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14:0414:04, 30 September 2020 diff hist +3,635 N A responsible government must teach Krsna consciousness very vigorously for the benefit of all. Without Krsna consciousness, neither the state nor the citizens of the state can be responsible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A responsible government must teach Kṛṣṇa consciousness very vigorously for the benefit of all. Without Kṛṣṇa cons..."
14:0114:01, 30 September 2020 diff hist +3,763 N The words adhoksaja-dhiyah, meaning "Krsna consciousness," are very important in this verse (SB 4.21.25). The king and citizens should both be Krsna conscious, otherwise both of them will be doomed to lower species of life after death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The words adhokṣaja-dhiyaḥ, meaning "Kṛṣṇa consciousness," are very important in this verse. The king and citizens s..."
13:5313:53, 30 September 2020 diff hist +3,569 N There are many subtle laws which are practically unknown to people in general, but the Krsna consciousness movement is very scientifically distributing all this Vedic knowledge for the benefit of the people of the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many subtle laws which are practically unknown to people in general, but the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is v..." current
13:5113:51, 30 September 2020 diff hist +3,431 N It is not the duty of rigid brahmanas and Vaisnavas to accept invitations everywhere. There is, of course, no objection to taking part in feasts in which prasada is distributed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is not the duty of rigid brāhmaṇas and Vaiṣṇavas to accept invitations everywhere. There is, of course, no objection..."
13:4813:48, 30 September 2020 diff hist +3,498 N It is a Vedic system for a householder to call brahmanas and Vaisnavas to eat at ceremonial performances in his house because the brahmanas and Vaisnavas can immunize him from sinful activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is a Vedic system, therefore, for a householder to call brāhmaṇas and Vaiṣṇavas to eat at ceremonial performances in..."
13:4513:45, 30 September 2020 diff hist +3,422 N The laws of nature are very subtle. For example, if one eats in a place which is very sinful, he shares in the resultant reaction of the sinful activities performed there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The laws of nature are very subtle. For example, if one eats in a place which is very sinful, he shares in the resultant react..."
13:3513:35, 30 September 2020 diff hist +5,030 N The Krsna consciousness movement has been started to give philosophers, scientists, and people in general the proper knowledge about the destiny of life. Everyone should take advantage of this movement and learn the real goal of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement has therefore been started to give philosophers, scientists, and people in general the..."
13:3213:32, 30 September 2020 diff hist +4,750 N According to Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 7.5.30), they (atheists) are simply progressing to the darkest region of material existence. Adanta-gobhir visatam tamisram Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (SB 7.5.30), they are simply progressing to the darkest region of material existence. Adānt..."
13:2213:22, 30 September 2020 diff hist +4,668 N Everyone desires to achieve the ultimate goal of life, but in modern civilization the great scientists think that man's life has no plan. This gross ignorance is very dangerous and makes civilization very risky Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone desires to achieve the ultimate goal of life, but in modern civilization the great scientists think that man's life h..."
13:1813:18, 30 September 2020 diff hist +4,726 N The perfection of one's execution of his appointed duties is the ultimate satisfaction of the Supreme Lord. The word kama-sandohah means "achievement of the desired result Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The perfection of one's execution of his appointed duties is the ultimate satisfaction of the Supreme Lord. The word kāma-san..."
13:1113:11, 30 September 2020 diff hist +4,857 N It is not that if one executes his duty properly he is automatically promoted, for promotion depends upon the satisfaction of the SP of G. It must ultimately be concluded that one can achieve the desired result of his activities upon satisfying the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is not that if one executes his duty properly he is automatically promoted, for promotion depends upon the satisfaction of..."
09:2909:29, 30 September 2020 diff hist +3,126 Even today in Hindu society the most conservative families do not allow unmarried girls to go out freely or mix with boys No edit summary current

18:1618:16, 27 September 2020 diff hist +4,736 N A responsible king who executes his appointed duty by giving proper protection to all living entities on his planet is promoted to the heavenly planetary system. This is also dependent upon the pleasure of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A responsible king who executes his appointed duty by giving proper protection to all living entities on his planet is promote..."
17:5517:55, 27 September 2020 diff hist +4,239 N In the Vedic literature there is much information, and of course there is information about the execution of a king's duty Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Vedic literature there is much information, and of course there is information about the execution of a king's duty"}}..."
17:2717:27, 27 September 2020 diff hist +4,625 N Maharaja Prthu gives special stress to the word brahma-vadinah ("by the experts in the Vedic knowledge"). Brahma refers to the Vedas, which are also known as sabda-brahma, or transcendental sound Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Pṛthu gives special stress to the word brahma-vādinaḥ ("by the experts in the Vedic knowledge"). Brahma refers..."
16:3816:38, 27 September 2020 diff hist +4,906 N The disturbance of the animal population by wholesale slaughter produces a catastrophic future reaction for the butcher, his land and his government Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The disturbance of the animal population by wholesale slaughter produces a catastrophic future reaction for the butcher, his l..." current
15:2915:29, 27 September 2020 diff hist +4,646 N It is the duty of the king to give all living entities protection and food Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the duty of the king to give all living entities protection and food"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}}..."
15:2615:26, 27 September 2020 diff hist +5,314 N The word praja refers to one who takes birth. Therefore Prthu Maharaja guaranteed protection for prajanam - all living entities who took birth in his kingdom. Praja refers not only to human beings but also to animals, trees and every other living entity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word prajā refers to one who takes birth. Therefore Pṛthu Mahārāja guaranteed protection for prajānām—all living..."
15:2215:22, 27 September 2020 diff hist +4,851 N Maharaja Prthu, as an ideal king, strictly observed the maintenance of the Vedic social order Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Pṛthu, as an ideal king, strictly observed the maintenance of the Vedic social order"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nir..."
15:0615:06, 27 September 2020 diff hist +5,056 N It is the duty of the king or the government to insure that the people observe the social order and that they are also employed in their respective occupational duties Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the duty of the king or the government to insure that the people observe the social order and that they are also employe..."
15:0315:03, 27 September 2020 diff hist +5,281 N The four social orders - the brahmanas, ksatriyas, vaisyas and sudras - are natural divisions of human society, and as declared by Prthu Maharaja, every man in his respective social order must have proper employment for his livelihood Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The four social orders—the brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas, vaiśyas and śūdras—are natural divisions of human society, and as..."
14:5914:59, 27 September 2020 diff hist +4,901 N According to Vedic information, the Supreme Lord maintains all living entities, and especially human beings, to elevate them to the highest perfection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"according to Vedic information, the Supreme Lord maintains all living entities, and especially human beings, to elevate them t..."
14:5514:55, 27 September 2020 diff hist +5,152 According to the Vedic system, the king is considered a representative of Godhead and is offered respects by the citizens as God in the human form of life No edit summary current
14:5314:53, 27 September 2020 diff hist +4,958 N On every planet there is a predominating person, just as we now see that in every country there is a president Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On every planet there is a predominating person, just as we now see that in every country there is a president"}} {{notes|}} {..."
14:4414:44, 27 September 2020 diff hist +4,760 N A king is supposed to be appointed by the Supreme Personality of Godhead to look after the interests of his particular planet Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A king is supposed to be appointed by the Supreme Personality of Godhead to look after the interests of his particular planet"..."
13:5013:50, 27 September 2020 diff hist +3,370 N Although Prthu Maharaja was above all these (four defects of conditional life), still, like an ordinary conditioned soul, he presented his statements to the great souls, sages and saintly persons present there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"although Pṛthu Mahārāja was above all these, still, like an ordinary conditioned soul, he presented his statements to the..."
13:4513:45, 27 September 2020 diff hist +2,958 N Everyone within this material world is conditioned by the modes of material nature and therefore has four defects Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone within this material world is conditioned by the modes of material nature and therefore has four defects"}} {{notes|}..."
13:3013:30, 27 September 2020 diff hist +3,435 N As a great king of the entire world, he (Prthu Maharaja) could have given them (the members of the assembly) orders, but he was so humble, meek and honest that he presented his statement for approval in order to clarify his mature decision Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As a great king of the entire world, he could have given them orders, but he was so humble, meek and honest that he presented..."
13:2513:25, 27 September 2020 diff hist +3,446 N He (Prthu) did not, however, present himself as a royal authority empowered to command everyone, for he wanted to present his statement in humble submission before the assembly of great sages and saintly persons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He did not, however, present himself as a royal authority empowered to command everyone, for he wanted to present his statemen..."
13:1813:18, 27 September 2020 diff hist +3,392 N Maharaja Prthu, however, was concerned with persons who were gentle, and therefore he first addressed all the honest persons, not caring for the envious Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Pṛthu, however, was concerned with persons who were gentle, and therefore he first addressed all the honest perso..."
13:1413:14, 27 September 2020 diff hist +3,477 N In any meeting there are different classes of men, and it is to be supposed, therefore, that because Prthu Maharaja was very great, he must have had several enemies present in the assembly, although they could not express themselves Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In any meeting there are different classes of men, and it is to be supposed, therefore, that because Pṛthu Mahārāja was ve..."
13:0613:06, 27 September 2020 diff hist +3,361 N In this verse (SB 4.21.21) the word sadhavah ("all great souls") is very significant. When a person is very great and famous, many unscrupulous persons become his enemies, for envy is the nature of materialists Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the word sādhavaḥ ("all great souls") is very significant. When a person is very great and famous, many unscr..."

20:2220:22, 26 September 2020 diff hist +2,309 N His (Maharaja Prthu's) words, which were nicely composed in highly metaphorical ornamental language, were pleasing to hear and were not only mellow but also very clearly understandable and without doubt or ambiguity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His words, which were nicely composed in highly metaphorical ornamental language, were pleasing to hear and were not only mell..."
20:2020:20, 26 September 2020 diff hist +1,991 N Maharaja Prthu was beautiful in his external bodily features, and his speech was also very glorious in all respects Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Pṛthu was beautiful in his external bodily features, and his speech was also very glorious in all respects"}} {{n..."
20:1220:12, 26 September 2020 diff hist +2,577 N This (how one's bodily features is the result of past activities) is proof of the transmigration of the soul through different types of bodies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is proof of the transmigration of the soul through different types of bodies"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete..."
20:1020:10, 26 September 2020 diff hist +2,832 N The bodily features of a particular person are exhibited in accordance with his past deeds, for according to one's past deeds, his next bodily features - whether in human society, animal society or demigod society - are determined Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The bodily features of a particular person are exhibited in accordance with his past deeds, for according to one's past deeds,..."
20:0720:07, 26 September 2020 diff hist +2,577 N As it is said, "The face is the index of the mind." One's mental constitution is exhibited by his facial features Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As it is said, "The face is the index of the mind." One's mental constitution is exhibited by his facial features"}} {{notes|}..."
20:0520:05, 26 September 2020 diff hist +2,862 N As will be apparent from the following verses (SB 4.21.16), it is to be concluded that not only were Maharaja Prthu's bodily features attractive, as described here, but he had specific all-auspicious signs in his bodily construction Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As will be apparent from the following verses, it is to be concluded that not only were Mahārāja Pṛthu's bodily features a..."
20:0220:02, 26 September 2020 diff hist +2,628 N Amongst the four social orders (brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas, vaiśyas and śūdras), the kṣatriyas, both men and women, are generally very beautiful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Amongst the four social orders (brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas, vaiśyas and śūdras), the kṣatriyas, both men and women, are ge..." current
19:5819:58, 26 September 2020 diff hist +2,454 N Maharaja Prthu also arranged for the proper reception of the demigods, the saintly sages, the brahmanas and the great kings Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Pṛthu also arranged for the proper reception of the demigods, the saintly sages, the brāhmaṇas and the great k..."
19:5519:55, 26 September 2020 diff hist +2,754 N The first procedure in receiving guests is to wash their feet, and it is learned from Vedic literature that one time when Maharaja Yudhisthira performed a rajasuya-yajna, Krsna took charge of washing the feet of the visitors Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The first procedure in receiving guests is to wash their feet, and it is learned from Vedic literature that one time when Mah..."
19:5219:52, 26 September 2020 diff hist +2,532 N According to the Vedic system, the reception of great, exalted personalities, as arranged by Prthu Maharaja in that great sacrificial arena, is very important Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the Vedic system, the reception of great, exalted personalities, as arranged by Pṛthu Mahārāja in that great..."
19:4719:47, 26 September 2020 diff hist +2,203 N There was interplanetary communication via suitable airplanes and space vehicles Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there was interplanetary communication via suitable airplanes and space vehicles"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|..." current
19:4619:46, 26 September 2020 diff hist +2,450 N Formerly the demigods used to come to this planet. Similarly, great personalities like Arjuna, Yudhisthira and many others used to visit higher planetary systems Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"formerly the demigods used to come to this planet. Similarly, great personalities like Arjuna, Yudhiṣṭhira and many others..."
19:4019:40, 26 September 2020 diff hist +5,867 N Brahmana refers to one who knows Brahman, or the impersonal feature of the Absolute Truth, and a Vaisnava is one who serves the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brāhmaṇa refers to one who knows Brahman, or the impersonal feature of the Absolute Truth, and a Vaiṣṇava is one who se..."
19:3819:38, 26 September 2020 diff hist +6,136 N From the facts presented in this verse (SB 4.21.12), it appears that people in general should be controlled by a king until they come to the platform of Vaisnavas and brahmanas, who are not under the control of anyone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From the facts presented in this verse, it appears that people in general should be controlled by a king until they come to th..."
19:2119:21, 26 September 2020 diff hist +5,731 N Prthu Maharaja had no control over the brahmana-kula, which refers to the learned scholars in Vedic knowledge, nor over the Vaisnavas, who are above the considerations of Vedic knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pṛthu Mahārāja had no control over the brāhmaṇa-kula, which refers to the learned scholars in Vedic knowledge, nor over..."
16:1716:17, 26 September 2020 diff hist +5,765 N Acyuta refers to one who does not fall because He (Krsna) is never influenced by the modes of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Acyuta refers to one who does not fall because He is never influenced by the modes of material nature"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..." current
16:1216:12, 26 September 2020 diff hist +5,783 N The Supreme Lord is known as Acyuta, and Lord Krsna is addressed as such by Arjuna in Bhagavad-gita (BG 1.21) - senayor ubhayor madhye ratham sthapaya me 'cyuta BG 1.21 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Lord is known as Acyuta, and Lord Kṛṣṇa is addressed as such by Arjuna in Bhagavad-gītā"|"senayor ubhayor..."
16:0916:09, 26 September 2020 diff hist +6,228 N This tract of land (between Ganges and Yamuna), which is called Brahmavarta, consists of what is known in the modern age as portions of Punjab & northern India. It is clear that the kings of India once ruled all the world and that their culture was Vedic Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This tract of land, which is called Brahmāvarta, consists of what is known in the modern age as portions of Punjab and northe..."

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