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18:1818:18, 23 October 2020 diff hist +3,867 N There is a Vedic version, yasmin vijnate sarvam evam vijnatam bhavati (Mundaka Upanisad 1.3), which means that by knowing the Supreme Personality of Godhead, everything becomes known to the devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is a Vedic version, yasmin vijñāte sarvam evaṁ vijñātaṁ bhavati"|"Muṇḍaka Upaniṣad 1.3"|"which means that..."
18:0718:07, 23 October 2020 diff hist +3,274 N Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura used to say, "If I could perfectly deliver even one soul back home, back to Godhead, I would think my mission - propagating Krsna consciousness - to be successful" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura used to say, "If I could perfectly deliver even one soul back home, back to God..."
18:0218:02, 23 October 2020 diff hist +3,711 N Similarly (to Dhruva), Prahlada also delivered his atheistic father, Hiranyakasipu. The conclusion is that a disciple or an offspring who is a very strong devotee can carry with him to Vaikunthaloka either his father, mother or siksa- or diksa-guru Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, Prahlāda Mahārāja also delivered his atheistic father, Hiraṇyakaśipu. The conclusion is that a disciple or an..."
17:5717:57, 23 October 2020 diff hist +3,354 N Although Suniti was an instructor to Dhruva Maharaja, she could not go to the forest because she was a woman, nor could she execute austerities and penances as Dhruva Maharaja did. Still, Dhruva Maharaja was able to take his mother with him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Sunīti was an instructor to Dhruva Mahārāja, she could not go to the forest because she was a woman, nor could she..."
17:5217:52, 23 October 2020 diff hist +3,339 The siksa- or diksa-guru who has a disciple who strongly executes devotional service like Dhruva Maharaja can be carried by the disciple even though the instructor is not as advanced No edit summary current
17:4717:47, 23 October 2020 diff hist +4,749 N This incident (of taking his mother with him) proves that a pure devotee like Dhruva Maharaja can fulfill all his desires; by the grace of God, he becomes exactly like the Lord, and thus whenever he thinks of anything, his wish is immediately fulfilled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This incident proves that a pure devotee like Dhruva Mahārāja can fulfill all his desires; by the grace of the Lord, he beco..."
17:3617:36, 23 October 2020 diff hist +4,901 N Dhruva also considered that he was not personally the Supreme. Therefore, if Krsna fulfilled his desires, only then would it be possible. Krsna could immediately understand his mind, and He told Dhruva that his mother was also going with him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But Dhruva also considered that he was not personally the Supreme. Therefore, if Kṛṣṇa fulfilled his desires, only then..."
17:2517:25, 23 October 2020 diff hist +4,940 N Dhruva Maharaja had thought that he was going alone to Vaikunthaloka, leaving behind his mother, which was not very auspicious because people would criticize him for going alone to Vaikunthaloka and not carrying with him Suniti, who had given him so much Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhruva Mahārāja had thought that he was going alone to Vaikuṇṭhaloka, leaving behind his mother, which was not very ausp..."
17:1917:19, 23 October 2020 diff hist +4,590 N As soon as Dhruva Maharaja thought of his poor mother, he was assured by the associates of Visnu that Suniti was also going to Vaikunthaloka, in another plane Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"as soon as Dhruva Mahārāja thought of his poor mother, he was assured by the associates of Viṣṇu that Sunīti was also g..."
17:1617:16, 23 October 2020 diff hist +4,437 N The Lord fulfills His wishes independently, but a devotee fulfills his wishes simply by being dependent on the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord fulfills His wishes independently, but a devotee fulfills his wishes simply by being dependent on the Supreme Persona..."
17:1317:13, 23 October 2020 diff hist +4,735 N Whatever plan the Supreme Personality of Godhead contemplates immediately fructifies. Similarly, a devotee who is completely dependent on the Supreme Lord can also fulfill his wishes by the grace of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whatever plan the Supreme Personality of Godhead contemplates immediately fructifies. Similarly, a devotee who is completely d..."
17:0717:07, 23 October 2020 diff hist +4,281 N There was no question of carrying Narada Muni to Vaikunthaloka, but Dhruva Maharaja thought of his mother Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There was no question of carrying Nārada Muni to Vaikuṇṭhaloka, but Dhruva Mahārāja thought of his mother"}} {{notes|}}..."
17:0517:05, 23 October 2020 diff hist +4,493 N Suniti, however, being a woman, and specifically his mother, could not become Dhruva Maharaja's diksa-guru. Still, he was not less obliged to Suniti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sunīti, however, being a woman, and specifically his mother, could not become Dhruva Mahārāja's dīkṣā-guru. Still, he w..."
17:0017:00, 23 October 2020 diff hist +150 According to sastric injunctions, there is no difference between siksa-guru and diksa-guru, and generally the siksa-guru later on becomes the diksa-guru No edit summary current
16:5916:59, 23 October 2020 diff hist +4,854 N Although Narada Muni was his (Dhruva Maharaja's) diksa-guru (initiating spiritual master), Suniti, his mother, was the first who gave him instruction on how to achieve the favor of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Nārada Muni was his dīkṣā-guru (initiating spiritual master), Sunīti, his mother, was the first who gave him in..."
16:5616:56, 23 October 2020 diff hist +4,668 N Actually, Dhruva Maharaja's mother, Suniti, was his patha-pradarsaka-guru. Patha-pradarsaka-guru means "the guru, or the spiritual master, who shows the way." Such a guru is sometimes called siksa-guru Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually, Dhruva Mahārāja's mother, Sunīti, was his patha-pradarśaka-guru. Patha-pradarśaka-guru means "the guru, or the..."
16:5316:53, 23 October 2020 diff hist +5,076 N Dhruva had a feeling of obligation to his mother, Suniti. It was Suniti who had given him the clue which had now enabled him to be personally carried to the Vaikuntha planet by the associates of Visnu. He now remembered her & wanted to take her with him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhruva had a feeling of obligation to his mother, Sunīti. It was Sunīti who had given him the clue which had now enabled him..."
16:3316:33, 23 October 2020 diff hist +4,554 N If they (material scientists) invent such a plane, they will not have to make different space stations for fuel to travel into outer space. Such a plane would have an unlimited supply of fuel, or, like the plane from Visnuloka, would fly without it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If they invent such a plane, they will not have to make different space stations for fuel to travel into outer space. Such a p..."
16:2716:27, 23 October 2020 diff hist +4,131 N Their (material scientists') plane must be able to fly in outer space and hover, and visit all other planets Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Their plane must be able to fly in outer space and hover, and visit all other planets"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{comp..."
16:1716:17, 23 October 2020 diff hist +4,454 N In order to compare to the plane used by Kardama or the plane sent from Visnuloka, they (material scientists) must manufacture an airplane equipped like a big city, with all the comforts of life - lakes, gardens, parks, etc Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In order to compare to the plane used by Kardama or the plane sent from Viṣṇuloka, they must manufacture an airplane equip..."
16:0816:08, 23 October 2020 diff hist +3,995 N Material scientists are not even perfect in manufacturing a material airplane Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Material scientists are not even perfect in manufacturing a material airplane"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL..."
15:5815:58, 23 October 2020 diff hist +4,058 N It is stated that when Kardama Muni created an airplane to carry his wife, Devahuti, all over the universe, the airplane was like a big city, carrying many houses, lakes and gardens Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is stated that when Kardama Muni created an airplane to carry his wife, Devahūti, all over the universe, the airplane was..."
15:4815:48, 23 October 2020 diff hist +4,526 N When Dhruva boarded the airplane, he took advantage of the arrival of death personified, who came to offer him obeisances; putting his feet on the head of death, he got up on the unique airplane, which is described to be as big as a house - grham Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Dhruva Mahārāja boarded the airplane, he took advantage of the arrival of death personified, who came to offer him obei..."
15:4215:42, 23 October 2020 diff hist +4,232 N Superficially, the catching of the rat and the kitten appear to be one and the same, but actually they are not. When the cat catches the rat in its mouth it means death for the rat, whereas when the cat catches the kitten, the kitten enjoys it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Superficially, the catching of the rat and the kitten appear to be one and the same, but actually they are not. When the cat c..." current
15:3715:37, 23 October 2020 diff hist +4,337 N People with a poor fund of knowledge do not know the difference between the death of a devotee and the death of a nondevotee. In this connection, an example can be given: a cat carries its kittens in its mouth, and it also catches a rat in its mouth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People with a poor fund of knowledge do not know the difference between the death of a devotee and the death of a nondevotee...."
15:3315:33, 23 October 2020 diff hist +4,345 N While ascending the transcendental airplane, Dhruva Maharaja suddenly saw death personified before him, but he was not afraid. Instead of death's giving him trouble, Dhruva Maharaja took advantage of death's presence and put his feet on the head of death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While ascending the transcendental airplane, Dhruva Mahārāja suddenly saw death personified before him, but he was not afrai..."
15:2815:28, 23 October 2020 diff hist +4,204 To take the passing away of a devotee and the passing away of a nondevotee as one and the same is completely misleading No edit summary current
15:1515:15, 23 October 2020 diff hist +3,561 N To live in the temple means to live in Vaikunthaloka. Everything in the temple is as worshipable as Lord Visnu, or Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"to live in the temple means to live in Vaikuṇṭhaloka. Everything in the temple is as worshipable as Lord Viṣṇu, or K..."
15:0715:07, 23 October 2020 diff hist +3,816 N It is said that to live in the forest is in the mode of goodness, to live in the city is in the mode of passion, and to live in a brothel, liquor shop or slaughterhouse is in the mode of ignorance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said, therefore, that to live in the forest is in the mode of goodness, to live in the city is in the mode of passion, a..." current
14:5214:52, 23 October 2020 diff hist +3,677 N As soon as we are in a temple we should know very well that we are situated differently from the material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as we are in a temple we should know very well that we are situated differently from the material world"}} {{notes|}}..."
14:4714:47, 23 October 2020 diff hist +3,740 N As Sisumara, Visnuloka or Dhruvaloka are completely different from this material world, so a Visnu temple within this world is also completely different from this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As Śiśumāra, Viṣṇuloka or Dhruvaloka are completely different from this material world, so a Viṣṇu temple within th..."
14:4314:43, 23 October 2020 diff hist +4,083 N Mayavadi philosophers cannot imagine how this oneness (with paraphernalia of Visnuloka) can be achieved even in different varieties. Their idea of oneness is that there is no variety. Therefore they have become impersonalists Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Māyāvādī philosophers cannot imagine how this oneness can be achieved even in different varieties. Their idea of oneness i..."
14:3414:34, 23 October 2020 diff hist +4,136 N In the meantime, his (Dhruva Maharaja's) body changed into spiritual existence, and therefore it was illuminating like molten gold. In this way he also became one with the other paraphernalia of Visnuloka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in the meantime, his body changed into spiritual existence, and therefore it was illuminating like molten gold. In this way he..."
11:1611:16, 23 October 2020 diff hist +2,947 N Maharaja Prthu developed spiritual eyes by his pure devotional service. Here (in SB 4.20.38), therefore, the Lord is described as sandarsitatma, for He reveals Himself to the vision of the devotee, although He is not visible to ordinary eyes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Pṛthu, however, developed spiritual eyes by his pure devotional service. Here, therefore, the Lord is described a..."
11:1011:10, 23 October 2020 diff hist +2,777 N Avyakta means "unmanifested." Although the material world is the creation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, He is unmanifested to material eyes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Avyakta means "unmanifested." Although the material world is the creation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, He is unmanif..." current
11:0811:08, 23 October 2020 diff hist +2,894 N The Supreme Lord is not visible to material eyes, but when the material senses are inclined to the transcendental loving service of the Lord and are thus purified, the Lord reveals Himself to the vision of the devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Lord is not visible to material eyes, but when the material senses are inclined to the transcendental loving servi..."
10:5710:57, 23 October 2020 diff hist +3,466 N The Lord was attractive for everyone - not only the King (Prthu) but also the priestly order, who were very much addicted to the performance of Vedic rituals. Because the Lord is all-attractive, He is called Krsna, or "one who attracts everyone" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord was attractive for everyone—not only the King but also the priestly order, who were very much addicted to the perfo..."
10:5310:53, 23 October 2020 diff hist +3,026 N The fallen living entity is cyuta, whereas the Lord is called acyuta Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the fallen living entity is cyuta, whereas the Lord is called acyuta"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{firs..." current
10:4710:47, 23 October 2020 diff hist +3,217 N When a living entity falls down to the material world he has to accept a material body, and therefore, in his material embodiment, he cannot be called acyuta Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a living entity falls down to the material world, however, he has to accept a material body, and therefore, in his materi..."
10:4410:44, 23 October 2020 diff hist +3,338 N Because the Supreme Personality of Godhead is all-spiritual, He can descend from the spiritual sky without changing His body, and thus He is known as acyuta, or infallible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the Supreme Personality of Godhead is all-spiritual, He can descend from the spiritual sky without changing His body,..."
10:3210:32, 23 October 2020 diff hist +5,272 N In one of His forms Krsna appears on this material planet in a particular place known as Vrndavana, where He displays His original pastimes of Goloka Vrndavana in the spiritual sky in order to attract the conditioned souls back home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In one of such forms He appears on this material planet in a particular place known as Vṛndāvana-dhāma, where He displays..."
10:2310:23, 23 October 2020 diff hist +5,246 N Parakiya-rasa, or paramour love, is prevalent in Krsnaloka, where Lord Krsna lives. This planet is also called Goloka Vrndavana, and although Lord Krsna lives there perpetually, He also expands Himself in millions and trillions of forms Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"parakīya-rasa, or paramour love, is prevalent in Kṛṣṇaloka, where Lord Kṛṣṇa lives. This planet is also called Go..."
10:1310:13, 23 October 2020 diff hist +5,348 N The inhabitants of spiritual planets engage in varieties of loving service unto the Supreme Personality of God, which include different rasas, or relationships, known as dasya-rasa, sakhya-rasa, vatsalya-rasa, madhurya-rasa and, above all, parakiya-rasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The inhabitants of those planets engage in varieties of loving service unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead, which include..."
10:0210:02, 23 October 2020 diff hist +5,323 N The earth is one of the planets of the Bhurloka planetary system. There are 6 planetary systems above Bhurloka and 7 planetary systems below it. Thus the entire universe is known as caturdasa-bhuvana, indicating that it has 14 different planetary systems Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The earth is one of the planets of the Bhūrloka planetary system. There are six planetary systems above Bhūrloka and seven p..."
09:5709:57, 23 October 2020 diff hist +5,091 N We have full information from the Vedic literature that in each and every planet, both material and spiritual, there are living entities of varied intelligence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We have full information from the Vedic literature that in each and every planet, both material and spiritual, there are livin..."
09:5209:52, 23 October 2020 diff hist +5,187 N In the spiritual world, however, there is no such distinction between the body and the embodied. In the material world, distinctive features are manifested in different types of bodies in the various planets Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the spiritual world, however, there is no such distinction between the body and the embodied. In the material world, distin..."
09:4909:49, 23 October 2020 diff hist +5,472 N Although all living entities are of one spiritual nature, in quality the same as the SPG, they have varieties of bodies due to the embodiment of the spirit soul by the eight material elements, namely earth, water, fire, air, sky, mind, intelligence & ego Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although all these living entities are of one spiritual nature, in quality the same as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the..."
09:4409:44, 23 October 2020 diff hist +5,028 N The Vedas give information that in all planets - not only within this material sky but also in the spiritual sky - there are varieties of living entities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vedas give information that in all planets—not only within this material sky but also in the spiritual sky—there are v..."

20:2520:25, 22 October 2020 diff hist +5,176 N The followers of Vedic wisdom are fully aware of various planets inhabited by varieties of living entities such as the demigods, the sages, the Pitas, the Gandharvas, the Pannagas, the Kinnaras, the Caranas, the Siddhas and the Apsaras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The followers of Vedic wisdom are fully aware of various planets inhabited by varieties of living entities such as the demigod..."
20:2120:21, 22 October 2020 diff hist +4,777 N The Vedic literatures, however, do not accept this foolish theory - that there is no life on other planets Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vedic literatures, however, do not accept this foolish theory"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2..."

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