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17:0417:04, 17 October 2020 diff hist +3,700 N When a devotee is actually engaged in the service of the lotus feet of the Lord, his engagement in itself is so perfect that there is no need to ask for further benediction Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a devotee is actually engaged in the service of the lotus feet of the Lord, his engagement in itself is so perfect that t..."
16:5516:55, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,875 N If living entities are engaged in hearing about the unlimited potencies of the Supreme Lord, they are factually connected directly to the unlimited. Such understanding of the unlimited becomes unlimited by hearing and chanting Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if living entities are engaged in hearing about the unlimited potencies of the Supreme Lord, they are factually connected dire..."
16:5216:52, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,414 N The living entity cannot conceive of the unlimitedness of the unlimited Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The living entity cannot conceive of the unlimitedness of the unlimited"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{f..."
16:5016:50, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,537 N The Pracetas planned to ask the Lord for something that has no limit. The Lord's pastimes, qualities, forms and names are all unlimited. There is no limit to His name, forms, pastimes, creation and paraphernalia Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As will be explained in the next verses, the Pracetās planned to ask the Lord for something that has no limit. The Lord's pas..."
16:4716:47, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,798 N The best is the spiritual world, and it is known as Brahman. The Supreme Personality of Godhead, however, is known as Parabrahman. Therefore paratah parat means "better than Brahman realization." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The best is the spiritual world, and it is known as Brahman. The Supreme Personality of Godhead, however, is known as Parabrah..."
16:4516:45, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,777 N The Personality of Godhead, Bhagavan, is paratah parat, beyond Brahman and Paramatma realization. In this connection, Srila Jiva Gosvami points out that paratah parat means "better than the best." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Personality of Godhead, Bhagavān, is parataḥ parāt, beyond Brahman and Paramātmā realization. In this connection, Ś..."
16:4216:42, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,535 N The Absolute Truth is realized first as impersonal Brahman, then as Paramatma, and finally as Bhagavan Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Absolute Truth is realized first as impersonal Brahman, then as Paramātmā, and finally as Bhagavān"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..."
16:3816:38, 17 October 2020 diff hist 0 m There is a higher transcendental position (than the impersonal Brahman effulgence), which is the association of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Brahmeti paramatmeti bhagavan iti sabdyate - SB 1.2.11 Nirmal moved page There is a higher transcendental position (than the impersonal Brahman effulgence), which is the association of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Brahmeti paramatmeti bhagavan iti sabdyate (SB 1.2.11) to [[There is a higher tran... current
16:3616:36, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,597 N There is a higher transcendental position (than the impersonal Brahman effulgence), which is the association of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Brahmeti paramatmeti bhagavan iti sabdyate - SB 1.2.11 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there is a higher transcendental position, which is the association of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Brahmeti paramātme..."
16:3216:32, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,716 N The words tvat paratah are very significant in this verse. The Supreme Personality of Godhead is paratah parat. The word para means "transcendental, beyond this material world." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The words tvat parataḥ are very significant in this verse. The Supreme Personality of Godhead is parataḥ parāt. The word..."
16:2816:28, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,190 N If one must ask for benediction, he must ask (the Lord) for unlimited benediction Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one must ask for benediction, he must ask for unlimited benediction"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{fi..." current
16:2516:25, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,717 N The Lord asked the Pracetas to pray for some benediction, and they said, "What kind of benediction should we pray for? The Lord is unlimited, and there are unlimited benedictions." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord asked the Pracetās to pray for some benediction, and they said"|"What kind of benediction should we pray for? The Lo..." current
16:1816:18, 17 October 2020 diff hist +5,055 N This is the actual position of the devotee. The devotee simply wants to be in the presence of the Supreme Lord—either in this world or in the next—and engage in His service. That is the ultimate goal and benediction for the devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is the actual position of the devotee. The devotee simply wants to be in the presence of the Supreme Lord—either in thi..."
15:5315:53, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,955 N He (Dhruva) wanted to acquire the throne of his father - or attain an even better position - but when he was actually in the presence of the Supreme Lord, he forgot everything. He said, "My dear Lord, I do not wish to ask any benediction." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He wanted to acquire the throne of his father—or attain an even better position—but when he was actually in the presence o..."
15:4215:42, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,587 N Dhruva Maharaja practiced severe austerities and penances to see the Supreme Lord, and his intention was to receive benediction from the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhruva Mahārāja practiced severe austerities and penances to see the Supreme Lord, and his intention was to receive benedict..."
15:3815:38, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,708 N There was no need for the Pracetas to ask any benediction from the Supreme Lord because the devotees are simply satisfied by the presence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There was no need for the Pracetās to ask any benediction from the Supreme Lord because the devotees are simply satisfied by..." current
15:2615:26, 17 October 2020 diff hist +3,464 One has to approach the Supreme Personality of Godhead through the impersonal Brahman effulgence just as one has to approach the sun through the sunshine No edit summary current
15:2515:25, 17 October 2020 diff hist +3,295 N When a devotee understands that the Lord is satisfied, liberation, or merging into the effulgence of the Lord, is not very difficult Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a devotee understands that the Lord is satisfied, liberation, or merging into the effulgence of the Lord, is not very dif..." current
15:2215:22, 17 October 2020 diff hist +3,086 N Instead of working hard like cats and dogs, one returns home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Instead of working hard like cats and dogs, one returns home, back to Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL..." current
15:1815:18, 17 October 2020 diff hist +3,535 N Pavarga means "material existence." In material existence, one always works very hard but is ultimately baffled. One then dies & has to accept another body to work very hard again. This is the cycle of material existence. Apavarga means just the opposite Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In material existence, one always works very hard but is ultimately baffled. One then dies and has to accept another body to w..."
15:1315:13, 17 October 2020 diff hist +3,568 N The Absolute Truth is realized in three features - impersonal Brahman, localized Paramatma and ultimately the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Bhagavan. The word apavarga means "liberation." pavarga means "material existence." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Absolute Truth is realized in three features—impersonal Brahman, localized Paramātmā and ultimately the Supreme Person..."
14:5014:50, 17 October 2020 diff hist +3,391 N In this verse (SB 4.30.30) the words apavarga-gurur gatih are very significant. According to Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 1.2.11), the Supreme Lord is the ultimate fact of the Absolute Truth. Brahmeti paramatmeti bhagavan iti sabdyate Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the words apavarga-gurur gatiḥ are very significant. According to Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"the Supreme Lord is t..."
14:3614:36, 17 October 2020 diff hist +3,615 N A pure devotee simply wants to engage in the service of the Lord without material desire, and if he wants this within the core of his heart, where the Lord is situated, and if he is without ulterior motive, why should the Lord not understand Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure devotee simply wants to engage in the service of the Lord without material desire, and if he wants this within the core..."
14:2814:28, 17 October 2020 diff hist +3,411 N Whatever a living entity desires, however insignificant he may be, is noted by the Lord, who gives him a chance to fulfill his desires. If the desires of the nondevotees are fulfilled, why not those of the devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whatever a living entity desires, however insignificant he may be, is noted by the Lord, who gives him a chance to fulfill his..."
14:2514:25, 17 October 2020 diff hist +3,135 N The Lord gives opportunity to the nondevotees to fulfill their desires, as confirmed in Bhagavad-gita (mattah smrtir jnanam apohanam ca (BG 15.15)) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord also gives opportunity to the nondevotees to fulfill their desires, as confirmed in Bhagavad-gītā"|"mattaḥ smṛt..." current
14:2214:22, 17 October 2020 diff hist +3,325 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead in His plenary expansion as the Paramatma, or Supersoul, sits in everyone's heart and can understand the attitudes and desires of His devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead in His plenary expansion as the Paramātmā, or Supersoul, sits in everyone's heart and can..."
14:1814:18, 17 October 2020 diff hist +3,072 A very advanced devotee does not think himself advanced. He is always very humble No edit summary current
14:0114:01, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,732 N It is the duty of every sincere devotee to accept the arca-vigraha at home or in the temple and worship the form of the Lord as advised in authorized scriptures and directed by the spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is the duty of every sincere devotee to accept the arcā-vigraha at home or in the temple and worship the form of the Lord..."
13:5813:58, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,605 N Although he was offering food to the Lord within his mind, the Lord accepted it nonetheless. Consequently, the Lord in Vaikuntha immediately sent a chariot to bring the brahmana back home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although he was offering food to the Lord within his mind, the Lord accepted it nonetheless. Consequently, the Lord in Vaiku..." current
13:5513:55, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,628 N Once, before he (the brahmana) offered the sweet rice, he thought that it was too hot, and he thought, "Oh, let me test it. My, it is very hot." When he put his finger in the sweet rice to test it, his finger was burned and his meditation broken Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Once, before he offered the sweet rice, he thought that it was too hot, and he thought, "Oh, let me test it. My, it is very ho..."
13:5213:52, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,795 N The brahmana had no money nor any means of worshiping the Deity, but within his mind he arranged everything nicely. He had gold pots to bring water from the sacred rivers to wash the Deity, & he offered the Deity very sumptuous food, including sweet rice Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brāhmaṇa had no money nor any means of worshiping the Deity, but within his mind he arranged everything nicely. He had..."
13:4813:48, 17 October 2020 diff hist +2,168 There is a story about a brahmana who was offering sweet rice to the Lord within his mind No edit summary current
13:4713:47, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,447 N The neophyte devotee engaged in the worship of the Lord may not understand the value of such worship, but the Supreme Lord, being bhakta-vatsala, accepts His devotee and in due course of time takes him home Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The neophyte devotee engaged in the worship of the Lord may not understand the value of such worship, but the Supreme Lord, be..."
11:3711:37, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,103 N Janardana, the Supreme Lord, accepts bhava, the attitude of service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Janārdana, the Supreme Lord, accepts bhāva, the attitude of service"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{fir..." current
11:3511:35, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,273 N The Lord (as the arca-vigraha), being bhakta-vatsala, compassionate upon His devotees, accepts these offerings - of flowers, leaves, fruits and water Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord, being bhakta-vatsala, compassionate upon His devotees, accepts these offerings"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{c..." current
11:3211:32, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,408 m Bhagavad-gita (BG 9.26): "If one offers Me (Krsna) with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, fruit or water, I will accept it." The devotee offers eatables in the form of vegetables, fruits, leaves and water to the arca-vigraha Nirmal moved page Bhagavad-gītā (BG 9.26): "If one offers Me (Krsna) with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, fruit or water, I will accept it." The devotee offers eatables in the form of vegetables, fruits, leaves and water to the arca-vigraha t... current
11:3111:31, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,409 N Bhagavad-gita (BG 9.26): "If one offers Me (Krsna) with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, fruit or water, I will accept it." The devotee offers eatables in the form of vegetables, fruits, leaves and water to the arca-vigraha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|""If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, fruit or water, I will accept it." The devotee offers eatables in t..."
11:2511:25, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,080 By nature, the Lord is very compassionate; therefore the service of neophyte devotees is accepted by the Lord No edit summary current
11:2311:23, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,207 N The form of the Lord known as arca-vigraha is an expansion of His unlimited potencies. When the Lord is gradually satisfied with the service of a devotee, in due course of time He accepts the devotee as one of His many unalloyed servants Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The form of the Lord known as arcā-vigraha is an expansion of His unlimited potencies. When the Lord is gradually satisfied w..." current
11:0711:07, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,400 N Deity worship in the form of temple worship is the most valuable benediction given by the Lord to beginners. All neophytes must therefore engage in the worship of the Lord by keeping the arcā-vigraha (arcāvatāra) at home or in the temple Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Deity worship in the form of temple worship is the most valuable benediction given by the Lord to beginners. All neophytes mus..."
11:0111:01, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,242 N Neophytes are given the facility to offer their respectful obeisances and sacrifices in the form of arca. Through such facilities the neophytes gradually invoke their original Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"offer their respectful obeisances and sacrifices in the form of arcā. Through such facilities the neophytes gradually invoke..."
10:4610:46, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,228 The form of the Lord as worshiped in the temples is called arca-vigraha or arcavatara, the worshipable form, the Deity incarnation. This facility is offered to neophyte devotees so that they can see the real form of the Lord face to face No edit summary current
10:4510:45, 17 October 2020 diff hist +3,697 N The Lord shows all mercy not only to conditioned souls but also to the devotees, who are already liberated due to their devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord shows all mercy not only to conditioned souls but also to the devotees, who are already liberated due to their devoti..."
10:3810:38, 17 October 2020 diff hist 0 m Aviskrtam nah klistanam. The Pracetas identified themselves as common men. Kim anyad anukampitam. The devotees are always favorably accepted by the Lord Nirmal moved page Āviṣkṛtaṁ naḥ kliṣṭānām. The Pracetās identified themselves as common men. Kim anyad anukampitam. The devotees are always favorably accepted by the Lord to [[Aviskrtam nah klistanam. The Pracetas identified themsel... current
10:3810:38, 17 October 2020 diff hist +3,994 N Aviskrtam nah klistanam. The Pracetas identified themselves as common men. Kim anyad anukampitam. The devotees are always favorably accepted by the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Āviṣkṛtaṁ naḥ kliṣṭānām. The Pracetās identified themselves as common men. Kim anyad anukampitam. The devotees..."
10:3110:31, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,233 N It is clearly stated in this verse (SB 4.30.27) that this form (of Visnu) (asesa-klesa-sanksayam) is meant to diminish all the miserable conditions experienced in life not only by the devotees but by all others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is clearly stated in this verse that this form"|"aśeṣa-kleśa-saṅkṣayam"|"is meant to diminish all the miserable con..."
10:2710:27, 17 October 2020 diff hist +3,770 N It is said that the appearance of the Lord diminishes all kinds of miserable conditions caused by material existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is said that the appearance of the Lord diminishes all kinds of miserable conditions caused by material existence"}} {{note..."
10:2310:23, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,098 N On the Battlefield of Kuruksetra, superficially two things were going on - the demons were being killed, and the devotee, Arjuna, was being protected. However, the results were the same for everyone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the Battlefield of Kurukṣetra, superficially two things were going on—the demons were being killed, and the devotee, Ar..."
10:1910:19, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,297 N It is said that all the living entities who died on the Battlefield of Kuruksetra attained their original constitutional position (svarupa) because they had the chance to see Krsna face to face riding in the chariot of Arjuna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said that all the living entities who died on the Battlefield of Kurukṣetra attained their original constitutional pos..."
10:1410:14, 17 October 2020 diff hist +4,084 N When the Lord appears in His original form, He acts to deliver the pious and annihilate the miscreants (BG 4.8). Although He annihilates the demons, He nonetheless benefits them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the Lord appears in His original form, He acts to deliver the pious and annihilate the miscreants (BG 4.8). Although He a..."

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