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14:4414:44, 26 October 2020 diff hist +4,425 N The higher authorities, as appointed by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, are Lord Brahma and all other Prajapatis and Manus. Thus from the beginning of creation it can be seen that the first creature is the most intelligent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The higher authorities, as appointed by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, are Lord Brahmā and all other Prajāpatis and Man..."
14:3414:34, 26 October 2020 diff hist +4,432 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam Lord Kapiladeva told His mother that the living entity gets a particular type of body in accordance with his work and that this body is decided upon by higher authorities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Lord Kapiladeva told His mother that the living entity gets a particular type of body in accordance wi..."
14:2614:26, 26 October 2020 diff hist +4,598 N It is understood that the most intelligent creature, Lord Brahma, was first created. Then Lord Brahma created other saintly sages like Marici, Bhrgu, Atreya, Vasistha and Lord Siva. They in their turn created different types of bodies according to karma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is understood that the most intelligent creature, Lord Brahmā, was first created. Then Lord Brahmā created other saintly..."

16:2016:20, 25 October 2020 diff hist +4,163 N The various types of living entities were created simultaneously at the very beginning of the creation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the various types of living entities were created simultaneously at the very beginning of the creation"}} {{notes|}} {{compile..." current
16:1416:14, 25 October 2020 diff hist +5,068 N We should continue executing our occupational duties, but if we try to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead by our duties, then our lives will be perfected Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We should continue executing our occupational duties, but if we try to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead by our dutie..."
16:0916:09, 25 October 2020 diff hist +5,146 N One can continue with his occupational duty, but if he worships the Supreme Personality of Godhead as Lord Siva prescribes, he attains his perfection of life. Svanusthitasya dharmasya samsiddhir hari-tosanam - SB 1.2.13 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one can continue with his occupational duty, but if he worships the Supreme Personality of Godhead as Lord Śiva herein prescr..."
16:0216:02, 25 October 2020 diff hist +5,170 N Even if one is busy executing his occupational duty, his business in Krsna consciousness need not be hampered. He has to execute the devotional service of sravanam kirtanam - hearing, chanting and remembering. One need not abandon his occupational duty Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"even if one is busy executing his occupational duty, his business in Kṛṣṇa consciousness need not be hampered. He has si..."
15:5615:56, 25 October 2020 diff hist +5,572 N If one - in the role of a brahmana, ksatriya, vaisya or sudra and keeps busy and does not remember one's eternal relationship with the Lord, one's business and activities as well as occupational duties will simply be a waste of time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one simply executes the rules and regulations of the varṇāśrama-dharma in the role of a brāhmaṇa, kṣatriya, vaiśy..."
15:4815:48, 25 October 2020 diff hist +5,566 N Brahmanas, ksatriyas, vaisyas, sudras and everyone are engaged in their occupational duty, but if one remembers his first duty - keeping in constant contact with the Supreme Personality of Godhead - everything will be successful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas, vaiśyas, śūdras and everyone are engaged in their occupational duty, but if one remembers his fi..."
15:4215:42, 25 October 2020 diff hist +5,194 N In this material world everyone is engaged in some particular occupational duty which is prescribed in the varnasrama-dharma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this material world everyone is engaged in some particular occupational duty which is prescribed in the varṇāśrama-dhar..."
15:3715:37, 25 October 2020 diff hist +5,162 Despite our engagement in the creation, we cannot be deviated from the path of Krsna consciousness. The Krsna consciousness movement is especially meant for this purpose No edit summary current
15:3615:36, 25 October 2020 diff hist +4,840 N We can remain constantly in touch with the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this way we can remain constantly in touch with the Supreme Personality of Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{comp..."
15:3015:30, 25 October 2020 diff hist +5,700 N The material creation means material engagement, but material engagements can be counteracted if we always remember our relationship with the Lord as that relationship is described in these prayers recited by Lord Siva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The material creation means material engagement, but material engagements can be counteracted if we always remember our relati..."
15:2615:26, 25 October 2020 diff hist +5,140 N At the same time, Lord Brahma cautioned all his sons and disciples by reciting the prayers now recited by Lord Siva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the same time, Lord Brahmā cautioned all his sons and disciples by reciting the prayers now recited by Lord Śiva"}} {{not..."
15:2215:22, 25 October 2020 diff hist +5,343 N Since there were not very many living entities in the beginning, Visnu entrusted Brahma with the business of creation, and Brahma in his turn created many hundreds and thousands of demigods and great sages to continue with the creation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since there were not very many living entities in the beginning, Viṣṇu entrusted Brahmā with the business of creation, an..."
15:1615:16, 25 October 2020 diff hist +5,405 N Lord Brahma was created by Lord Visnu; then Lord Brahma created Lord Siva and other great sages, headed by Bhrgu Muni. These great sages included Bhrgu, Marici, Atreya, Vasistha and others. All these great sages were in charge of creating population Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Brahmā was created by Lord Viṣṇu; then Lord Brahmā created Lord Śiva and other great sages, headed by Bhṛgu Muni..."
15:1015:10, 25 October 2020 diff hist +4,830 N The words etad abhyasatadrtah indicate that if one takes these instructions from a spiritual master with great reverence (adrta) and practices them accordingly, he will find this bhakti-yoga process to be very, very easy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The words etad abhyasatādṛtāḥ indicate that if one takes these instructions from a spiritual master with great reverence..."
15:0415:04, 25 October 2020 diff hist +4,332 N The intelligence must be very sharp (samahita-dhiyah) and should always be acting in Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The intelligence must be very sharp (samāhita-dhiyaḥ) and should always be acting in Kṛṣṇa consciousness"}} {{notes|}..."
14:5914:59, 25 October 2020 diff hist +4,513 We should either talk of Krsna or chant Hare Krsna undeviatingly. This is called muni-vrata No edit summary current
14:4714:47, 25 October 2020 diff hist +4,866 N The topmost yogi is he who constantly thinks of Krsna within himself and chants the glories of the Lord. This system of bhakti-yoga has been existing from time immemorial and is now continuing in this Krsna consciousness movement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The topmost yogī is he who constantly thinks of Kṛṣṇa within himself and chants the glories of the Lord. In other words..."
14:4014:40, 25 October 2020 diff hist +4,549 N The bhakti-yoga system is not newly introduced, for even five thousand years ago Lord Krsna recommended this bhakti-yoga as the topmost yoga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The bhakti-yoga system is not newly introduced, for even five thousand years ago Lord Kṛṣṇa recommended this bhakti-yoga..."
14:3514:35, 25 October 2020 diff hist +4,865 N The alternative system of bhakti-yoga is very easy not only in this age but in others as well, for this yoga system was advocated long ago by Lord Siva when he advised the princes, the sons of Maharaja Pracinabarhisat Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The alternative system of bhakti-yoga is very easy not only in this age but in others as well, for this yoga system was advoca..."
14:3014:30, 25 October 2020 diff hist +4,554 N There are so many rules and regulations for the hatha-yoga system that it is practically impossible to perform it in this age Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are so many rules and regulations for the haṭha-yoga system that it is practically impossible to perform it in this ag..."
14:2114:21, 25 October 2020 diff hist +4,798 N In the hatha-yoga system one has to practice bodily exercises, dhyana, dharana, asana, meditation, etc. One also has to sit in one place in a particular posture and concentrate his gaze on the tip of the nose Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the haṭha-yoga system one has to practice bodily exercises, dhyāna, dhāraṇā, āsana, meditation, etc. One also has t..."
14:1614:16, 25 October 2020 diff hist +4,618 N The process of worshiping the Lord is considered to be very easy and complete, for anyone can sit down anywhere and in any condition of life and simply chant the holy names of the Lord. By chanting and hearing, one automatically engages in meditation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the process of worshiping the Lord is considered to be very easy and complete, for anyone can sit down anywhere..."
14:0914:09, 25 October 2020 diff hist +4,326 N One can search out the Supreme Lord very easily within one's heart, for He is situated in every living entity's heart Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One can search out the Supreme Lord very easily within one's heart, for He is situated in every living entity's heart"}} {{not..." current
14:0414:04, 25 October 2020 diff hist +4,266 N The words atmanam atma-stham sarva-bhutesv avasthitam are also significant. The Personality of Godhead is the origin of all living entities. Because the living entities are parts and parcels of the Lord, He is the father of all of them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The words ātmānam ātma-sthaṁ sarva-bhūteṣv avasthitam are also significant. The Personality of Godhead is the origin o..."
14:0014:00, 25 October 2020 diff hist +4,347 N One not only should practice the instructions received from the spiritual master but should also distribute this knowledge to one's disciples Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One not only should practice the instructions received from the spiritual master but should also distribute this knowledge to..."
13:5213:52, 25 October 2020 diff hist +4,948 N Because the princes were ready to enter into some severe austerity in order to worship the Lord, Lord Siva advised them to constantly chant of and meditate upon the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the princes were ready to enter into some severe austerity in order to worship the Lord, Lord Śiva advised them to co..."
13:4513:45, 25 October 2020 diff hist +4,270 N Not only was Raghunatha dasa Gosvami chanting the holy name of the Lord, but he was also offering obeisances in the same prolific numbers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Not only was Raghunātha dāsa Gosvāmī chanting the holy name of the Lord, but he was also offering obeisances in the same p..."
13:4013:40, 25 October 2020 diff hist +4,334 N As stated in Srinivasacarya's prayer to the six Gosvamis (Sad-gosvamy-astaka): sankhya-purvaka-nama-gana-natibhih kalavasani-krtau. The word sankhya-purvaka means "maintaining a numerical strength Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Śrīnivāsācārya's prayer to the six Gosvāmīs (Ṣaḍ-gosvāmy-aṣṭaka): saṅkhyā-pūrvaka-nāma-gāna..."
12:3912:39, 25 October 2020 diff hist +4,565 N Kirtaniyah sada harih: (CC Adi 17.31) "The holy name of the Lord should be chanted twenty-four hours daily." In this Krsna consciousness movement we request the devotees to chant at least sixteen rounds on their beads daily Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kīrtanīyaḥ sadā hariḥ: (CC Adi 17.31) "The holy name of the Lord should be chanted twenty-four hours daily." Therefore..."
12:3312:33, 25 October 2020 diff hist +4,457 N The word asakrt is significant, for it means not just for a few minutes but continuously. That is the instruction given by Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu in His Siksastaka 3 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word asakṛt is significant, for it means not just for a few minutes but continuously. That is the instruction given by L..."
12:2512:25, 25 October 2020 diff hist +3,849 N The Krsna conscious movement is based on this principle, and we are opening centers all over the world to give everyone a chance to hear the message of Lord Krsna in order to go back home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Kṛṣṇa conscious movement is based on this principle, and we are opening centers all over the world to give everyone..."
12:2112:21, 25 October 2020 diff hist +3,693 N One may remain situated in his own place or his own occupational duty and still lend his ear to receive the message of the Lord from realized souls Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One may remain situated in his own place or his own occupational duty and still lend his ear to receive the message of the Lor..."
12:1712:17, 25 October 2020 diff hist +4,122 N Although one may be situated in a lowly position, he can execute devotional service under any circumstance, as stated: "Devotional service cannot be checked by any material condition." (SB 1.2.6) Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu also recommended this process Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although one may be situated in a lowly position, he can execute devotional service under any circumstance, as stated, ahaituk..."
12:0712:07, 25 October 2020 diff hist +3,914 N The Hare Krsna maha-mantra also says, "My dear Lord Krsna, my dear Lord Rama, O energy of the Lord, Hare, kindly engage me in Your service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra also says, "My dear Lord Kṛṣṇa, my dear Lord Rāma, O energy of the Lord, Hare, kindly..."
12:0112:01, 25 October 2020 diff hist +3,942 N The Hare Krsna maha-mantra is also a prayer, for a prayer addresses the Supreme Personality of Godhead by His name and invokes good fortune by petitioning the Lord to allow one to engage in His devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra is also a prayer, for a prayer addresses the Supreme Personality of Godhead by His name and..."
11:5611:56, 25 October 2020 diff hist +4,217 N Whether one is a brahmana, ksatriya, vaisya, sudra, American, Englishman, Indian, etc., one can execute devotional service anywhere and everywhere in the material existence simply by offering prayers unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whether one is a brāhmaṇa, kṣatriya, vaiśya, śūdra, American, Englishman, Indian, etc., one can execute devotional ser..."
11:5011:50, 25 October 2020 diff hist +3,736 N The real purpose of life is to become a devotee of the Lord. It does not matter where one is situated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The real purpose of life is to become a devotee of the Lord. It does not matter where one is situated"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..."
11:4511:45, 25 October 2020 diff hist +4,000 N The prayers offered by Lord Siva are very authoritative and significant. Simply by offering prayers to the Supreme Lord one can become perfect, even though engaged in his occupational duty Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The prayers offered by Lord Śiva are very authoritative and significant. Simply by offering prayers to the Supreme Lord one c..."

18:1618:16, 24 October 2020 diff hist +4,037 N One Rudra is afraid of another Rudra because each and every one of them is engaged in the destruction of this cosmic manifestation. But for the devotee, everyone is afraid of Rudra, even Rudra himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conclusion is that one Rudra is afraid of another Rudra because each and every one of them is engaged in the destruction o..."
18:1018:10, 24 October 2020 diff hist +3,882 N There are many Rudras - eleven Rudras - and the Rudra (Lord Siva) who was offering this prayer to the Supreme Personality of Godhead is different from the other Rudras, although he is as powerful as they are Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there are many Rudras—eleven Rudras—and the Rudra (Lord Śiva) who was offering this prayer to the Supreme Personality of..."
18:0118:01, 24 October 2020 diff hist +3,850 N The word rudra-bhaya is significant in this verse (SB 4.24.68) because Rudra himself, Lord Siva, is speaking of - fear of Rudra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word rudra-bhaya is significant in this verse because Rudra himself, Lord Śiva, is speaking of "fear of Rudra"}} {{notes|..."
17:5517:55, 24 October 2020 diff hist +3,711 N The nondevotees are fearful of death because they have no guarantee of where they are going or of the type of body they are going to get in their next life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The nondevotees are fearful of death because they have no guarantee of where they are going or of the type of body they are go..."
17:5117:51, 24 October 2020 diff hist +3,659 N If one strictly follows the process of devotional service, he has no fear of death, for he is predestined to go back home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one strictly follows the process of devotional service, he has no fear of death, for he is predestined to go back home, bac..."
17:4417:44, 24 October 2020 diff hist +3,787 N Both the universal body and the small unit, the individual living entity's body, are susceptible to annihilation at the ultimate end Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Both the universal body and the small unit, the individual living entity's body, are susceptible to annihilation at the ultima..."
17:3517:35, 24 October 2020 diff hist +3,966 N For the purpose of creation, maintenance and annihilation of this cosmic manifestation, there are three lords - Brahma, Visnu and Siva (Mahesvara). The material body is finished at the time of annihilation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For the purpose of creation, maintenance and annihilation of this cosmic manifestation, there are three lords—Brahmā, Viṣ..."
17:2217:22, 24 October 2020 diff hist +6,233 N One should engage in the devotional service of the Lord and follow in the footsteps of previous acaryas, beginning with Lord Brahma and others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should thus engage in the devotional service of the Lord and follow in the footsteps of previous ācāryas, beginning with..."
17:1917:19, 24 October 2020 diff hist +6,340 N One has to continue chanting the Hare Krsna mantra and preaching the chanting of this mantra because such preaching and chanting constitute the perfection of life. One should chant and preach about the urgency of making this life perfect in all respects Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one has to continue chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra and preaching the chanting of this mantra because such preaching and..."

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