of Lord Rāmacandra and the goddess of fortune, thinking that he wou..."
14:5314:53, 26 September 2020 diff hist +9,357 N Due to materialistic opulences, persons like Ravana become puffed up for sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Due to materialistic opulences, persons like Rāvaṇa become puffed up for sense gratification"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angel..."
14:4314:43, 26 September 2020 diff hist +9,781 The Lord does not bestow material blessings upon the devotees, for they may be entrapped again in this material world by continuous birth, death, old age and disease No edit summary current
14:3914:39, 26 September 2020 diff hist +9,715 N By studying such incidents (like Ravana's kingdom destroyed by Lord Ramacandra), we can understand the full meaning of isa-vidhvamsitasisam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By studying such incidents, we can understand the full meaning of īśa-vidhvaṁsitāśiṣām"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angel..."
14:0914:09, 26 September 2020 diff hist +9,614 N By the grace of Lord Siva, a devotee gets the opportunity to be blessed by the goddess Durga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the grace of Lord Śiva, a devotee gets the opportunity to be blessed by the goddess Durgā"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela..."
14:0014:00, 26 September 2020 diff hist +9,750 N Such materialistic persons get immense opportunity for economic development by worshiping Lord Siva, for Lord Siva is the husband of the goddess Durga, the proprietor of this universe Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such materialistic persons, however, get immense opportunity for economic development by worshiping Lord Śiva, for Lord Śiva..."
13:4913:49, 26 September 2020 diff hist +9,983 N The Lord does not give blessings of material opulence to His devotee, people are afraid of worshiping Lord Visnu because they see that the Vaisnavas, who are worshipers of Lord Visnu, are poor in superficial material opulences Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord does not give blessings of material opulence to His devotee, people are afraid of worshiping Lord Viṣṇu because t..."
13:3613:36, 26 September 2020 diff hist +9,615 N When one is sincere in his devotional service, the Lord obliges the devotee to give up his material development and completely surrender unto Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when one is sincere in his devotional service, the Lord obliges the devotee to give up his material development and completely..."
13:2413:24, 26 September 2020 diff hist +9,798 N They (materialistic persons) offer obeisances to saintly persons or the Supreme Lord and give something in charity for preaching work with a view that they will be rewarded with further economic development Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They offer obeisances to saintly persons or the Supreme Lord and give something in charity for preaching work with a view that..."
13:1613:16, 26 September 2020 diff hist +9,763 N If material opulences are checked, such persons are no longer interested in offering obeisances to the devotees. Such materialistic persons are always concerned about their economic development Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If such material opulences are checked, such persons are no longer interested in offering obeisances to the devotees. Such mat..."
12:5712:57, 26 September 2020 diff hist +9,713 N This kind of action may also be accepted as isa-vidhvam-sitasisam, whereby the Lord destroys one's material opulences but enriches one in spiritual understanding Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This kind of action may also be accepted as īśa-vidhvaṁ-sitāśiṣām, whereby the Lord destroys one's material opulences..."
12:4612:46, 26 September 2020 diff hist +9,737 N The devotee, being frustrated in his repeated attempts at economic development, ultimately takes solid shelter under the lotus feet of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the devotee, being frustrated in his repeated attempts at economic development, ultimately takes solid shelter under the lotus..."
12:3312:33, 26 September 2020 diff hist +9,535 N The Lord, in order to show him (the pure devotee) a special favor, destroys his so-called economic development and material opulences Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord, in order to show him a special favor, destroys his so-called economic development and material opulences"}} {{notes|..."

18:0218:02, 25 September 2020 diff hist +9,989 N It is experienced that Vaisnavas are not very opulent in the material sense. When a Vaisnava, pure devotee, tries to be materially opulent and at the same time desires to serve the Supreme Lord, his devotional service is checked Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is experienced that Vaiṣṇavas are not very opulent in the material sense. When a Vaiṣṇava, pure devotee, tries to b..."

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