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15:1715:17, 26 October 2020 diff hist +2,792 N Dhruva Maharaja's leaving home at a tender age and taking shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead in the forest is a unique example in this world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhruva Mahārāja's leaving home at a tender age and taking shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead in the forest is a u..."
15:1515:15, 26 October 2020 diff hist +2,566 N In describing Dhruva Maharaja's activities two specific words have been used - vikhyata, very famous, and visuddha, transcendental Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in describing Dhruva Mahārāja's activities two specific words have been used-vikhyāta, very famous, and viśuddha, transcen..."
15:0615:06, 26 October 2020 diff hist +5,484 N As by watering the root of a tree the leaves and branches are automatically watered, so, by executing pure ds to the Lord, the branches, twigs and leaves of God, known as demigods, are automatically pleased with the devotee, & they offer all benedictions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As by watering the root of a tree the leaves and branches are automatically watered, so, by executing pure devotional service..."
12:2412:24, 26 October 2020 diff hist +5,247 N A pure devotee, who engages in preaching the principles of devotional service, as prescribed in the SB, does not need to separately worship the demigods; the demigods are automatically pleased with him and offer all the blessings within their capacity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a pure devotee, who engages in preaching the principles of devotional service, as prescribed in the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, does..."
12:1012:10, 26 October 2020 diff hist +4,735 N Generally people are interested in worshiping the demigods, especially Lord Siva, in order to obtain material benefit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally people are interested in worshiping the demigods, especially Lord Śiva, in order to obtain material benefit"}} {{no..."
12:0212:02, 26 October 2020 diff hist +5,351 The dina-nathas, or devotees of Lord Krsna, who preach the path of devotional service, become the favorites of the demigods No edit summary current
11:5911:59, 26 October 2020 diff hist +4,696 N A kindhearted devotee is called dina-natha, protector of the poor, ignorant mass of people Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A kindhearted devotee is called dīna-nātha, protector of the poor, ignorant mass of people"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}}..." current
11:5511:55, 26 October 2020 diff hist +5,122 N Pure devotees, out of compassion for the fallen souls, are krpalu, very kind to people in general; they distribute this Bhagavata knowledge all over the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pure devotees, out of compassion for the fallen souls, are kṛpālu, very kind to people in general; they distribute this Bh..."
11:4411:44, 26 October 2020 diff hist +5,010 Devotional service, which leads to the association of the Supreme Lord, is actual immortality No edit summary current
11:4211:42, 26 October 2020 diff hist +5,212 N Although there is no fundamental difference between impersonal Brahman, localized Paramatma and the Supreme Person, factual immortality cannot be obtained unless and until one attains the stage of associating with the Supreme Person Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although there is no fundamental difference between impersonal Brahman, localized Paramātmā and the Supreme Person, factual..." current
11:3811:38, 26 October 2020 diff hist +4,875 N Recitation of Srimad-Bhagavatam is specifically meant to enlighten people about the Absolute Truth, the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Recitation of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is specifically meant to enlighten people about the Absolute Truth, the Supreme Personality..." current
11:3511:35, 26 October 2020 diff hist +5,223 N Generally, even though people are interested in understanding the truth, they take to speculation and reach at most the conception of impersonal Brahman. But very few men actually know the Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally, even though people are interested in understanding the truth, they take to speculation and reach at most the concep..."
11:2711:27, 26 October 2020 diff hist +5,078 N Because people do not know the Absolute Truth, this Srimad-Bhagavatam was specifically compiled by Vyasadeva under the instruction of Narada Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because people do not know the Absolute Truth, this Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam was specifically compiled by Vyāsadeva under the ins..."
11:2411:24, 26 October 2020 diff hist +5,043 N In the beginning of Srimad-Bhagavatam, First Canto, it is said that Vyasadeva, the learned sage, compiled this great Bhagavata Purana just to stop the ignorance of the mass of people Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the beginning of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, First Canto, it is said that Vyāsadeva, the learned sage, compiled this great Bhāg..."
11:2011:20, 26 October 2020 diff hist +4,916 N Srila Vyasadeva especially compiled this great literature of scientific knowledge because people are completely unaware of the Absolute Truth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Vyāsadeva especially compiled this great literature of scientific knowledge because people are completely unaware of..."
11:1711:17, 26 October 2020 diff hist +5,128 N The great sage Maitreya, therefore, recommends that to enlighten people about the Absolute Truth (tattva), devotees should preach the teachings of Srimad-Bhagavatam throughout the entire world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sage Maitreya, therefore, recommends that to enlighten people about the Absolute Truth (tattva), devotees should pre..."
10:5610:56, 26 October 2020 diff hist +3,766 N Only one who is completely surrendered at the lotus feet of the SP of G, depending fully on Him for personal maintenance or even for maintenance of his family, can attain perfection by recitation of SB, which is full of pastimes of God & His devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only one who is completely surrendered at the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, depending fully on Him for per..."
10:4710:47, 26 October 2020 diff hist +3,732 N Professional reciters may ask money to extinguish the blazing fire within their bellies, but they cannot make any spiritual improvement or become perfect. It is therefore strictly forbidden to recite Srimad-Bhagavatam as a profession to earn a livelihood Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Professional reciters may ask money to extinguish the blazing fire within their bellies, but they cannot make any spiritual im..."
10:4010:40, 26 October 2020 diff hist +4,439 N The Krsna consciousness movement has been started especially to create qualified brahmanas to broadcast spiritual knowledge all over the world, for thus people may become very happy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement has been started especially to create qualified brāhmaṇas to broadcast spiritual kno..."
10:3510:35, 26 October 2020 diff hist +4,259 N Because the whole population of the world consists only of sudras, there is a decline of spiritual knowledge, and people are unhappy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the whole population of the world consists only of śūdras, there is a decline of spiritual knowledge, and people are..."
10:3110:31, 26 October 2020 diff hist +4,279 N Unless one is twice-born one cannot understand the transcendental characteristics of the Lord and His devotees. Study of the Vedas is therefore forbidden for sudras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless one is twice-born one cannot understand the transcendental characteristics of the Lord and His devotees. Study of the V..."
10:1010:10, 26 October 2020 diff hist +4,248 N In this verse (SB 4.12.48) the word dvi janmanam means "of the twice-born." Anyone can join the International Society for Krishna Consciousness and be initiated to become twice-born Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the word dvi janmanām means "of the twice-born." Anyone can join the International Society for Krishna Consciou..."

17:4617:46, 24 October 2020 diff hist +4,795 Anyone who comes in contact with the Society automatically becomes a devotee. We have actual experience that many karmis and others come to the Society and find a very pleasing and peaceful atmosphere in the temples of ISKCON No edit summary current
17:4617:46, 24 October 2020 diff hist +4,901 The International Society for Krishna Consciousness has been organized for this purpose. In every center of this Society - not only in the morning, evening or noon, but practically twenty-four hours a day - there is continuous devotional service going on No edit summary current
17:4517:45, 24 October 2020 diff hist +4,799 N One should especially seek the society of brahmanas who are elevated to the position of Vaisnavas. Thus discussion of Srimad-Bhagavatam, which describes the character and pastimes of devotees and the Lord, is very quickly effective Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should especially seek the society of brāhmaṇas who are elevated to the position of Vaiṣṇavas. Thus discussion of..."
17:4017:40, 24 October 2020 diff hist +4,600 N In this verse (SB 4.12.48) it is especially recommended that Dhruva Maharaja's character be discussed in a society of the twice-born, which refers to the qualified brahmanas, ksatriyas and vaisyas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse it is especially recommended that Dhruva Mahārāja's character be discussed in a society of the twice-born, whi..."
17:3817:38, 24 October 2020 diff hist +4,377 N It is said that only in the association of devotees can one understand the importance of the character and pastimes of the Supreme Personality of Godhead or His devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said that only in the association of devotees can one understand the importance of the character and pastimes of the Sup..."
17:3017:30, 24 October 2020 diff hist +2,284 N All ambitions which are desirable for great persons can be fulfilled simply by reading and understanding the narration of Dhruva Maharaja's activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All ambitions which are desirable for great persons can be fulfilled simply by reading and understanding the narration of Dhru..."
17:2817:28, 24 October 2020 diff hist +2,234 N In the material world everyone is after profit, respectability and reputation, everyone wants the supreme exalted position, and everyone wants to hear about the great qualities of exalted persons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material world everyone is after profit, respectability and reputation, everyone wants the supreme exalted position, an..."
17:2417:24, 24 October 2020 diff hist +3,165 N If one simply reads over and over again about Dhruva Maharaja by hearing and reading this chapter, one can attain the highest perfection of life in any way he desires; most importantly, he gets the chance to become a great devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one simply reads over and over again about Dhruva Mahārāja by hearing and reading this chapter, one can attain the highes..."
17:2017:20, 24 October 2020 diff hist +2,863 N As the pastimes and activities of the Supreme Lord are pleasing to hear, hearing about His devotees, who are very dear to the Supreme Person, is also pleasing and potent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As the pastimes and activities of the Supreme Lord are pleasing to hear, hearing about His devotees, who are very dear to the..." current
17:1817:18, 24 October 2020 diff hist +150 Dhruva Maharaja's character and reputation are great because he is very dear to Acyuta, the Supreme Personality of Godhead No edit summary current
17:1117:11, 24 October 2020 diff hist +3,281 N If anyone hears about the activities of the Lord's devotee, he can achieve the same result. There is no difference between the activities and character of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and those of His pure devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Similarly, if anyone hears about the activities of the Lord's devotee, he can achieve the same result. There is no difference..."
17:0517:05, 24 October 2020 diff hist +3,165 N It is recommended that the devotees (akama), the karmis (sarva-kama) and the jnanis, who desire to be liberated (moksa-kama), should all worship the Supreme Personality of Godhead to acquire their desired goals of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is recommended that the devotees"|"akāma"|"the karmīs"|"sarva-kāma"|"and the jñānīs, who desire to be liberated"|"mok..."
17:0217:02, 24 October 2020 diff hist +3,220 N Herein (SB 4.12.45) it is recommended by Maitreya that every one of them can hear the narration about Dhruva Maharaja and thus get their desired goal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Herein it is recommended by Maitreya that every one of them can hear the narration about Dhruva Mahārāja and thus get their..."
16:4916:49, 24 October 2020 diff hist +2,979 N Some (karmis) desire to be elevated to the heavenly planets or to go to Dhruvaloka, and others want to please the demigods to get material profits Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some desire to be elevated to the heavenly planets or to go to Dhruvaloka, and others want to please the demigods to get mater..."
16:4616:46, 24 October 2020 diff hist +3,385 N There are different types of men in this world, not all of them pure devotees. Some are karmis, desiring to acquire vast wealth. There are also persons who are only after reputation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are different types of men in this world, not all of them pure devotees. Some are karmīs, desiring to acquire vast weal..."
16:3916:39, 24 October 2020 diff hist +3,142 N The great sage Maitreya affirmed herein (SB 4.12.44) that the Bhagavatam is sammatam satam, approved by great devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great sage Maitreya therefore affirmed herein that the Bhāgavatam is sammataṁ satām, approved by great devotees"}} {{n..."
16:3516:35, 24 October 2020 diff hist +3,381 N Sometimes less intelligent men try to hear about the rasa dance of Krsna and do not take care to hear about other portions of Srimad-Bhagavatam, which they completely avoid Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes less intelligent men try to hear about the rāsa dance of Kṛṣṇa and do not take care to hear about other porti..."
16:3116:31, 24 October 2020 diff hist +3,562 N Srimad-Bhagavatam means everything in relationship with the Supreme Personality of God. Whether we hear the pastimes & activities of the Supreme Lord or we hear about the character, reputation and activities of His devotees, they are all one and the same Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam means everything in relationship with the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Whether we hear the pastimes an..."
16:2316:23, 24 October 2020 diff hist +4,264 My Guru Maharaja, Sri Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami Prabhupada, used to say that every one of his disciples could attain Vaikunthaloka in this life, without waiting for another life to execute devotional service No edit summary current
16:2216:22, 24 October 2020 diff hist +3,972 N The lesson from the life of Dhruva Maharaja is that if one likes, one can attain Vaikunthaloka in one life, without waiting for many other lives Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The lesson from the life of Dhruva Mahārāja is that if one likes, one can attain Vaikuṇṭhaloka in one life, without wait..."
16:1916:19, 24 October 2020 diff hist +3,964 N Of course, in that life he (Jada Bharata) was completely freed from all material entanglement, and he attained perfection and was elevated to Vaikunthaloka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Of course, in that life he was completely freed from all material entanglement, and he attained perfection and was elevated to..."
16:1616:16, 24 October 2020 diff hist +4,068 N Although he had a deer's body, he remembered his spiritual position, but he still had to wait until the next life for perfection. In the next life he took birth as Jada Bharata Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although he had a deer's body, he remembered his spiritual position, but he still had to wait until the next life for perfecti..."
16:1316:13, 24 October 2020 diff hist +4,096 N In the first life, although he (Maharaja Bharata) executed austerities in the forest, he became a victim of too much affection for a small deer, and in his next life he had to take birth as a deer Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the first life, although he executed austerities in the forest, he became a victim of too much affection for a small deer,..."
16:1016:10, 24 October 2020 diff hist +3,941 N There is the instance of the great King Bharata, who was also a great devotee, but he attained Vaikunthaloka in three lives Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is the instance of the great King Bharata, who was also a great devotee, but he attained Vaikuṇṭhaloka in three live..."
15:5915:59, 24 October 2020 diff hist +4,061 N Dhruva Maharaja is described herein (SB 4.12.43) as ksatra-bandhuh, which indicates that he was not fully trained as a ksatriya because he was only five years old; he was not a mature ksatriya. A ksatriya or brahmana has to take training Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dhruva Mahārāja is described herein as kṣatra-bandhuḥ, which indicates that he was not fully trained as a kṣatriya bec..."
14:3614:36, 24 October 2020 diff hist +4,520 N Arjuna also, by his devotional service, made Krsna his chariot driver; he ordered the Lord, "Put my chariot here," and the Lord executed his order. These are some examples of how a devotee can acquire the exalted position of conquering the unconquerable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna also, by his devotional service, made Lord Kṛṣṇa his chariot driver; he ordered the Lord, "Put my chariot here,"..."
14:3314:33, 24 October 2020 diff hist +4,225 N Not only does a devotee become one in quality with the Supreme Lord, but he sometimes becomes the father, mother or master of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Not only does a devotee become one in quality with the Supreme Lord, but he sometimes becomes the father, mother or master of..."
14:2714:27, 24 October 2020 diff hist +4,665 N Caitanya accepted this principle - that if one in any position submissively hears the transcendental message spoken by Krsna or about Krsna, then gradually he develops the quality of unalloyed love, and by that love only he can conquer the unconquerable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya accepted this principle—that if one in any position submissively hears the transcendental message spoken by K..."

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