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17:0417:04, 4 October 2020 diff hist +5,396 N No one can understand Krsna as He is by utilizing the blunt material senses. However, the Lord reveals Himself to His devotees, being pleased with them because of their transcendental loving service rendered unto Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one can understand Kṛṣṇa as He is by utilizing the blunt material senses. However, the Lord reveals Himself to His de..."
16:5716:57, 4 October 2020 diff hist +5,546 N This (nirakara) does not mean that the Supreme Personality of Godhead has no form; it means that it is not understood by the karmis, or fruitive actors Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This does not mean that the Supreme Personality of Godhead has no form; it means that it is not understood by the karmīs, or..."
16:4616:46, 4 October 2020 diff hist +5,642 N Because the Lord's form and activities cannot be understood by materialistic people, He is described by the sastras as nirakara, that is, one whose form cannot be ascertained by a materialistic person Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the Lord's form and activities cannot be understood by materialistic people, He is described by the śāstras as nirā..." current
16:2216:22, 4 October 2020 diff hist +5,331 N He (devotees) can understand that Krsna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, that His address is Goloka Vrndavana and that His activities are all spiritual Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He can understand that Kṛṣṇa is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, that His address is Goloka Vṛndāvana and that His..." current
16:0716:07, 4 October 2020 diff hist +5,566 N Ordinary persons engaged in pious and impious activities cannot understand the form, name and activities of the Lord. The devotee, however, can know the Personality of Godhead in many respects Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ordinary persons engaged in pious and impious activities cannot understand the form, name and activities of the Lord. The devo..."
15:5115:51, 4 October 2020 diff hist +5,178 N One can understand in truth the Supreme Personality of Godhead only when one is engaged in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one can understand in truth the Supreme Personality of Godhead only when one is engaged in devotional service"}} {{notes|}} {{..." current
15:4115:41, 4 October 2020 diff hist +5,452 N When one is spiritually advanced, one can understand the name, form, qualities, pastimes and paraphernalia of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when one is spiritually advanced, one can understand the name, form, qualities, pastimes and paraphernalia of the Supreme Lord..." current
15:3715:37, 4 October 2020 diff hist +5,553 N Actually it is a fact that the Supreme Personality of Godhead cannot be perceived by material senses as far as His form, name, quality, pastimes or paraphernalia are concerned Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually it is a fact that the Supreme Personality of Godhead cannot be perceived by material senses as far as His form, name,..."
15:2615:26, 4 October 2020 diff hist +5,434 N Because the Supreme Personality of Godhead is unknown to the conditioned soul, He is sometimes described in Vedic literatures as nirakara, avijnata or avan-manasa-gocara Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the Supreme Personality of Godhead is unknown to the conditioned soul, He is sometimes described in Vedic literatures..."
14:3914:39, 4 October 2020 diff hist +2,623 N The name Puranjana indicates one who enjoys possessing different types of bodies. His mentality for enjoyment in the material world is accommodated by different types of bodies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The name Purañjana indicates one who enjoys possessing different types of bodies. His mentality for enjoyment in the material..."
14:3214:32, 4 October 2020 diff hist +1 The word apadaka, meaning "without legs," refers to serpents No edit summary current
14:3214:32, 4 October 2020 diff hist +2,802 N The word apadaka, meaning "without legs," refers to serpents Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word apādaka, meaning "without legs," refers to serpents"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-..."
14:2614:26, 4 October 2020 diff hist +2,921 N The word bahu-pada refers to those creatures who have more than four legs. There are many insects, such as the centipede, and also many aquatic animals that have many legs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word bahu-pāda refers to those creatures who have more than four legs. There are many insects, such as the centipede, and..."
14:2214:22, 4 October 2020 diff hist +2,699 N Of course, the word catus-pada refers to quadrupeds, or animals Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Of course, the word catuṣ-pāda refers to quadrupeds, or animals"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|..." current
14:1814:18, 4 October 2020 diff hist +1 The word dvi-pada, meaning "biped," refers to human beings. When he is old and invalid, the human being is supposed to be a triped, or three-legged, because he walks with the help of a stick or some kind of cane No edit summary current
14:1614:16, 4 October 2020 diff hist +2,918 N The word dvi-pada, meaning "biped," refers to human beings. When he is old and invalid, the human being is supposed to be a triped, or three-legged, because he walks with the help of a stick or some kind of cane Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word dvi-pāda, meaning "biped," refers to human beings. When he is old and invalid, the human being is supposed to be a t..."
14:1314:13, 4 October 2020 diff hist +2,601 N The word eka-pada, "one-legged," refers to ghosts, for it is said that ghosts walk on one leg Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word eka-pāda, "one-legged," refers to ghosts, for it is said that ghosts walk on one leg"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal..."
14:1114:11, 4 October 2020 diff hist +2,443 N How the spirit soul transmigrates from one type of body to another is nicely described here - SB 4.29.2 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How the spirit soul transmigrates from one type of body to another is nicely described here"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}}..."
13:1513:15, 4 October 2020 diff hist +4,242 N The citizens of Maharaja Prthu were protected in all respects by the perfect king Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the citizens of Mahārāja Pṛthu were protected in all respects by the perfect king"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{comp..."
13:1313:13, 4 October 2020 diff hist +4,922 N Although he (Prthu) was a king, a ksatriya, because he was a Vaisnava he was also a brahmana. As a brahmana he could give proper instruction to the citizens, and as a ksatriya he could rightly give protection to all of them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although he was a king, a kṣatriya, because he was a Vaiṣṇava he was also a brāhmaṇa. As a brāhmaṇa he could give..."
13:0913:09, 4 October 2020 diff hist +4,996 N Maharaja Prthu, although situated in the transcendental position of a pure devotee, came down to the position of brahmana and ksatriya for the benefit of human society and thus gave protection to the entire world by his personal prowess Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Pṛthu, although situated in the transcendental position of a pure devotee, came down to the position of brāhma..."
13:0513:05, 4 October 2020 diff hist +4,286 N Maharaja Prthu is addressed here (SB 4.21.52) as vivrddha-sattva, or one who is situated in the transcendental position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Pṛthu is addressed here as vivṛddha-sattva, or one who is situated in the transcendental position"}} {{notes|}}..."
13:0113:01, 4 October 2020 diff hist +4,672 N One has to transcend goodness and raise himself to the pure goodness called vivrddha-sattva, or the advanced stage of goodness. In the advanced stage of goodness one can become Krsna conscious Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One has to transcend this goodness and raise himself to the pure goodness called vivṛddha-sattva, or the advanced stage of g..."
12:5812:58, 4 October 2020 diff hist +4,653 N When one is elevated to the platform of goodness, he is satisfied in any condition of life and is without lust and greed. This mentality indicates one's situation on the platform of goodness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when one is elevated to the platform of goodness, he is satisfied in any condition of life and is without lust and greed. This..."
12:5412:54, 4 October 2020 diff hist +4,748 N In the gradual cleansing process, one is relieved of the influence of passion and ignorance and is situated on the platform of goodness. The result of association with the qualities of passion and ignorance is that one becomes lusty and greedy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the gradual cleansing process, one is relieved of the influence of passion and ignorance and is situated on the platform of..."
12:5012:50, 4 October 2020 diff hist +4,529 N When one engages in devotional service in the first stages of hearing and chanting, the Lord, who is in everyone's heart, helps the devotee in cleansing his heart Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one engages in devotional service in the first stages of hearing and chanting, the Lord, who is in everyone's heart, help..." current
12:4812:48, 4 October 2020 diff hist +4,646 N One can raise himself from the lowest position to the highest simply by associating with devotees and hearing Srimad-Bhagavatam regularly from their mouths Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one can raise himself from the lowest position to the highest simply by associating with devotees and hearing Śrīmad-Bhāgav..."
11:3211:32, 4 October 2020 diff hist +4,415 N There is no other means for elevating one from the lowest stage of life to the highest stage but the execution of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no other means for elevating one from the lowest stage of life to the highest stage but the execution of devotional s..." current
11:2711:27, 4 October 2020 diff hist +4,718 N In the material world there are three qualities - namely goodness, passion and ignorance. One has to be raised from the platform of ignorance to the platform of goodness by devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material world there are three qualities—namely goodness, passion and ignorance. One has to be raised from the platfo..."
11:2411:24, 4 October 2020 diff hist +4,607 N This (the need for brahminical culture and protection from the government) is admitted in this verse (SB 4.21.52) by the citizens of Maharaja Prthu, who could maintain the wonderful situation of his government due to his position in pure goodness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is admitted in this verse by the citizens of Mahārāja Pṛthu, who could maintain the wonderful situation of his govern..."
11:1911:19, 4 October 2020 diff hist +4,641 N Without the spread of brahminical culture and without proper protection from the government, no social standard can be maintained properly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Without the spread of brahminical culture and without proper protection from the government, no social standard can be maintai..."
10:4510:45, 4 October 2020 diff hist +2,752 N Here (SB 4.21.51) it is admitted by the citizens of King Prthu; in full consciousness they admit the benefit they have derived from the activities of Maharaja Prthu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here this is admitted by the citizens of King Pṛthu; in full consciousness they admit the benefit they have derived from the..."
10:4210:42, 4 October 2020 diff hist +2,400 N We are all wandering since time immemorial Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we are all wandering since time immemorial"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-10-04T10:42:32Z}} {..."
10:3110:31, 4 October 2020 diff hist +3,085 N Having lost sight of their destinations in life, all living entities are wandering in different species throughout the universe, sometimes getting birth in a lower species and sometimes existence in higher planetary systems Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"having lost sight of their destinations in life, all living entities are wandering in different species throughout the univers..."
10:2210:22, 4 October 2020 diff hist +3,115 N Due to the quality of our actions, we come to the association of the modes of material nature, and by superior arrangement we are given a chance to enjoy the fruitive results of such activities in different types of bodies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Due to the quality of our actions, we come to the association of the modes of material nature, and by superior arrangement we..."
10:1510:15, 4 October 2020 diff hist +4,456 N When following in the footsteps of the brahmanas and Vaisnavas the entire society becomes a perfect human institution for combined progress to the highest perfection of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the entire society becomes a perfect human institution for combined progress to the highest perfection of life"}} {{notes|}} {..."
10:1110:11, 4 October 2020 diff hist +4,748 N If the king or the head of the government follows in the footsteps of the brahmanas & Vaisnavas, who are naturally leaders in missionary work, the vaisyas will also follow in the footsteps of the Vaisnavas & brahmanas, & the sudras will give them service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if the king or the head of the government follows in the footsteps of the brāhmaṇas and Vaiṣṇavas, who are naturally le..."
09:5109:51, 4 October 2020 diff hist +4,488 N We offer our respects to a Vaisnava leader as follows: "I offer my respectful obeisances unto all the Vaisnava devotees of the Lord. They can fulfill the desires of everyone, just like desire trees, and they are full of compassion for the fallen souls." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we offer our respects to a Vaiṣṇava leader as follows"|"I offer my respectful obeisances unto all the Vaiṣṇava devotee..."
09:4509:45, 4 October 2020 diff hist +4,359 N Great souls are naturally inclined to do good to others, and a Vaisnava especially is the most compassionate and merciful personality in society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Great souls are naturally inclined to do good to others, and a Vaiṣṇava especially is the most compassionate and merciful..."
09:1409:14, 4 October 2020 diff hist +3,184 N To remain under the jurisdiction or administration of such a king or leader (like Maharaja Prthu) is the perfect status for human society. The primary responsibility of such a king or leader is to protect the brahminical culture and the cows in his state Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To remain under the jurisdiction or administration of such a king or leader is the perfect status for human society. The prima..."
09:1209:12, 4 October 2020 diff hist +3,039 N Because Prthu Maharaja was preaching the supremacy and the glories of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Visnu, he was therefore a proper representative of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"because Pṛthu Mahārāja was preaching the supremacy and the glories of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Viṣṇu, he wa..."
09:1009:10, 4 October 2020 diff hist +3,023 N How a king or leader of society can become the representative of the Supreme Personality of Godhead is also indicated in this verse - SB 4.21.49 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How a king or leader of society can become the representative of the Supreme Personality of Godhead is also indicated in this..."
09:0309:03, 4 October 2020 diff hist +3,267 N Since it is stated in the Vedas that the Supreme Personality of Godhead is the maintainer and leader of all living entities, the king or the executive head of the government must be a representative of God. Then he can claim honor exactly like the Lord's Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since it is stated in the Vedas that the Supreme Personality of Godhead is the maintainer and leader of all living entities, t..."
08:4108:41, 4 October 2020 diff hist +3,384 N The citizens declared that through being under the protection of Maharaja Prthu, they were directly under the protection of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. This understanding is the proper situation of social steadiness within this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The citizens declared that through being under the protection of Mahārāja Pṛthu, they were directly under the protection o..."
08:1808:18, 4 October 2020 diff hist 0 When Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu was talking with Ramananda Raya, Caitanya Mahaprabhu inquired, "What is the greatest reputation?" Ramananda Raya replied that a person who is reputed as a great devotee has the greatest reputation No edit summary current
08:1808:18, 4 October 2020 diff hist +3,098 N When Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu was talking with Ramananda Raya, Caitanya Mahaprabhu inquired, "What is the greatest reputation?" Ramananda Raya replied that a person who is reputed as a great devotee has the greatest reputation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu was talking with Rāmānanda Rāya, Caitanya Mahāprabhu inquired, "What is the greatest reputa..."
08:1408:14, 4 October 2020 diff hist +2,822 N One who is reputed as a devotee of the Lord undoubtedly lives forever Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one who is reputed as a devotee of the Lord undoubtedly lives forever"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{fir..."
08:1108:11, 4 October 2020 diff hist +2,903 N Another feature of a devotee is that he lives forever because of his infallible devotion to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Another feature of a devotee is that he lives forever because of his infallible devotion to the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..."
08:0908:09, 4 October 2020 diff hist +3,252 N Although one's duration of life is limited in years, if by chance one becomes a devotee, he surpasses the duration prescribed for his life; indeed, sometimes yogis die according to their wish, not according to the laws of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although one's duration of life is limited in years, if by chance one becomes a devotee, he surpasses the duration prescribed..."
07:5807:58, 4 October 2020 diff hist +3,094 N Prthu Maharaja was blessed by the saintly persons present at the meeting to have a long life because of his unflinching faith and his devotion to the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pṛthu Mahārāja was blessed by the saintly persons present at the meeting to have a long life because of his unflinching fa..."

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