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18:0118:01, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,516 N It is understood from various scriptures and puranas that the King of heaven, Indra, was very expert in stealing and kidnapping Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is understood from various scriptures and purāṇas that the King of heaven, Indra, was very expert in stealing and kidnap..."
17:2517:25, 10 October 2020 diff hist +2,749 N The sons of Maharaja Antardhana had been the demigods in charge of fire, and they regained their former position and by mystic power returned to the heavenly planets Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sons of Mahārāja Antardhāna had been the demigods in charge of fire, and they regained their former position and by mys..." current
17:2117:21, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,187 N It is to be understood that when demigods fall down, they come to earth as sons of very rich and pious families. In such families, the living entity gets an opportunity to execute Krsna consciousness and thereby gain promotion to his desired goal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is to be understood that when demigods fall down, they come to earth as sons of very rich and pious families. In such famil..."
17:1417:14, 10 October 2020 diff hist +2,973 N One who falls down from yoga practice is elevated to the heavenly planets, and after enjoying the material facilities there he again comes down to the earthly planet and takes birth in a very rich family or a very pious brahmana family Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one who falls down from yoga practice is elevated to the heavenly planets, and after enjoying the material facilities there he..."
17:0617:06, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,253 N The demigods have the great mystic power of being able to appear and disappear according to their will, and since Indra was very pleased with Vijitasva, he bestowed this mystic power upon him. Thus Vijitasva became known as Antardhana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demigods have the great mystic power of being able to appear and disappear according to their will, and since Indra was ve..."
16:5816:58, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,242 N Since Indra was a great and powerful demigod and servant of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Vijitasva purposefully excused him due to sentiment only, even though Indra was acting wrongly. Thus Indra became very pleased with Vijitasva at that time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since Indra was a great and powerful demigod and servant of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Vijitāśva purposefully excus..."
16:5116:51, 10 October 2020 diff hist +2,866 N Although Indra was stealing the horse from his father, Vijitasva knew perfectly well that Indra was not an ordinary thief Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Indra was stealing the horse from his father, Vijitāśva knew perfectly well that Indra was not an ordinary thief"}}..."
16:4316:43, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,035 N Despite his knowing that Indra was taking away his father's horse, Vijitasva did not attack him. This indicates that Maharaja Vijitasva respected the right persons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"despite his knowing that Indra was taking away his father's horse, Vijitāśva did not attack him. This indicates that Mahār..."
16:3516:35, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,185 N He (Vijitasva) received this title from Indra, and it refers to the time when Indra stole Maharaja Prthu's horse from the sacrificial arena. Indra was not visible to others when he was stealing the horse, but Maharaja Prthu's son Vijitasva could see him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He received this title from Indra, and it refers to the time when Indra stole Mahārāja Pṛthu's horse from the sacrificial..."
16:2816:28, 10 October 2020 diff hist +2,464 Maharaja Vijitasva was known as Antardhana, which means disappearance No edit summary current
16:2416:24, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,051 N When the Pandavas ruled the earth, Maharaja Yudhisthira, the eldest son of King Pandu, became emperor, and his younger brothers assisted him. Similarly, King Vijitasva's younger brothers were appointed to govern the different directions of the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the Pāṇḍavas ruled the earth, Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira, the eldest son of King Pāṇḍu, became emperor, and his..."
16:1716:17, 10 October 2020 diff hist +2,826 N King Vijitasva was very affectionate toward his younger brothers, and he wanted them to rule different directions of the world. From time immemorial the eldest son generally becomes king after the death of the previous king Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Vijitāśva was very affectionate toward his younger brothers, and therefore he wanted them to rule different directions..."
16:1016:10, 10 October 2020 diff hist +2,812 N The great sage Maitreya began to speak about the sons and grandsons in the genealogical line of the Prthu dynasty. After the death of Maharaja Prthu, his eldest son, Vijitasva, became emperor of the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the great sage Maitreya began to speak about the sons and grandsons in the genealogical line of the Pṛthu dynasty. After the..."
15:5815:58, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,689 N We associate with the three qualities of material nature, our position in this material world is full of dangers, but when we engage in the devotional service of God by the process of sravanam & kirtanam, we immediately become vimukta-sanga, or liberated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because we associate with the three qualities of material nature, our position in this material world is full of dangers, but..."
15:5415:54, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,625 N By hearing and chanting of the glories of God or the Lord's devotee one can become firmly fixed in the service of the lotus feet of the Lord. This position can also be achieved very easily by narrating the history of the life of Prthu regularly every day Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By hearing and chanting of the glories of the Lord or the Lord's devotee, one can become firmly fixed in the service of the lo..."
15:4015:40, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,458 N This great ocean of nescience is minimized by a person who is a pure devotee. One who has taken shelter of the lotus feet of the Lord need not cross over the ocean, for he has already crossed it by virtue of his position at the Lord's lotus feet Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"this great ocean of nescience is minimized by a person who is a pure devotee. One who has taken shelter of the lotus feet of t..."
15:2615:26, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,442 N As stated in Bhagavad-gita (BG 10.8), aham sarvasya prabhavah: everything is emanating from Him. This cosmic manifestation, which is compared to an ocean of nescience, is also resting on the lotus feet of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Bhagavad-gītā (BG 10.8), ahaṁ sarvasya prabhavaḥ: everything is emanating from Him. This cosmic manifestati..."
15:1415:14, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,293 N The word bhava-sindhu-pota-pade is significant in this verse (SB 4.23.39). The lotus feet of the Lord are known as mahat-padam; this means that the total source of material existence rests on the lotus feet of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word bhava-sindhu-pota-pāde is significant in this verse. The lotus feet of the Lord are known as mahat-padam; this means..."
14:5914:59, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,066 N One should not only read of his (Prthu Maharaja's) pastimes for one's own benefit but should induce others to read and hear about them also. In this way everyone can be benefited Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not only read of his pastimes for one's own benefit but should induce others to read and hear about them also. In t..."
14:5514:55, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,066 N One should not make distinctions between the pastimes of the Lord and the activities of Prthu Maharaja, and whenever it is possible a devotee should attempt to induce others to hear about Prthu Maharaja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not make distinctions between the pastimes of the Lord and the activities of Pṛthu Mahārāja, and whenever it is..."
14:5114:51, 10 October 2020 diff hist +2,816 N Prthu Maharaja's history of devotional service is as potent as narrations about the activities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pṛthu Mahārāja's history of devotional service is as potent as narrations about the activities of the Supreme Personality..."
14:4814:48, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,071 N The word sravayet indicates that one should not only read for himself, but should also induce others to read and hear. That is called preaching. Caitanya Mahaprabhu recommended this practice Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word śrāvayet, mentioned in a previous verse, indicates that one should not only read for himself, but should also induc..."
14:4314:43, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,079 N It is recommended for the sahajiya, or the neophyte devotee, to hear, chant and get others to hear about the activities of Prthu Maharaja, even though one may think himself to be in the transcendental position of advanced devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is recommended for the sahajiyā, or the neophyte devotee, to hear, chant and get others to hear about the activities of P..."
14:3814:38, 10 October 2020 diff hist +2,886 N An ideal king, Prthu Maharaja exhibited all talents in showing how to rule the citizens, how to educate them, how to develop the state economically, how to fight enemies, how to perform great sacrifices (yajnas), etc Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An ideal king, Pṛthu Mahārāja exhibited all talents in showing how to rule the citizens, how to educate them, how to devel..."
14:3414:34, 10 October 2020 diff hist +2,649 N Such a devotee (neophyte devotee) should know by this instruction that the pastimes of Prthu Maharaja are nondifferent from the pastimes of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such a devotee should know by this instruction that the pastimes of Pṛthu Mahārāja are nondifferent from the pastimes of t..."
14:3014:30, 10 October 2020 diff hist +2,621 N There is a type of neophyte devotee who is very anxious to hear about the pastimes of the Lord, especially the rasa-lila chapters in Srimad-Bhagavatam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is a type of neophyte devotee who is very anxious to hear about the pastimes of the Lord, especially the rāsa-līlā ch..." current
14:2614:26, 10 October 2020 diff hist +2,710 N This process of chanting the narrations of the life and character of Prthu Maharaja is recommended for conquering kings if they want to fulfill their desire to rule the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This process of chanting the narrations of the life and character of Pṛthu Mahārāja is recommended for conquering kings if..."
14:2314:23, 10 October 2020 diff hist +2,743 N Even five thousand years ago, Maharaja Yudhisthira and Maharaja Pariksit were the sole emperors of this planet. Sometimes the subordinate kings rebelled, and it was necessary for the emperor to go and chastise them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even five thousand years ago, Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira and Mahārāja Parīkṣit were the sole emperors of this planet. Som..."
14:1814:18, 10 October 2020 diff hist +2,897 N Since a ksatriya king naturally desires to rule the world, he wishes to make all other kings subordinate to him. This was also the position many years ago when Prthu Maharaja was ruling over the earth. At that time he was the only emperor on this planet Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since a kṣatriya king naturally desires to rule the world, he wishes to make all other kings subordinate to him. This was al..."
14:1314:13, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,762 N Whenever we speak of Krsna, we refer to His devotees also, for He is not alone. He is never nirvisesa or sunya, without variety, or zero. Krsna is full of variety, and as soon as Krsna is present, there cannot be any question of void Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whenever we speak of Kṛṣṇa, we refer to His devotees also, for He is not alone. He is never nirviśeṣa or śūnya, wit..."
14:0614:06, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,537 N This is the sum and substance of all Vedic literatures. Vedais ca sarvair aham eva vedyah (BG 15.15). The purpose of Vedic knowledge is to understand Krsna and His devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is the sum and substance of all Vedic literatures. Vedaiś ca sarvair aham eva vedyaḥ (BG 15.15). The purpose of Vedic..."
14:0014:00, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,757 N If one 2) wants some material prosperity (sakama or sarva-kama), or wants to merge into the existence of the Supreme Brahman effulgence (moksa-kama), he is recommended to take to the path of devotional service, hear & chant of Visnu or of His devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"wants some material prosperity (sakāma or sarva-kāma), or wants to merge into the existence of the Supreme Brahman effulgenc..."
13:5413:54, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,493 N If a person wants to return home, back to Godhead, or wants to become a pure devotee (akama), 1) he is recommended to take to the path of devotional service and hear and chant of Lord Visnu or of His devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If a person wants to return home, back to Godhead, or wants to become a pure devotee (akāma), or wants some material prosperi..."
13:4713:47, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,441 N By reading and hearing the narrations of the life and character of Prthu Maharaja, one naturally becomes a devotee, and as soon as one becomes a devotee, his material desires automatically become fulfilled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By reading and hearing the narrations of the life and character of Pṛthu Mahārāja, one naturally becomes a devotee, and as..."
13:4213:42, 10 October 2020 diff hist +2,927 N Since hearing about Prthu Maharaja is one of the items of devotional service (sravanam), naturally hearing about him brings all good fortune Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since hearing about Pṛthu Mahārāja is one of the items of devotional service (śravaṇam), naturally hearing about him br..."
13:3913:39, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,096 N This material world is full of dangers at every step, but a devotee has no fear because devotional service is so auspicious that it automatically counteracts all kinds of bad luck Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This material world is full of dangers at every step, but a devotee has no fear because devotional service is so auspicious th..."
13:3113:31, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,101 N As far as education is concerned, one can become recognized in society as a great learned scholar simply by hearing Srimad-Bhagavatam and Bhagavad-gita, wherein the pastimes of the Lord and His devotees are described Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as education is concerned, one can become recognized in society as a great learned scholar simply by hearing Śrīmad-B..."
13:1513:15, 10 October 2020 diff hist +2,960 N By associating in different ways with the Supreme Personality of godhead or His devotee, one can very easily become opulent in every respect Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By associating in different ways with the Supreme Personality of godhead or His devotee, one can very easily become opulent in..."
13:1113:11, 10 October 2020 diff hist +146 In the material world, everyone wants some profit, some adoration and some reputation No edit summary current
13:0813:08, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,308 N It is stated (su-prajatamah) that all the children thus attained would be qualified in education, wealth, beauty and strength - everything complete Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is stated (su-prajatamaḥ) that all the children thus attained would be qualified in education, wealth, beauty and strengt..."
13:0213:02, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,319 N The word suprajatamah ("surrounded by many children") is very significant in this verse (SB 4.23.33), for one may have many children but may not have any qualified children Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word suprajatamaḥ ("surrounded by many children") is very significant in this verse, for one may have many children but..."
12:5612:56, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,594 N It is advised that one read them (the life and history of Prthu Maharaja) at least three times. Those who are materially afflicted will so benefit by hearing of the Supreme Lord and His devotees that they need not go to any demigod Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is advised that one read them at least three times. Those who are materially afflicted will so benefit by hearing of the Su..."
12:4812:48, 10 October 2020 diff hist +3,435 N Simply by hearing of the life and character of Maharaja Prthu, one can have both riches and children in enormous quantities. One simply has to read and understand the history, the life and activities of Prthu Maharaja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"simply by hearing of the life and character of Mahārāja Pṛthu, one can have both riches and children in enormous quantitie..."

18:3318:33, 9 October 2020 diff hist +3,327 N Sri means "beauty," aisvarya means "riches," praja means "children," and ipsavah means "desiring." As described in the Second Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam, one has to worship various demigods for different types of benedictions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī means "beauty," aiśvarya means "riches," prajā means "children," and īpsavaḥ means "desiring." As described in the..."
18:2718:27, 9 October 2020 diff hist +3,548 N Materialistic persons who are very fond of money and great families worship different demigods to attain their desires, especially goddess Durga, Lord Siva and Lord Brahma. Such materialistic persons are called sriyaisvarya-prajepsavah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Materialistic persons who are very fond of money and great families worship different demigods to attain their desires, especi..."
18:2218:22, 9 October 2020 diff hist +3,877 N A person who is born in a sudra family can become greater than a brahmana simply by accepting devotional service and giving aural reception to the pastimes of the Lord and His devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person who is born in a śūdra family can become greater than a brāhmaṇa simply by accepting devotional service and givi..."
18:1818:18, 9 October 2020 diff hist +3,743 N Nanda Maharaja was a vaisya who possessed nine hundred thousand cows and ruled over many cowherd men and boys Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nanda Mahārāja was a vaiśya who possessed nine hundred thousand cows and ruled over many cowherd men and boys"}} {{notes|}}..."
18:1318:13, 9 October 2020 diff hist +3,779 N Taking birth as a vaisya is not all; one must possess hundreds or thousands of animals (specifically cows) and rule over other vaisyas as Nanda Maharaja did in Vrndavana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"taking birth as a vaiśya is not all; one must possess hundreds or thousands of animals (specifically cows) and rule over othe..."
18:0718:07, 9 October 2020 diff hist +3,954 N To take birth in a family of brahmanas is not the ultimate finishing touch; one must have the power of a brahmana, which is called brahma-tejas. Similarly, taking birth in a royal family is not the all in all; one must possess the power to rule the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To take birth in a family of brāhmaṇas is not the ultimate finishing touch; one must have the power of a brāhmaṇa, which..."
17:5817:58, 9 October 2020 diff hist +4,031 N In this verse (SB 4.23.32) brahmanas, ksatriyas, vaisyas and sudras are mentioned, but here it should be understood that that reference is to the brahmana who is born in a brahminical family, the ksatriya who is born in a ksatriya family etc Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas, vaiśyas and śūdras are mentioned, but here it should be understood that that refer..."

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