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15:3315:33, 29 September 2020 diff hist +5,326 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is worshiped with the words namo brahmanya-devaya, which indicate that the Supreme Lord accepts the brahmanas as worshipable gods. The Supreme Lord is worshiped by everyone, yet to teach others He worships the brahmanas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead is worshiped with the words namo brahmaṇya-devāya, which indicate that the Supreme Lord..."
15:2615:26, 29 September 2020 diff hist +6,593 N Because of his disobedience to the orders of the Vedas & the brahmanas, King Vena, Prthu Maharaja's father, was killed by the brahmanas. Prthu Maharaja knew very well that it behooved him to rule the planet as the servant of saintly persons and brahmanas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of his disobedience to the orders of the Vedas and the brāhmaṇas, King Vena, Pṛthu Mahārāja's father, was kille..."
15:1915:19, 29 September 2020 diff hist +6,555 N They (the former kings) would not transgress any of the injunctions of the Vedic scriptures and would rule under the direction of great saintly persons and brahmanas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they would not transgress any of the injunctions of the Vedic scriptures and would rule under the direction of great saintly p..."
15:1415:14, 29 September 2020 diff hist +6,563 N A person who is not well versed in the Vedic injunctions (veda-sastra-vit) should not run for election as president, governor, etc. Formerly kings were rajarsis, which meant that although they were serving as kings, they were as good as saintly persons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a person who is not well versed in the Vedic injunctions (veda-śāstra-vit) should not run for election as president, governo..."
15:0415:04, 29 September 2020 diff hist +5,987 If anyone starves, it is due to the mismanagement of the so-called ruler, governor or president No edit summary current
15:0315:03, 29 September 2020 diff hist +6,257 N The Supreme Lord supplies the necessities of life to everyone, and there is no question of starvation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Lord supplies the necessities of life to everyone, and there is no question of starvation"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..." current
14:5814:58, 29 September 2020 diff hist +6,554 N There is no question of starvation because everything is the property of the Supreme Lord, and He sees to it that there is ample arrangement for feeding everyone. In the Vedas (Katha Upanisad 2.2.13) it is said: eko bahunam yo vidadhati kaman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there is no question of starvation because everything is the property of the Supreme Lord, and He sees to it that there is amp..."
14:4814:48, 29 September 2020 diff hist +6,441 N The modern theory of dialectical communism, set forth by Karl Marx and followed by communist governments, is not perfect. According to Vedic communism, no one in the state should ever starve Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The modern theory of dialectical communism, set forth by Karl Marx and followed by communist governments, is not perfect. Acco..."
14:4114:41, 29 September 2020 diff hist +6,598 N Unfortunately there are many so-called philosophers in the present age who give instruction without citing authority, and many leaders follow their unauthorized instruction. Consequently people are not happy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unfortunately there are many so-called philosophers in the present age who give instruction without citing authority, and many..."
14:3214:32, 29 September 2020 diff hist +6,304 N The Vedas maintain that a kingdom should be governed for the purpose of satisfying the Supreme Personality of Godhead and should be ruled by a representative of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vedas maintain that a kingdom should be governed for the purpose of satisfying the Supreme Personality of Godhead and shou..."
14:2714:27, 29 September 2020 diff hist +6,519 The present democratic government is proclaimed to be a people's government, a government by the people and for the people, but this type of government is not sanctioned by the Vedas No edit summary current
14:2514:25, 29 September 2020 diff hist +6,194 N In the present age, the king or president forgets that he is the servant of God and thinks of himself as servant of the people Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the present age, the king or president forgets that he is the servant of God and thinks of himself as servant of the people..."
14:2214:22, 29 September 2020 diff hist +6,258 N The king, president or head of the state should always remember that he is not the proprietor but the servant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The king, president or head of the state should always remember that he is not the proprietor but the servant"}} {{notes|}} {{..."
14:1814:18, 29 September 2020 diff hist +6,570 N In Bhagavad-gita Lord Krsna also claims that He is the proprietor of all planetary systems (sarva-loka-mahesvaram (BG 5.29)). Since this is the case, no one can claim to be proprietor of the state Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā Lord Kṛṣṇa also claims that He is the proprietor of all planetary systems (sarva-loka-maheśvaram (BG..."
14:0414:04, 29 September 2020 diff hist +6,498 N The kings were also well versed in Vedic literatures and thus were familiar with the injunction of Sri Isopanisad: isavasyam idam sarvam (ISO 1) - everything that exists belongs to the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The kings were also well versed in Vedic literatures and thus were familiar with the injunction of Śrī Īśopaniṣad: īś..."

17:2917:29, 28 September 2020 diff hist +6,484 N When monarchy ruled throughout the world, the monarch was actually directed by a board of brahmanas and saintly persons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When monarchy ruled throughout the world, the monarch was actually directed by a board of brāhmaṇas and saintly persons"}}..."
17:2217:22, 28 September 2020 diff hist +4,144 N The food already belongs to the master, for the master has purchased it, but the servant, by preparing food, makes it acceptable to the master and thus offers it to him. In this way, everything belonging to Prthu Maharaja was offered to the Kumaras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The food already belongs to the master, for the master has purchased it, but the servant, by preparing food, makes it acceptab..."
17:1817:18, 28 September 2020 diff hist +3,995 N Sripada Sridhara Svami has explained that this offering (of Prthu Maharaja) is just like the servant's offering of food to his master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīpāda Śrīdhara Svāmī has explained that this offering is just like the servant's offering of food to his master"}} {{..."
17:1217:12, 28 September 2020 diff hist +4,283 N It has already been admitted that all the King's property belonged to the brahmanas and that Prthu Maharaja was simply using it for the welfare of the state. If it were actually the property of the brahmanas, how could it be offered again to them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It has already been admitted that all the King's property belonged to the brāhmaṇas and that Pṛthu Mahārāja was simply..."
17:0317:03, 28 September 2020 diff hist +4,086 N This jewelry was kept separate from the regular treasury house where all the collected revenues were kept. Thus Prthu Maharaja offered his stock of private jewelry to the lotus feet of the Kumaras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This jewelry was kept separate from the regular treasury house where all the collected revenues were kept. Thus Pṛthu Mahār..."
16:5716:57, 28 September 2020 diff hist +3,966 N The ratna-bhanda was a special treasury room which contained special jewelries, such as bangles, necklaces and so on, which were presented to the king by the citizens Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ratna-bhāṇḍa was a special treasury room which contained special jewelries, such as bangles, necklaces and so on, whi..."
16:5216:52, 28 September 2020 diff hist +4,100 N Since Prthu Maharaja offered everything to the Kumaras, the word kosah ("treasury") need not be separately mentioned. Kings and emperors used to keep a private treasury which was known as ratna-bhanda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"since Pṛthu Mahārāja offered everything to the Kumāras, the word kośaḥ ("treasury") need not be separately mentioned...."
16:4316:43, 28 September 2020 diff hist +4,113 N The darah, or wife, is not permitted to be offered to the brahmanas. Everything is offered to worthy persons who are able to accept charity, but nowhere is it found that one offers his wife; in this case the reading rayah is more accurate than darah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The dārāḥ, or wife, is not permitted to be offered to the brāhmaṇas. Everything is offered to worthy persons who are ab..."
16:1416:14, 28 September 2020 diff hist +3,873 N In some readings, the word darah is not used, but the word used then is rayah, which means "wealth." In India there are still wealthy persons who are recognized by the state as raya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In some readings, the word dārāḥ is not used, but the word used then is rāyaḥ, which means "wealth." In India there are..."
16:0416:04, 28 September 2020 diff hist +3,145 N Indirectly, he (Prthu Maharaja) offered everything he possessed to the Kumaras, and consequently they utilized his possessions in whatever way they liked Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Indirectly, however, he offered everything he possessed to the Kumāras, and consequently they utilized his possessions in wha..."
15:5915:59, 28 September 2020 diff hist +3,127 N Prthu Maharaja's position was something like this; whatever he possessed had already been chewed, and therefore he could not offer it to the Kumaras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pṛthu Mahārāja's position was something like this; whatever he possessed had already been chewed, and therefore he could n..."
15:4915:49, 28 September 2020 diff hist +3,078 N Since King Prthu was thus offered the kingdom by the virtue of the mercy of great saintly persons, he did not want to divide his kingdom among saints like the Kumaras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since King Pṛthu was thus offered the kingdom by the virtue of the mercy of great saintly persons, he did not want to divide..."
15:4515:45, 28 September 2020 diff hist +3,286 N There were so many catastrophes occurring that the great saintly persons, headed by Bhrgu, created the body of King Prthu out of the body of his dead father, King Vena Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There were so many catastrophes occurring that the great saintly persons, headed by Bhṛgu, created the body of King Pṛthu..."
15:3615:36, 28 September 2020 diff hist +3,526 N Sadhucchistam is significant in this verse (SB 4.22.43). Prthu Maharaja got his kingdom from great saintly persons like Bhrgu and others just as one gets remnants of food. After the death of King Vena, the whole world was bereft of a popular ruler Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word sādhūcchiṣṭam is significant in this verse. Pṛthu Mahārāja got his kingdom from great saintly persons like..."
15:2015:20, 28 September 2020 diff hist +5,308 N The Lord is so compassionate upon the fallen souls within this material world that He comes Himself or sends His devotees and His servants to fulfill His desire to have all the fallen souls come back home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord is so compassionate upon the fallen souls within this material world that He comes Himself or sends His devotees and..."
15:1515:15, 28 September 2020 diff hist +5,343 N Lord Sri Krsna appeared on this planet out of compassion for fallen souls; Lord Buddha appeared out of compassion for the poor animals who were being killed by the demons; Lord Nrsimhadeva appeared out of compassion for Prahlada Maharaja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa appeared on this planet out of compassion for fallen souls; Lord Buddha appeared out of compassion for..."
15:0615:06, 28 September 2020 diff hist +4,866 N It is out of compassion that the Lord appears in His different forms Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is out of compassion that the Lord appears in His different forms"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{firs..."
14:5814:58, 28 September 2020 diff hist +5,055 N The word anukampina is significant; the Lord is so compassionate upon the living entities that He comes Himself into this world in order to benefit fallen souls Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word anukampinā is significant; the Lord is so compassionate upon the living entities that He comes Himself into this wor..."
14:5314:53, 28 September 2020 diff hist +5,170 N The relationship is something like that between the father and the son; the father is always anxious for the welfare of the son, even though the son forgets or neglects the father Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The relationship is something like that between the father and the son; the father is always anxious for the welfare of the so..."
14:4614:46, 28 September 2020 diff hist +5,192 The Lord Himself promises, and His confidential devotees execute the promise No edit summary current
14:4314:43, 28 September 2020 diff hist +5,152 N The Lord Himself could declare such things, but it was His desire to make the declaration through Arjuna and thus doubly assure that His promise would never be broken Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord Himself could declare such things, but it was His desire to make the declaration through Arjuna and thus doubly assur..."
14:3214:32, 28 September 2020 diff hist +5,123 N Regarding His devotees, Lord Krsna told Arjuna, kaunteya pratijanihi na me bhaktah pranasyati: "O son of Kunti, declare it boldly that My devotee will never perish Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Regarding His devotees, Lord Kṛṣṇa told Arjuna, kaunteya pratijānīhi na me bhaktaḥ praṇaśyati: "O son of Kuntī,..."
14:2014:20, 28 September 2020 diff hist +4,912 N Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura and Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Prabhupada desired to fulfill this great prediction, and we are following in their footsteps Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura and Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Prabhupāda desired to fulfill this great prediction,..."
14:1514:15, 28 September 2020 diff hist +5,205 N Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu predicted that both His glorious names and the Hare Krsna maha-mantra would be broadcast in all the towns and villages of the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu predicted that both His glorious names and the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra would be broadcast in a..."
14:0314:03, 28 September 2020 diff hist +5,216 N Prthu Maharaja remembered the causeless mercy of the Lord and thus welcomed the arrival of the Kumaras, who were fulfilling the Lord's prediction. In other words, when the Lord makes a prediction, He fulfills that prediction through some of His devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pṛthu Mahārāja remembered the causeless mercy of the Lord and thus welcomed the arrival of the Kumāras, who were fulfilli..."
13:4813:48, 28 September 2020 diff hist +5,164 N When Lord Visnu appeared in the great arena of sacrifice at the time when King Prthu was performing a great sacrifice (asvamedha), He predicted that the Kumaras would very soon come and advise the King Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Lord Viṣṇu appeared in the great arena of sacrifice at the time when King Pṛthu was performing a great sacrifice (a..."
13:4213:42, 28 September 2020 diff hist +2,523 N The word atma-gatih refers to that path of activities by which one can make progress in understanding Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word ātma-gatiḥ refers to that path of activities by which one can make progress in understanding Kṛṣṇa"}} {{note..."
13:3913:39, 28 September 2020 diff hist +3,028 N The atma-medhah is always thinking of Krsna's activities in Krsna consciousness. Since Sanat-kumara, who was a son of Lord Brahma, was fully Krsna conscious, he could point out the path of spiritual advancement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ātma-medhāḥ is always thinking of Kṛṣṇa's activities in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Since Sanat-kumāra, who was..."
13:3313:33, 28 September 2020 diff hist +2,961 N One whose mind is acting fully in Krsna consciousness is called atma-medhah. This may be contrasted to the word grha-medhi, which refers to one whose brain is always engrossed with thoughts of material activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one whose mind is acting fully in Kṛṣṇa consciousness is called ātma-medhāḥ. This may be contrasted to the word gṛ..."
13:2813:28, 28 September 2020 diff hist +2,860 N In this verse (SB 4.22.41) the word atma-medhasa is commented upon by Sripada Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura, who says that atmani means "unto Lord Krsna, paramatmani." Lord Krsna is Paramatma. Isvarah paramah krsnah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the word ātma-medhasā is commented upon by Śrīpāda Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura, who says that ātma..."
13:2313:23, 28 September 2020 diff hist +4,761 N Instead of helping their followers to cross the ocean of nescience, such svamis and yogis fall prey to maya, represented by the fair sex, woman, and are thus devoured by the sharks in that ocean Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Instead of helping their followers to cross the ocean of nescience, such svāmīs and yogīs fall prey to māyā, represented..."
13:1713:17, 28 September 2020 diff hist +4,895 N One often sees that many so-called svamis and yogis sometimes advertise themselves as competent to cross the ocean of nescience and to help others cross, but in actuality they are found to be simply victims of their own senses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One often sees that many so-called svāmīs and yogīs sometimes advertise themselves as competent to cross the ocean of nesci..."
13:1113:11, 28 September 2020 diff hist +4,655 N Prthu Maharaja is advised to take the boat of the lotus feet of the Lord to easily cross over all dangers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pṛthu Mahārāja is therefore advised to take the boat of the lotus feet of the Lord to easily cross over all dangers"}} {{n..."
13:0813:08, 28 September 2020 diff hist +4,821 N On the other hand, anyone who takes to the process of devotional service and has faith that the lotus feet of the Lord are safe boats to cross that ocean is certain to cross very easily and comfortably Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the other hand, anyone who takes to the process of devotional service and has faith that the lotus feet of the Lord are saf..."
13:0313:03, 28 September 2020 diff hist +5,020 N Sometimes they become so busy simply enjoying their troubles that they never cross the ocean. There is no guarantee that the nondevotees will cross the ocean, but even though they manage to cross, they have to undergo severe austerities and penances Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"sometimes they become so busy simply enjoying their troubles that they never cross the ocean. There is no guarantee that the n..."

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