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15:2615:26, 21 October 2020 diff hist +4,360 N It is very difficult for one to attain the ultimate goal of life and reach the supreme destination, Vaikunthaloka or Goloka Vrndavana, simply by studying Vedanta philosophy or Vedic literature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is very difficult for one to attain the ultimate goal of life and reach the supreme destination, Vaikuṇṭhaloka or Golok..."
15:1315:13, 21 October 2020 diff hist +5,691 N This process (bhakti-yoga) will help the devotee conquer the unconquerable Supreme Personality of Godhead and become His associate after giving up the material body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This process will help the devotee conquer the unconquerable Supreme Personality of Godhead and become His associate after giv..."
14:5714:57, 21 October 2020 diff hist +6,071 Regardless of one's condition of life, if he practices bhakti-yoga, which begins with hearing (sruti-gatam) the transcendental messages of the Lord through the mouths of devotees, he gradually conquers the unconquerable God No edit summary current
14:5014:50, 21 October 2020 diff hist +5,714 N Ramananda Raya referred to the execution of varnasrama-dharma, and Lord Caitanya indicated that the varnasrama-dharma was simply external - eho bahya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmānanda Rāya referred to the execution of varṇāśrama-dharma, and Lord Caitanya indicated that the varṇāśrama-dhar..."
14:4214:42, 21 October 2020 diff hist +5,740 N Bhakti-yoga is the only means for liberation. We find this conclusion also in Caitanya-caritamrta in a discussion between Lord Caitanya and Ramananda Raya regarding a human being's liberation from this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"bhakti-yoga is the only means for liberation. We find this conclusion also in Caitanya-caritāmṛta in a discussion between L..."
14:3014:30, 21 October 2020 diff hist +6,036 N In Bhagavad-gita there are descriptions of karma-yoga, jnana-yoga, bhakti-yoga, dhyana-yoga, etc., but unless one comes to the point of bhakti-yoga, these other yogas cannot help one attain the highest perfection of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā there are descriptions of karma-yoga, jñāna-yoga, bhakti-yoga, dhyāna-yoga, etc., but unless one comes t..."
14:2214:22, 21 October 2020 diff hist +5,674 N Unless all these occupational duties are accompanied by bhakti-yoga, one cannot become fearless Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"unless all these occupational duties are accompanied by bhakti-yoga, one cannot become fearless"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angel..."
14:1614:16, 21 October 2020 diff hist +6,134 N People think that simply by executing the occupational duties of a brahmana, ksatriya, vaisya or sudra or the duty of a brahmacari, grhastha, vanaprastha or sannyasi one becomes fearless or securely attains liberation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"people think that simply by executing the occupational duties of a brāhmaṇa, kṣatriya, vaiśya or śūdra or the duty of..."
14:0514:05, 21 October 2020 diff hist +6,160 N The word sva-dharmam indicates that the system of varnasrama - which indicates the occupational duties of the brahmana, ksatriya, vaisya and sudra and which is the perfect institution for humanity - must be supported by bhakti-yoga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word sva-dharmam (as in sva-dharmam anutiṣṭhatām) indicates that the system of varṇāśrama—which indicates the o..."
13:5113:51, 21 October 2020 diff hist +5,856 N This type of meditation (meditating on God's lotus feet) or in the mystic yoga system, will help him (a yogi) not only to see the Lord within constantly but to see Him face to face and become His associate in Vaikunthaloka or Goloka Vrndavana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"this type of meditation or in the mystic yoga system, which will help him not only to see the Lord within constantly but to se..."
13:3913:39, 21 October 2020 diff hist +5,888 N The word "meditation" is very popular in this age amongst the common people, but they do not know the actual meaning of meditation. However, from Vedic literature we learn that the yogis are always absorbed in meditation upon the lotus feet of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word "meditation" is very popular in this age amongst the common people, but they do not know the actual meaning of medita..."
13:3313:33, 21 October 2020 diff hist +5,744 N Those who are constantly engaged in meditating on the lotus feet of the Lord are certainly purified of the material contamination of the senses and are thus able to see the Supreme Lord face to face Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who are constantly engaged in meditating on the lotus feet of the Lord are certainly purified of the material contaminat..."
13:2613:26, 21 October 2020 diff hist +6,059 N The transcendental name, form, pastimes and entourage of the Lord cannot be appreciated by the blunt material senses; one has to engage himself in devotional service so that the senses may be purified and one can see the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the transcendental name, form, pastimes and entourage of the Lord cannot be appreciated by the blunt material senses; therefor..."
11:1611:16, 21 October 2020 diff hist +7,432 N The Vedas (Svetasvatara Upanisad 6.23) enjoin that for one who has unflinching faith in the lotus feet of the Lord, as well as in the spiritual master, the real import of Vedic knowledge can be revealed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Vedas (Śvetāśvatara Upaniṣad 6.23) enjoin that for one who has unflinching faith in the lotus feet of the Lord, as we..."
11:0711:07, 21 October 2020 diff hist +7,089 N Only by thinking of the lotus feet of the Lord and always taking the spiritual master's advice can one advance in spiritual life and understand Vedic knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only by thinking of the lotus feet of the Lord and always taking the spiritual master's advice can one advance in spiritual li..."
10:5910:59, 21 October 2020 diff hist +7,076 N The Lord from within enlightens the devotees by the effulgence of the nails of His lotus feet, and His representative, the spiritual master, enlightens from without Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord from within enlightens the devotees by the effulgence of the nails of His lotus feet, and His representative, the spi..."
10:4810:48, 21 October 2020 diff hist +7,481 N When one is so liberated, he can really understand the transcendental features of the form of the Lord. Siva advises everyone to practice bhagavad-bhakti-yoga. By doing so one can become really liberated and enjoy spiritual bliss Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is so liberated, he can really understand the transcendental features of the form of the Lord. Lord Śiva therefore a..."
10:2510:25, 21 October 2020 diff hist +7,283 N Brahma-bhutah prasannatma (BG 18.54). Without being fearless, one cannot be joyful. The bhaktas, the devotees, are fearless and always joyful because they are constantly engaged in the service of the lotus feet of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahma-bhūtaḥ prasannātmā (BG 18.54). Without being fearless, one cannot be joyful. The bhaktas, the devotees, are fearle..."
10:1410:14, 21 October 2020 diff hist +7,356 N As long as one is absorbed in the thought that he is this material body, he is fearful, and as soon as one is freed from this material conception, he becomes brahma-bhuta (SB 4.30.20), or self-realized, and immediately becomes fearless Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As long as one is absorbed in the thought that he is this material body, he is fearful, and as soon as one is freed from this..."
10:0310:03, 21 October 2020 diff hist +7,095 N It is said in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 11.2.37), bhayam dvitiyabhinivesatah syat: fearfulness is a creation of the bodily conception of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is also said in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (SB 11.2.37), bhayaṁ dvitīyābhiniveśataḥ syāt: fearfulness is a creation of th..."
09:4809:48, 21 October 2020 diff hist +7,266 N In Bhagavad-gita it is said that in order to make spiritual progress, one must become fearless. Abhayam sattva-samsuddhih (BG 16.1). Fearfulness is the result of material involvement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā it is said that in order to make spiritual progress, one must become fearless. Abhayaṁ sattva-saṁśuddh..."
09:3609:36, 21 October 2020 diff hist +7,398 N Everyone serious about understanding the transcendental science and seeing the transcendental form of the Lord must first of all attempt to see the lotus feet of the Lord by studying the First and Second Cantos of Srimad-Bhagavatam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"everyone serious about understanding the transcendental science and seeing the transcendental form of the Lord must first of a..."
09:2909:29, 21 October 2020 diff hist +7,233 N As sunshine dissipates the darkness of this material world, the effulgence emanating from the body of the Lord immediately dries up the darkness in the heart of the conditioned soul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As sunshine dissipates the darkness of this material world, the effulgence emanating from the body of the Lord immediately dri..."
09:2309:23, 21 October 2020 diff hist +7,061 N Ananda-cinmaya-sad-ujjvala-vigrahasya: (BS 5.32) every limb of the transcendental body of the Lord is made of ananda-cinmaya-sad-ujjvala. Thus every limb is eternally bright Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ānanda-cinmaya-sad-ujjvala-vigrahasya: (BS 5.32) every limb of the transcendental body of the Lord is made of ānanda-cinmaya..."
09:1009:10, 21 October 2020 diff hist +2,944 N The lotus flower itself is compared to the lotus feet of the Lord, and the petals are compared to the nails of the feet of the Lord. The nails of the feet of the Lord are very bright, as Brahma-samhita testifies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The lotus flower itself is compared to the lotus feet of the Lord, and the petals are compared to the nails of the feet of the..."
08:5408:54, 21 October 2020 diff hist +7,032 N The beauty of the lotus feet of the Lord is compared to the petals of a lotus flower which grows in the autumn season Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The beauty of the lotus feet of the Lord is compared to the petals of a lotus flower which grows in the autumn season"}} {{not..."
08:4708:47, 21 October 2020 diff hist +7,467 N It is suggested by Lord Siva that one should first try to see the lotus feet of the Lord. This also means that if one is serious about reading Srimad-Bhagavatam, he must begin by seriously studying the First and Second Cantos Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is therefore suggested by Lord Śiva that one should first try to see the lotus feet of the Lord. This also means that if o..."

18:0818:08, 20 October 2020 diff hist +7,331 N Srimad-Bhagavatam is considered to be the transcendental sound form of God, and the twelve cantos are divided in accordance with the transcendental form of God. The First and Second Cantos of Srimad-Bhagavatam are called the two lotus feet of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is considered to be the transcendental sound form of the Lord, and the twelve cantos are divided in accor..."
18:0118:01, 20 October 2020 diff hist +7,492 N Siva has described the God's bodily features authoritatively. Now he wants to see the lotus feet of the Lord. When a devotee wants to see the transcendental form of God, he begins his meditation on the Lord's body by first looking at the feet of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva has thus described the bodily features of the Lord authoritatively. Now he wants to see the lotus feet of the Lord...."
17:5317:53, 20 October 2020 diff hist +2,456 N Siva kindly describes the details of the Lord's bodily features. Thus the impersonalists' argument that the Lord has no form cannot be accepted under any circumstance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śiva kindly describes the details of the Lord's bodily features. Thus the impersonalists' argument that the Lord has no form..."
17:4817:48, 20 October 2020 diff hist +2,283 N The impersonalists, who generally worship Lord Siva, should learn of the transcendental sac-cid-ananda-vigraha (BS 5.1) of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The impersonalists, who generally worship Lord Śiva, should learn of the transcendental sac-cid-ānanda-vigraha (BS 5.1) of t..."
17:4417:44, 20 October 2020 diff hist +2,737 N Lord Siva is one of the twelve great authorities mentioned in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 6.3.20). These authorities are Svayambhu, Narada, Sambhu, Kumara, Kapila, Manu, Prahlada, Janaka, Bhisma, Bali, Vaiyasaki, or Sukadeva Gosvami, and Yamaraja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śiva is one of the twelve great authorities mentioned in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (SB 6.3.20). These authorities are Svayamb..."
17:3617:36, 20 October 2020 diff hist +2,801 N Lord Visnu is known as siva-virinci-nutam (SB 11.5.33), for He is always worshiped by Lord Brahma and Lord Siva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Viṣṇu is known as śiva-viriñci-nutam (SB 11.5.33), for He is always worshiped by Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva"}} {{n..."
17:3017:30, 20 October 2020 diff hist +3,069 N Although the impersonalists are always engaged in the worship of Lord Siva, they are unable to understand the prayers offered by Lord Siva to the bodily features of Lord Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the impersonalists are always engaged in the worship of Lord Śiva, they are unable to understand the prayers offered..."
17:1817:18, 20 October 2020 diff hist +3,146 N The details of the bodily features of the Lord especially indicate the Personality of Godhead. Impersonalists cannot appreciate the beautiful body of the Lord, which is described in these prayers by Lord Siva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The details of the bodily features of the Lord especially indicate the Personality of Godhead. Impersonalists cannot appreciat..."
17:0717:07, 20 October 2020 diff hist +3,144 N The navel of the Lord is so deep and coiling that it appears that the whole universe again wants to withdraw into the navel, being attracted by God's beauty. The Lord's navel and the ripples on His belly always increase the beauty of His bodily features Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The navel of the Lord is so deep and coiling that it appears that the whole universe again wants to withdraw into the navel, b..."
16:5316:53, 20 October 2020 diff hist +4,266 N The Lord's chest excels the beauty of a testing stone for gold Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord's chest excels the beauty of a testing stone for gold"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020..."
11:2511:25, 20 October 2020 diff hist +2,950 N The curling hair on the shoulders of a lion always appears very, very beautiful. Similarly, the shoulders of the Lord were just like a lion's, and the necklace and garlands, along with the Kaustubha pearl necklace, combined to excel the beauty of a lion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The curling hair on the shoulders of a lion always appears very, very beautiful. Similarly, the shoulders of the Lord were jus..."
11:0511:05, 20 October 2020 diff hist +2,636 N According to palmistry, the signs of a conchshell, club, lotus flower and disc mark the palms of great personalities and especially indicate the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to palmistry, the signs of a conchshell, club, lotus flower and disc mark the palms of great personalities and espec..." current
10:5810:58, 20 October 2020 diff hist +2,502 N The conchshell, club, disc and lotus flower can be either held in His (Krsna's) hands or seen on the palms of His hands Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conchshell, club, disc and lotus flower can be either held in His hands or seen on the palms of His hands"}} {{notes|}} {{..." current
10:5110:51, 20 October 2020 diff hist +2,930 N The word prahasitapanga, referring to Krsna's smile and sidelong glances at His devotees, specifically applies to His dealings with the gopis. Krsna is always in a joking mood when He increases the feelings of conjugal rasa in the hearts of the gopis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word prahasitāpāṅga, referring to Kṛṣṇa's smile and sidelong glances at His devotees, specifically applies to Hi..."

18:2018:20, 19 October 2020 diff hist +10,244 N The Lord is described herein (SB 4.24.45-46) as sarva-saundarya-sangraham Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord is described herein as sarva-saundarya-saṅgraham"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-10..."
18:1718:17, 19 October 2020 diff hist +11,157 In the Krsna consciousness movement, everything is happening according to the predictions of Lord Caitanya, but the credit goes to Lord Caitanya's sincere servants No edit summary current
18:1518:15, 19 October 2020 diff hist +10,482 N Everything was arranged by the Lord, but the credit of victory was given to Arjuna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everything was arranged by the Lord, but the credit of victory was given to Arjuna"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complet..."
18:1118:11, 19 October 2020 diff hist +10,590 N On the Battlefield of Kuruksetra, Lord Krsna fought simply by giving directions. Yet it was Arjuna who took the credit for fighting Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"on the Battlefield of Kurukṣetra, Lord Kṛṣṇa fought simply by giving directions. Yet it was Arjuna who took the credit..."
18:0518:05, 19 October 2020 diff hist +10,655 N That is the beauty of the Lord's dealings with His devotees; sometimes the Lord gives more credit to His devotees than He takes for Himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That is the beauty of the Lord's dealings with His devotees; sometimes the Lord gives more credit to His devotees than He take..." current
17:1417:14, 19 October 2020 diff hist +10,580 N Lord Krsna was not very pleasing to the demons when He was present in Vrndavana, but the six Gosvamis were pleasing to the demons when they were present in Vrndavana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa was not very pleasing to the demons when He was present in Vṛndāvana, but the six Gosvāmīs were pleasing..."
17:0217:02, 19 October 2020 diff hist +10,555 N His (God's) devotees also attract everyone. As mentioned in the Sad-gosvami-stotra: dhiradhira-jana-priyau - the Gosvamis are equally dear to the dhira (devotees) and adhira - demons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His devotees also attract everyone. As mentioned in the Sad-gosvāmī-stotra: dhīrādhīra-jana-priyau—the Gosvāmīs are e..."
16:4916:49, 19 October 2020 diff hist +10,607 Both materialists and spiritualists can enjoy the beauty of the Lord. Because the Supreme Lord attracts everyone, including demons and devotees, materialists and spiritualists, He is called Krsna No edit summary current
16:4716:47, 19 October 2020 diff hist +10,610 N The word sarva-saundarya indicates that there are different types of beauties in the material and spiritual worlds and that the Lord contains all of them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word sarva-saundarya indicates that there are different types of beauties in the material and spiritual worlds and that th..."

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