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17:1117:11, 30 September 2020 diff hist +6,875 N In one's home or in a temple, the Deity is considered the proprietor of everything, and everyone is considered the Deity's eternal servant. The Lord is transcendental, for He is not part of this material creation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In one's home or in a temple, the Deity is considered the proprietor of everything, and everyone is considered the Deity's ete..."
17:0417:04, 30 September 2020 diff hist +6,884 N These methods of karma-yoga and bhakti-yoga are being broadcast all over the world by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Anyone can learn these methods simply by following the examples of the members of the Society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These methods of karma-yoga and bhakti-yoga are being broadcast all over the world by the International Society for Krishna Co..."
16:5516:55, 30 September 2020 diff hist +6,920 N This method (bhakti-yoga) includes nine items: hearing, chanting, remembering, serving, worshiping the Deity, praying, carrying out orders, serving Krsna as friend and sacrificing everything for Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This method includes nine items: hearing, chanting, remembering, serving, worshiping the Deity, praying, carrying out orders,..."
16:4716:47, 30 September 2020 diff hist +6,940 N Anyone can practice karma-yoga, but it is especially easy for the householder, who can install the Deity of the Lord in the home and worship Him according to the methods of bhakti-yoga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone can practice karma-yoga, but it is especially easy for the householder, who can install the Deity of the Lord in the ho..."
16:3716:37, 30 September 2020 diff hist +6,666 N When the fruits of one's activities are rendered to the service of the Lord, one is actually practicing karma-yoga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the fruits of one's activities are rendered to the service of the Lord, one is actually practicing karma-yoga"}} {{notes|..."
16:3416:34, 30 September 2020 diff hist +7,065 N The word nirvisangah ("uncontaminated") is very significant because Maharaja Prthu was not attached to the results of his activities. In this material world a person is always thinking of the proprietorship of everything he accumulates or works for Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word nirviṣaṅgaḥ ("uncontaminated") is very significant because Mahārāja Pṛthu was not attached to the results o..."
16:2616:26, 30 September 2020 diff hist +6,428 N Although he was living as a householder, Prthu Maharaja was actually in the renounced order of life, sannyasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although he was living as a householder, Pṛthu Mahārāja was actually in the renounced order of life, sannyāsa"}} {{notes|..."
16:1516:15, 30 September 2020 diff hist +6,743 N As stated in Bhagavad-gita (BG 18.2), giving up the fruits of one's activities to the Supreme Personality of Godhead is called sannyasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Bhagavad-gītā (BG 18.2), giving up the fruits of one's activities to the Supreme Personality of Godhead is call..."
16:0916:09, 30 September 2020 diff hist +7,210 N The first requirement for the proper execution of karma-yoga is given herein: one must give the fruits of his activities to the Supreme Brahman, Parabrahman, Krsna. By doing so, one actually situates himself in the renounced order of life, sannyasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The first requirement for the proper execution of karma-yoga is given herein. phalaṁ brahmaṇi sannyasya (or vinyasya): one..."
15:5415:54, 30 September 2020 diff hist +6,827 N The term karma-yoga is often used in Bhagavad-gita - , and herein (in SB 4.22.51) Maharaja Prthu is giving a practical example of what karma-yoga actually is Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The term karma-yoga is often used in Bhagavad-gīta—, and herein Mahārāja Pṛthu is giving a practical example of what ka..."
15:3015:30, 30 September 2020 diff hist +4,689 N In other words, none of his (Maharaja Prthu) activities were carried out for his own sense gratification; everything he did was meant for the satisfaction of the senses of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In other words, none of his activities were carried out for his own sense gratification; everything he did was meant for the s..."
15:2015:20, 30 September 2020 diff hist +4,498 N Concealing himself as a pure devotee, he (Maharaja Prthu) externally manifested himself as a very powerful and dutiful king Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Concealing himself as a pure devotee, he externally manifested himself as a very powerful and dutiful king"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
15:1015:10, 30 September 2020 diff hist +4,656 N He (Maharaja Prthu) remained at his position as a ksatriya to rule the world and at the same time remained transcendental to such activities by satisfying the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He remained at his position as a kṣatriya to rule the world and at the same time remained transcendental to such activities..."
15:0415:04, 30 September 2020 diff hist +4,740 N Maharaja Prthu did not allow himself to function outside the institution of four varnas and four asramas, although as a Vaisnava he was a paramahamsa, transcendental to all material activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Pṛthu did not allow himself to function outside the institution of four varṇas and four āśramas, although as..."
14:5314:53, 30 September 2020 diff hist +4,328 N In order to understand the activities of a Vaisnava, one has to become very expert Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In order to understand the activities of a Vaiṣṇava, one has to become very expert"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{com..." current
14:4414:44, 30 September 2020 diff hist +4,736 N It is said by a Vaisnava poet: no one can understand the activities of a pure devotee. A pure devotee's activities may appear like ordinary activities, but behind them there is profound significance - the satisfaction of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is therefore said by a Vaiṣṇava poet, vaiṣṇavera kriyāmudrā vijñe nā bujhāya: no one can understand the activi..."
14:2914:29, 30 September 2020 diff hist +4,687 N Just as Arjuna, who was a warrior, had to fight to satisfy Krsna, Prthu Maharaja performed his royal duties as king for the satisfaction of Krsna. Indeed, whatever he did as emperor of the whole world was perfectly befitting a pure devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as Arjuna, who was a warrior, had to fight to satisfy Kṛṣṇa, Pṛthu Mahārāja performed his royal duties as king..."
14:1814:18, 30 September 2020 diff hist +4,435 N Prthu Maharaja's activities were not ordinary but were all spiritual and transcendental, for his aim was to satisfy the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pṛthu Mahārāja's activities were therefore not ordinary but were all spiritual and transcendental, for his aim was to sati..."
14:0014:00, 30 September 2020 diff hist +4,688 N Srila Rupa Gosvami has advised that things which are favorable to devotional service should not be rejected, nor should activity favorable for devotional service be considered ordinary work or fruitive activity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī has advised that things which are favorable to devotional service should not be rejected, nor should a..."
13:4713:47, 30 September 2020 diff hist +4,337 N Prthu Maharaja's activities were not ordinary, for they were in relationship with the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pṛthu Mahārāja's activities were not ordinary, for they were in relationship with the Supreme Personality of Godhead"}} {{..."
13:4213:42, 30 September 2020 diff hist +4,752 N Being perfect in the Lord's devotional service, he could execute his prescribed duties with complete perfection as befitted the time and circumstance and his financial strength and personal ability. The word karmani here (SB 4.22.50) is significant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being perfect in the Lord's devotional service, he could execute his prescribed duties with complete perfection as befitted th..."
13:2413:24, 30 September 2020 diff hist +4,422 N Maharaja Prthu was a responsible monarch, and he had to execute the duties of a ksatriya, a king and a devotee at the same time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Pṛthu was a responsible monarch, and he had to execute the duties of a kṣatriya, a king and a devotee at the sa..."
13:1513:15, 30 September 2020 diff hist +3,396 N Prthu Maharaja exhibited all the symptoms of a mahatma; he is mentioned in this verse (SB 4.22.49) as dhuryo mahatam, best of the mahatmas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pṛthu Mahārāja exhibited all the symptoms of a mahātmā; therefore he is mentioned in this verse as dhuryo mahatām, best..."
13:1113:11, 30 September 2020 diff hist +3,576 N The mahatmas are not under the clutches of the illusory energy but are under the protection of the spiritual energy. Because of this, the real mahatma is always engaged in the devotional service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mahātmās are not under the clutches of the illusory energy but are under the protection of the spiritual energy. Because..."
13:0613:06, 30 September 2020 diff hist +3,787 N King Prthu's statements in previous verses regarding his vast knowledge and perfect devotional service are justified here (in SB 4.22.49), for he is considered best amongst all mahatmas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Pṛthu's statements in previous verses regarding his vast knowledge and perfect devotional service are justified here, f..."
12:5612:56, 30 September 2020 diff hist +3,579 N Everyone is hankering after peace of mind and self-satisfaction, but these can only be achieved by becoming a pure devotee of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone is hankering after peace of mind and self-satisfaction, but these can only be achieved by becoming a pure devotee of..."
12:5312:53, 30 September 2020 diff hist +3,889 N Since the Supreme Personality of Godhead has nothing to desire, He is fully satisfied with Himself. Similarly, a devotee who has no desire other than to serve the Supreme Personality of Godhead is as self-satisfied as the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the Supreme Personality of Godhead has nothing to desire, He is fully satisfied with Himself. Similarly, a devotee who h..."
12:4612:46, 30 September 2020 diff hist +3,839 N Remaining fixed in devotional service gives one the utmost in self-satisfaction. Actually self-satisfaction can be achieved only by pure devotees, who have no desire other than to serve the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Remaining fixed in devotional service gives one the utmost in self-satisfaction. Actually self-satisfaction can be achieved on..."
10:2710:27, 30 September 2020 diff hist +2,608 N The Kumaras praised the characteristics of Maharaja Prthu and his great devotional attitude and humility Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Kumāras, however, praised the characteristics of Mahārāja Pṛthu and his great devotional attitude and humility"}} {{n..."
10:2210:22, 30 September 2020 diff hist +2,977 N Great saintly persons who have attained complete perfection in mystic yoga are not visible in this age on earth because humanity is not worthy of their presence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"great saintly persons who have attained complete perfection in mystic yoga are not visible in this age on earth because humani..."
10:1610:16, 30 September 2020 diff hist +2,781 N Since they can go from one planet to another, they are called siddhas; that is to say they have acquired all mystic and yogic powers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since they can go from one planet to another, they are called siddhas; that is to say they have acquired all mystic and yogic..."
10:0710:07, 30 September 2020 diff hist +3,055 N The demigods never touch the surface of the earth. They walk and travel in space only. Like the great sage Narada, the Kumaras do not require any machine to travel in space. There are also residents of Siddhaloka who can travel in space without machines Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the demigods never touch the surface of the earth. They walk and travel in space only. Like the great sage Nārada, the Kumār..."
09:5909:59, 30 September 2020 diff hist +3,996 N The best friend and benefactor of all people is one who awakens humanity to its original Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The best friend and benefactor of all people is one who awakens humanity to its original Kṛṣṇa consciousness"}} {{notes|..." current
09:5009:50, 30 September 2020 diff hist +4,301 N The King saw that there was no other way to satisfy them for their exalted activities. The word vinoda-patram can be divided into two words, vina and uda-patram, or can be understood as one word, vinoda-patram, which means "joker Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The King saw that there was no other way to satisfy them for their exalted activities. The word vinoda-pātram can be divided..."
09:3209:32, 30 September 2020 diff hist +4,505 N Saintly persons, acaryas and their servants, can render a valuable service to humanity by disseminating knowledge of the relationship between the Supreme Personality of Godhead and the living entity. Such knowledge is the perfect benediction for humanity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vaiṣṇava ācāryas and their servants, can render a valuable service to humanity by disseminating knowledge of the relatio..."
09:2409:24, 30 September 2020 diff hist +4,559 N Saintly persons like the Kumaras, Narada, Prahlada, Janaka, Sukadeva Gosvami and Kapiladeva, as well as the followers of such authorities as the Vaisnava acaryas and their servants, can render a valuable service to humanity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Saintly persons like the Kumāras, Nārada, Prahlāda, Janaka, Śukadeva Gosvāmī and Kapiladeva, as well as the followers of..."

17:0017:00, 29 September 2020 diff hist +4,212 N Since these living entities have very little knowledge of self-realization, they are not getting any relief, although they are very anxious to attain peace of mind and some substantial happiness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since these living entities have very little knowledge of self-realization, they are not getting any relief, although they are..."
16:5216:52, 29 September 2020 diff hist +4,233 N All living entities are within the clutches of the illusory energy. Forgetting their real identity, they hover in material existence, transmigrating from one body to another in search of a peaceful life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All living entities are within the clutches of the illusory energy. Forgetting their real identity, they hover in material exi..."
16:4616:46, 29 September 2020 diff hist +4,402 N Great personalities of the material world are very eager to render welfare service to human society, but actually no one can render better service than one who distributes the knowledge of spiritual realization in relation with the Supreme Personality Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Great personalities of the material world are very eager to render welfare service to human society, but actually no one can r..."
16:4116:41, 29 September 2020 diff hist +5,343 N In the present age, because society is not guided by brahminical instruction, the whole population is only absorbed in sinful activities. Consequently, everyone is deservedly being punished by the laws of nature. This is the situation in this age of Kali Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the present age, because society is not guided by brahminical instruction, the whole population is only absorbed in sinful..."
16:3416:34, 29 September 2020 diff hist +5,118 N They (ksatriyas, vaisyas and sudras) cannot open slaughterhouses and eat meat, fish or eggs or drink liquor, or earn money for this purpose without authorization - from the brahmanas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They cannot open slaughterhouses and eat meat, fish or eggs or drink liquor, or earn money for this purpose without authorizat..."
16:1916:19, 29 September 2020 diff hist +5,138 N The ksatriyas, vaisyas and sudras eat only by virtue of the brahmana's mercy; in other words, they should not eat anything which is forbidden by the brahmanas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the kṣatriyas, vaiśyas and śūdras eat only by virtue of the brāhmaṇa's mercy; in other words, they should not eat anyt..."
16:1516:15, 29 September 2020 diff hist +5,210 N Unfortunately at the present moment there is a scarcity of brahmanas, and since the so-called ksatriyas and vaisyas do not carry out the orders of the brahmanas, the world is in a chaotic condition Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unfortunately at the present moment there is a scarcity of brāhmaṇas, and since the so-called kṣatriyas and vaiśyas do n..."
16:1016:10, 29 September 2020 diff hist +5,273 N Ksatriyas and vaisyas have no right to give charity, for whatever they possess belongs to the brahmanas. Therefore charity should be given by the ksatriyas and vaisyas under the instructions of the brahmanas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṣatriyas and vaiśyas have no right to give charity, for whatever they possess belongs to the brāhmaṇas. Therefore chari..."
16:0616:06, 29 September 2020 diff hist +5,237 N The brahmanas or Vaisnavas do not live at others' cost; they live by spending their own money, although it appears that they are collecting this money from others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the brāhmaṇas or Vaiṣṇavas do not live at others' cost; they live by spending their own money, although it appears that..."
16:0116:01, 29 September 2020 diff hist +5,221 N The brahmanas, being engaged in the service of the Lord, have very little time to handle the finances of the world, and the riches are kept by the ksatriyas, or the kings, who are to produce money upon the brahmanas' demand Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brāhmaṇas, being engaged in the service of the Lord, have very little time to handle the finances of the world, and the..."
15:5615:56, 29 September 2020 diff hist +5,217 N Whenever the brahmanas need money, the ksatriyas and vaisyas should supply it. It is like a savings account with money which the depositor can draw out at his will Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"whenever the brāhmaṇas need money, the kṣatriyas and vaiśyas should supply it. It is like a savings account with money w..."
15:4915:49, 29 September 2020 diff hist +5,178 N Everything in the world belongs to the brahmanas, and out of their humility the brahmanas accept charity from the ksatriyas, or kings, and the vaisyas, or merchants Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"everything in the world belongs to the brāhmaṇas, and out of their humility the brāhmaṇas accept charity from the kṣat..."
15:4315:43, 29 September 2020 diff hist +5,069 N Since brahmanas and Vaisnavas are direct servants of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, they do not depend on others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since brāhmaṇas and Vaiṣṇavas are direct servants of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, they do not depend on others"}..."
15:3915:39, 29 September 2020 diff hist +5,326 N Everyone should follow the instructions of the brahmanas, for their only business is to spread sabda-brahma, Vedic knowledge, all over the world. Whenever there is a scarcity of brahmanas to spread Vedic knowledge, chaos throughout human society results Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone should follow the instructions of the brāhmaṇas, for their only business is to spread śabda-brahma, or Vedic know..."

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