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10:2810:28, 2 October 2020 diff hist +5,297 When Lord Caitanya talked to Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya, the Lord honored him as the incarnation of Brhaspati. Brhaspati is the chief priest of the heavenly kingdom, and he is a follower of the philosophy known as brahma-vada, or Mayavada No edit summary current

18:0518:05, 1 October 2020 diff hist +2,974 N Nor could anyone discover the secrets of his life any more than learn the secrets of Varuna, the demigod presiding over the water, the night, and the western sky Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nor could anyone discover the secrets of his life any more than learn the secrets of Varuṇa, the demigod presiding over the..."
18:0118:01, 1 October 2020 diff hist +2,957 N No one could excel him (Maharaja Prthu) in opulence any more than estimate the stock of minerals and jewels in the Himalaya Mountains; therefore he is compared to Kuvera, the treasurer of the heavenly planets Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one could excel him in opulence any more than estimate the stock of minerals and jewels in the Himalaya Mountains; therefor..."
17:5317:53, 1 October 2020 diff hist +2,845 N Prthu Maharaja was also highly learned and exceedingly exact in delivering his judgment upon the citizens Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pṛthu Mahārāja was also highly learned and exceedingly exact in delivering his judgment upon the citizens"}} {{notes|}} {{..."
17:4917:49, 1 October 2020 diff hist +3,211 N Yamaraja, or Dharmaraja, as the superintendent of death, has to judge the criminal living entities who have committed sinful activities throughout their lives. Consequently Yamaraja is expected to be most expert in judicial matters Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yamarāja, or Dharmarāja, as the superintendent of death, has to judge the criminal living entities who have committed sinful..."
17:2717:27, 1 October 2020 diff hist +2,347 N The ocean is wide and expansive, and it is very difficult to measure its length and breadth; similarly, Prthu Maharaja was so deep and grave that no one could fathom his purposes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ocean is wide and expansive, and it is very difficult to measure its length and breadth; similarly, Pṛthu Mahārāja was..."
17:1417:14, 1 October 2020 diff hist +2,150 N Maharaja Prthu used to distribute his mercy to suffering humanity, and it was like rainfall after excessive heat Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Pṛthu used to distribute his mercy to suffering humanity, and it was like rainfall after excessive heat"}} {{note..."
17:0717:07, 1 October 2020 diff hist +3,618 N Maharaja Prthu was softer than a rose flower and harder than a thunderbolt. In this way he ruled over his kingdom Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Pṛthu was softer than a rose flower and harder than a thunderbolt. In this way he ruled over his kingdom"}} {{not..."
17:0217:02, 1 October 2020 diff hist +3,712 N An unlimited distribution of mercy is compared to the water falling from the clouds. Maharaja Prthu distributed his mercy incessantly, much like rainfall Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"an unlimited distribution of mercy is compared to the water falling from the clouds. Mahārāja Pṛthu distributed his mercy..."
16:5016:50, 1 October 2020 diff hist +3,992 N Without rainfall, it is not possible to fulfill one's various desires on this planet. As stated in Bhagavad-gita (BG 3.14) : food grains are produced only because rain falls from the sky, and without grains, no one on the earth can be satisfied Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Without rainfall, it is not possible to fulfill one's various desires on this planet. As stated in Bhagavad-gītā (BG 3.14),..."
16:4516:45, 1 October 2020 diff hist +3,877 N When Indra releases a thunderbolt, even the biggest hills and mountains crack. On the other hand, Maharaja Prthu was as tolerant as the earth itself, and he fulfilled all the desires of his citizens just like torrents of rain from the sky Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Indra releases a thunderbolt, even the biggest hills and mountains crack. On the other hand, Mahārāja Pṛthu was as to..."
16:3616:36, 1 October 2020 diff hist +3,888 N In this age modern scientists have been experimenting with nuclear weapons, and in a former age they used to release brahmastras, but all these brahmastras and nuclear weapons are insignificant compared to the thunderbolt of the King of heaven Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this age modern scientists have been experimenting with nuclear weapons, and in a former age they used to release brahmāst..."
16:2816:28, 1 October 2020 diff hist +3,746 N Maharaja Prthu maintained all the standards of good government, and he was so invincible that no one could disobey his orders any more than a person could stop heat and light emanating from a fire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Pṛthu maintained all the standards of good government, and he was so invincible that no one could disobey his ord..."
16:2416:24, 1 October 2020 diff hist +3,538 N It is the duty of a king to give protection to the citizens and to fulfill their desires. At the same time, the citizens must obey the laws of the state Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the duty of a king to give protection to the citizens and to fulfill their desires. At the same time, the citizens must..."
16:2016:20, 1 October 2020 diff hist +3,035 N Both the sun and the moon have particular influences by which they maintain order in the universe, and modern scientists and philosophers should become familiar with the Supreme Lord's perfect plan for universal maintenance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Both the sun and the moon have particular influences by which they maintain order in the universe, and modern scientists and p..."
16:1616:16, 1 October 2020 diff hist +3,043 N Prthu Maharaja exacted taxes and gave such strong orders to the citizens and government that no one had the power to disobey him. On the other hand, he pleased everyone just like the moonshine Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pṛthu Mahārāja exacted taxes and gave such strong orders to the citizens and government that no one had the power to disob..."
16:0716:07, 1 October 2020 diff hist +2,810 N Like the sun-god, Prthu Maharaja distributed his heat and light to give protection to his kingdom, for without heat and light no one can exist Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Like the sun-god, Pṛthu Mahārāja distributed his heat and light to give protection to his kingdom, for without heat and li..."
15:5215:52, 1 October 2020 diff hist +3,026 N In this verse (SB 4.22.56) Maharaja Prthu is compared to the kings of the moon and sun. The king of the moon and the king of the sun serve as examples of how the Lord desires the universe to be ruled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse Mahārāja Pṛthu is compared to the kings of the moon and sun. The king of the moon and the king of the sun se..."
15:4115:41, 1 October 2020 diff hist +4,097 N Even in this fallen age if the rulers, governors and presidents take advantage of Prthu Maharaja's example, there will certainly be a reign of peace and prosperity throughout the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even in this fallen age if the rulers, governors and presidents take advantage of Pṛthu Mahārāja's example, there will cer..."
15:2715:27, 1 October 2020 diff hist +3,906 N There are many examples like Prthu Maharaja, and the history of his regency on this planet is elaborately described in Srimad-Bhagavatam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many examples like Pṛthu Mahārāja, and the history of his regency on this planet is elaborately described in Śr..."
15:2415:24, 1 October 2020 diff hist +4,221 N With this idea in mind (that the king should satisfy his citizens in their sense enjoyment and elevate them to Krsna consciousness), the king or government head should rule the world. In this way, everyone will be satisfied. How can this be accomplished Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"With this idea in mind, the king or government head should rule the world. In this way, everyone will be satisfied. How can th..."
15:1715:17, 1 October 2020 diff hist +4,176 N It is the duty of the ruler to satisfy them (the human beings) in their sense enjoyment as well as to elevate them to Krsna consciousness so that they all can ultimately return home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is therefore the duty of the ruler to satisfy them in their sense enjoyment as well as to elevate them to Kṛṣṇa consc..."
15:0915:09, 1 October 2020 diff hist +4,117 N The ruler of this planet should know that all the inhabitants, especially human beings, have come to this material world for sense enjoyment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ruler of this planet should therefore know that all the inhabitants, especially human beings, have come to this material w..."
15:0015:00, 1 October 2020 diff hist +4,042 N They (modern scientists and philosophers) try to establish everything by their so-called scientific research, but they do not center anything around the supreme creator Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They try to establish everything by their so-called scientific research, but they do not center anything around the supreme cr..."
14:5614:56, 1 October 2020 diff hist +4,020 N Modern scientists and philosophers cannot understand that purpose (of the material world), nor do they believe in the existence of a creator Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Modern scientists and philosophers cannot understand that purpose, nor do they believe in the existence of a creator"}} {{note..."
14:5114:51, 1 October 2020 diff hist +4,101 N Atheists cannot understand the purpose behind the creation. Although this material world is condemned when it is compared to the spiritual world, there is still some purpose behind it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Atheists cannot understand the purpose behind the creation. Although this material world is condemned when it is compared to t..."
14:4714:47, 1 October 2020 diff hist +3,952 N He (Maharaja Prthu) knew that he was the representative of the Lord and that the Lord's creation must be protected intelligently Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He knew that he was the representative of the Lord and that the Lord's creation must be protected intelligently"}} {{notes|}}..."
14:4214:42, 1 October 2020 diff hist +4,088 N The word acyutatmakah is significant in this verse (SB 4.22.55), for Maharaja Prthu used to rule this planet as the representative of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word acyutātmakaḥ is significant in this verse, for Mahārāja Pṛthu used to rule this planet as the representative o..."
14:3714:37, 1 October 2020 diff hist +4,453 N Prthu Maharaja used to please all kinds of citizens by his extraordinary capacity to understand the mentality of others. Indeed, his dealings were so perfect that every one of the citizens was very much satisfied and lived in complete peace Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pṛthu Mahārāja used to please all kinds of citizens by his extraordinary capacity to understand the mentality of others. I..."
14:2514:25, 1 October 2020 diff hist +3,336 N In the modern age, people from earth have tried to go to the moon, but they have not been able to find anyone there, what to speak of meeting the moon's predominating deity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the modern age, people from earth have tried to go to the moon, but they have not been able to find anyone there, what to s..."
13:0513:05, 1 October 2020 diff hist +4,162 N Prthu Maharaja did not beget his children out of lust, nor was he attracted to his wife for sense gratificatory purposes. He begot the children as a grhastha for the future administration of his government all over the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pṛthu Mahārāja did not beget his children out of lust, nor was he attracted to his wife for sense gratificatory purposes...."
13:0113:01, 1 October 2020 diff hist +4,125 N It is understood by the words atma-sammatan that both Prthu Maharaja and Arci underwent the garbhadhana purificatory process before begetting children, and thus they begot all their sons according to their desires and purified mental states Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is therefore understood by the words ātma-sammatān that both Pṛthu Mahārāja and Arci underwent the garbhādhāna puri..."
12:5712:57, 1 October 2020 diff hist +4,063 N Yatha yonih indicates the mother, and yatha bijam indicates the father. If the mental state of the parents is prepared before they have sex, the child which they will beget will certainly reflect their mental condition Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yathā yoniḥ indicates the mother, and yathā bījam indicates the father. If the mental state of the parents is prepared be..." current
12:5312:53, 1 October 2020 diff hist +4,114 N The mental state of the father and mother before sex will certainly affect the mentality of the child to be begotten. A child who is begotten out of lust may not turn out as the parents desire. As stated in the sastras, yatha yonir yatha bijam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mental state of the father and mother before sex will certainly affect the mentality of the child to be begotten. A child..."
12:4812:48, 1 October 2020 diff hist +4,071 N As stated in Bhagavad-gita, sex life which is not against religious principles is Krsna Himself, and according to religious principles, when one wants to beget a child he must perform the garbhadhana-samskara before having sex Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Bhagavad-gītā, sex life which is not against religious principles is Kṛṣṇa Himself, and according to reli..."
12:4412:44, 1 October 2020 diff hist +3,800 N The first samskara, the garbhadhana-samskara, or child-begetting samskara, is compulsory, especially for the higher castes, the brahmanas and the ksatriyas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The first saṁskāra, the garbhādhāna-saṁskāra, or child-begetting saṁskāra, is compulsory, especially for the higher..."
11:2711:27, 1 October 2020 diff hist +4,063 N How one can beget children according to one's own desire is practically unknown in the present age (Kali-yuga). In this regard the secret of success depends on the parents' acceptance of the various purificatory methods known as samskaras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How one can beget children according to one's own desire is practically unknown in the present age (Kali-yuga). In this regard..."
11:1511:15, 1 October 2020 diff hist +3,846 N As a householder, Prthu Maharaja had five sons by his wife, Arci, and all these sons were begotten as he desired them. They were not born whimsically or by accident Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As a householder, Pṛthu Mahārāja had five sons by his wife, Arci, and all these sons were begotten as he desired them. The..."
11:0311:03, 1 October 2020 diff hist +3,739 N By his transcendental plans he (a pure devotee of God) purifies such activities (material activities). This is described in Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"by his transcendental plans he purifies such activities. This is described in Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."
10:5210:52, 1 October 2020 diff hist +3,830 N He dovetails all material activities for the service of the Lord. Since a pure devotee knows how to utilize everything for the Lord's service, he is never affected by material activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he dovetails all material activities for the service of the Lord. Since a pure devotee knows how to utilize everything for the..."
10:3910:39, 1 October 2020 diff hist +4,057 N The sunshine sterilizes and purifies polluted and dirty places. Similarly, a devotee may engage in so many material activities, but because he has no desire for sense gratification, they never affect him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the sunshine sterilizes and purifies polluted and dirty places. Similarly, a devotee may engage in so many material activities..."
10:3010:30, 1 October 2020 diff hist +4,005 N Maharaja Prthu is likened to the sun (arka-vat). Sometimes the sun shines on stool, urine and so many other polluted things, but since the sun is all-powerful, it is never affected by the polluted things with which it associates Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Pṛthu is likened to the sun (arka-vat). Sometimes the sun shines on stool, urine and so many other polluted thing..."
10:2010:20, 1 October 2020 diff hist +4,222 N A pure devotee is never attracted by sense gratification, and he is liberated. In material life a person engages in sense gratification for his own personal satisfaction, but in the devotional or liberated life one aims to satisfy the senses of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure devotee is never attracted by sense gratification, and consequently he is liberated. In material life a person engages..."
10:0910:09, 1 October 2020 diff hist +4,223 N Prthu was special in that although he was given license to remain a householder, and although he possessed immense opulences in his kingdom, he never engaged in sense gratification. This was a special sign that indicated him to be a pure devotee of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pṛthu Mahārāja was special in that although he was given license to remain a householder, and although he possessed immens..."
10:0010:00, 1 October 2020 diff hist +4,079 N Out of the four asramas - the brahmacarya, grhastha, vanaprastha and sannyasa - only a grhastha, or householder, is allowed to associate with women; the grhastha-asrama is a kind of license for sense gratification given to the devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Out of the four āśramas—the brahmacarya, gṛhastha, vānaprastha and sannyāsa—only a gṛhastha, or householder, is al..."

18:5118:51, 30 September 2020 diff hist +6,871 N This is the real significance of phalam brahmani sannyasya. A soul dedicated to the service of the Lord should never think of himself as the personal proprietor or the superintendent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is the real significance of phalaṁ brahmaṇi sannyasya. A soul dedicated to the service of the Lord should never think..."
18:4318:43, 30 September 2020 diff hist +6,899 N Generally liberation takes place after one gives up this body but one who lives according to the example of Prthu Maharaja is liberated even in this lifetime Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally liberation takes place after one gives up this body, but one who lives according to the example of Pṛthu Mahārāj..."
18:3518:35, 30 September 2020 diff hist +7,017 N All material changes and material progress taking place by the wonderful interaction of matter are under the superintendence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna. Events in the material world are not taking place blindly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All material changes and material progress taking place by the wonderful interaction of matter are under the superintendence o..."
17:2817:28, 30 September 2020 diff hist +6,599 N The Lord is the supreme superintendent of all material creations, as confirmed in Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is the supreme superintendent of all material creations, as confirmed in Bhagavad-gītā"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ang..."
17:2317:23, 30 September 2020 diff hist +6,957 N The words prakrteh param are used in this verse (SB 4.22.51) because everything within this material world is created by the external, material energy of the Lord, but the Lord Himself is not a creation of this material energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The words prakṛteḥ param are used in this verse because everything within this material world is created by the external,..."

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