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16:0816:08, 28 October 2020 diff hist +5,336 N Being impelled by lust, an ordinary worker will work hard day and night; similarly a devotee can work hard day and night to satisfy Krsna. Just as karmis are working hard to satisfy kama-krodha, a devotee should work in the same way to satisfy Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being impelled by lust, an ordinary worker will work hard day and night; similarly a devotee can work hard day and night to sa..."
16:0116:01, 28 October 2020 diff hist +5,409 N The word niguhantim ("trying to cover") indicates that even if one is tainted by kama, lobha, krodha, etc., they can be transfigured by Krsna consciousness. In other words, one can utilize kama (lust) for serving Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word nigūhantīm"|"trying to cover"|"indicates that even if one is tainted by kāma, lobha, krodha, etc., they can be tra..."
15:5515:55, 28 October 2020 diff hist +5,159 N As described in Bhagavad-gita (BG 3.37), attachment and envy are both products of rajo-guna - kama esa krodha esa rajo-guna-samudbhavah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As described in Bhagavad-gītā"|"they are both products of rajo-guṇa"|"kāma eṣa krodha eṣa rajo-guṇa-samudbhavaḥ"}..." current
15:5215:52, 28 October 2020 diff hist +5,444 N The word nirantarau is significant because although the breasts (of attachment and envy) are situated in different locations, the action is the same. We should not make any distinction between attachment and envy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word nirantarau is significant because although the breasts are situated in different locations, the action is the same. W..."
15:2315:23, 28 October 2020 diff hist +5,503 N Yamunacarya said: Since I have been engaged in the transcendental loving service of Krsna, realizing ever-new pleasure in Him, whenever I think of sex pleasure, I spit at the thought, and my lips curl with distaste Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since I have been engaged in the transcendental loving service of Kṛṣṇa, realizing ever-new pleasure in Him, whenever I..."
15:1115:11, 28 October 2020 diff hist +5,004 N Because the breasts are equally attractive, they are described as sama-vrttau Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the breasts are equally attractive, they are described as sama-vṛttau"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|A..." current
14:3614:36, 28 October 2020 diff hist +5,491 N Bhagavad-gita (BG 3.34): Attraction and repulsion for sense objects are felt by embodied beings, but one should not fall under the control of senses and sense objects because they are stumbling blocks on the path of self-realization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Attraction and repulsion for sense objects are felt by embodied beings, but one should not fall under the control of senses an..."

22:2222:22, 27 October 2020 diff hist +4,913 N The two breasts represent attachment and envy. The symptoms of raga and dvesa (attachment and envy) are described in Bhagavad-gita - BG 3.34 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The two breasts represent attachment and envy. The symptoms of rāga and dveṣa"|"attachment and envy"|"are described in Bhag..." current
22:1822:18, 27 October 2020 diff hist +2,422 N The ways of acquiring knowledge are described metaphorically - in SB 4.25.22 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the ways of acquiring knowledge are described metaphorically"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-1..." current
22:1722:17, 27 October 2020 diff hist +2,969 N The word sukapolam ("nice forehead") indicates a clear brain capable of understanding things as they are. By intelligence one can set things in order. The earrings set upon the two ears are placed there by the work of the intelligence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word sukapolām ("nice forehead") indicates a clear brain capable of understanding things as they are. By intelligence one..."
22:1422:14, 27 October 2020 diff hist +2,645 N The mouth is the instrument for acquiring knowledge by taste, for by chewing an object and touching it with the tongue we can understand its taste Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the mouth is the instrument for acquiring knowledge by taste, for by chewing an object and touching it with the tongue we can..."
22:1122:11, 27 October 2020 diff hist +2,851 N The body of intelligence enjoys the objects of sense gratification that cover it, such as smell, vision and hearing. The word sunasam ("beautiful nose") indicates the organ for acquiring knowledge by smell Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The body of intelligence enjoys the objects of sense gratification that cover it, such as smell, vision and hearing. The word..."
22:0122:01, 27 October 2020 diff hist +2,531 N Material enjoyment means utilizing the intelligence for the sake of rupa, rasa, gandha, sabda and sparsa, or form, taste, smell, sound and touch Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Material enjoyment means utilizing the intelligence for the sake of rūpa, rasa, gandha, śabda and sparśa, or form, taste, s..."
21:5921:59, 27 October 2020 diff hist +2,429 N Intelligence must always be very fresh; therefore the word apraudham ("very young") is used here - SB 4.25.21 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Intelligence must always be very fresh; therefore the word aprauḍhām ("very young") is used here"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|N..."
21:5721:57, 27 October 2020 diff hist +2,903 N The woman, who represents intelligence, was searching after a husband. This indicates that intelligence cannot act without consciousness. A beautiful woman is useless unless protected by the proper husband Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The woman, who represents intelligence, was searching after a husband. This indicates that intelligence cannot act without con..."
21:5421:54, 27 October 2020 diff hist +2,898 N The vital force carried by the air is described as the pratihara, or the bodyguard. Without the vital force one cannot live for a moment. Indeed, all the senses are working under the protection of the vital force Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The vital force carried by the air is described as the pratīhāra, or the bodyguard. Without the vital force one cannot live..."
21:5121:51, 27 October 2020 diff hist +2,575 N The vital force is compared to a serpent because a serpent can live by simply drinking air Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The vital force is compared to a serpent because a serpent can live by simply drinking air"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {..."
21:4921:49, 27 October 2020 diff hist +2,846 The vital force of a living entity includes the five kinds of air working within the body, which are known as prana, apana, vyana, samana and udana No edit summary current
21:1321:13, 27 October 2020 diff hist +2,920 N The wind is sparsa, or touch. The waterfall is rasa, or taste. The spring air (kusumakara) is smell. All these varieties of enjoyment make life very pleasing, and thus we become captivated by material existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The wind is sparśa, or touch. The waterfall is rasa, or taste. The spring air (kusumākara) is smell. All these varieties of..."
21:1021:10, 27 October 2020 diff hist +2,565 N In other words, all these (rasas in the body) are representations of rupa, rasa, gandha, sabda and sparsa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In other words, all these are representations of rūpa, rasa, gandha, śabda and sparśa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{c..." current
21:0221:02, 27 October 2020 diff hist +2,911 N In this verse (SB 4.25.18) the word hima-nirjhara is particularly significant. The waterfall represents a kind of liquid humor or rasa (relationship). In the body there are different types of humor, rasa or mellow Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the word hima-nirjhara is particularly significant. The waterfall represents a kind of liquid humor or rasa (rel..."
20:4220:42, 27 October 2020 diff hist +3,503 N The sex impulse is so strong that even by seeing, touching or talking, coming into contact with, or even thinking of the opposite sex - even in so many subtle ways - one becomes sexually impelled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sex impulse is so strong that even by seeing, touching or talking, coming into contact with, or even thinking of the oppos..."
16:2216:22, 27 October 2020 diff hist +3,358 N The favorable conditions surrounding the sex impulse are compared here (SB 4.25.17) to a garden or a nice solitary park Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The favorable conditions surrounding the sex impulse are compared here to a garden or a nice solitary park"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
16:1816:18, 27 October 2020 diff hist +3,572 N As long as one remains a child, he is not agitated by seeing a beautiful woman. Although the sense organs are present, unless the age is ripe there is no sex impulse Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As long as one remains a child, he is not agitated by seeing a beautiful woman. Although the sense organs are present, unless..."
16:1516:15, 27 October 2020 diff hist +3,683 N Since the body is a great city, there must be various arrangements such as lakes and gardens for sense enjoyment. Of the various parts of the body, those which incite sexual impulses are referred to here (SB 4.25.17) indirectly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the body is a great city, there must be various arrangements such as lakes and gardens for sense enjoyment. Of the vario..."
16:0616:06, 27 October 2020 diff hist +2,879 The yogic process for controlling the air within the body and the different nerves is called susumna, the path of liberation No edit summary current
16:0616:06, 27 October 2020 diff hist +3,240 N In the body the eyes, ears and nose are different places of attraction for sense enjoyment, and the streets for going hither and thither may be compared to different types of air blowing within the body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the body the eyes, ears and nose are different places of attraction for sense enjoyment, and the streets for going hither a..." current
16:0316:03, 27 October 2020 diff hist +2,615 N The heart is the center of all remembrance, forgetfulness and deliberation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The heart is the center of all remembrance, forgetfulness and deliberation"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}}..."
16:0116:01, 27 October 2020 diff hist +3,256 N In the capital there are assembly houses & many squares, many street crossings, avenues and streets, many gambling places, markets and places of rest, all decorated with flags and festoons. The squares are surrounded with railings and are devoid of trees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this way the capital is described. In the capital there are assembly houses and many squares, many street crossings, avenue..."
15:5115:51, 27 October 2020 diff hist +2,405 N Such plans (for material enjoyment) are sometimes compared to valuable jewels such as sapphires, rubies, pearls and emeralds. The heart becomes the center for all planning for material enjoyment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such plans are sometimes compared to valuable jewels such as sapphires, rubies, pearls and emeralds. The heart becomes the cen..."
15:4915:49, 27 October 2020 diff hist +2,464 N Just as the capital of a state is especially gorgeously filled with various high buildings and lustrous palaces, the heart of the body is filled with various desires and plans for material enjoyment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as the capital of a state is especially gorgeously filled with various high buildings and lustrous palaces, the heart of..."
15:4715:47, 27 October 2020 diff hist +2,048 N In the city of the body, the heart is considered to be the capital Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the city of the body, the heart is considered to be the capital"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|..." current
15:3915:39, 27 October 2020 diff hist +2,600 N According to Bhagavatam (10.84.13), one who considers this bag of mucus, bile and air to be the self is considered no better than a cow or an ass Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Bhāgavatam"|"one who considers this bag of mucus, bile and air to be the self is considered no better than a cow..."
15:3415:34, 27 October 2020 diff hist +171 The body is also sometimes considered to be a bag containing three elements (tri-dhatu): mucus, bile and air (kapha, pitta and vayu) No edit summary current
15:3315:33, 27 October 2020 diff hist +2,711 N The three types of metal - gold, silver and iron - represent the three modes of material nature. Gold represents goodness; silver, passion; and iron, ignorance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The three types of metal—gold, silver and iron—represent the three modes of material nature. Gold represents goodness; sil..." current
15:2415:24, 27 October 2020 diff hist +2,580 N The body is protected by walls of skin. The hairs on the body are compared to parks, and the highest parts of the body, like the nose and head, are compared to towers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The body is protected by walls of skin. The hairs on the body are compared to parks, and the highest parts of the body, like t..."
15:1015:10, 27 October 2020 diff hist +6,765 N In the Western countries the eyes of the people have become blind due to the dazzling glitter of material opulence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Western countries the eyes of the people have become blind due to the dazzling glitter of material opulence"}} {{notes|..." current
15:0315:03, 27 October 2020 diff hist +7,037 N At the present moment, India may be compared to the lame man and the Western countries to the blind man. For the past two thousand years India has been subjugated by the rule of foreigners, and the legs of progress have been broken Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the present moment, India may be compared to the lame man and the Western countries to the blind man. For the past two thou..."
14:5714:57, 27 October 2020 diff hist +6,725 N One who takes advantage of this Krsna consciousnes movement becomes more and more enlightened in spiritual life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who takes advantage of it becomes more and more enlightened in spiritual life"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete..."
14:5114:51, 27 October 2020 diff hist +7,050 N In this way (by attending mangala-arati, chanting Hare Krsna maha-mantra and taking prasada) one can take advantage of all the facilities of human life. We are gradually introducing this system in different centers in our Society in the Western countries Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this way one can take advantage of all the facilities of human life. We are gradually introducing this system in different..."
14:3714:37, 27 October 2020 diff hist +7,032 N Fortunately the Krsna consciousness movement is there to give all facilities for both material and spiritual advancement. In this way people in the Western countries may take advantage of this movement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Fortunately the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is there to give all facilities for both material and spiritual advancement..."
12:3212:32, 27 October 2020 diff hist +6,745 N This human form of life is meant for the advancement of spiritual life and for keeping the material necessities in order Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"this human form of life is meant for the advancement of spiritual life and for keeping the material necessities in order"}} {{..."
12:2612:26, 27 October 2020 diff hist +6,978 N The blind man may take the lame man over his shoulder, and as he walks the lame man may give him directions. Thus combined they may work, but individually neither the blind man nor the lame man can walk successfully Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The blind man may take the lame man over his shoulder, and as he walks the lame man may give him directions. Thus combined the..."
12:1412:14, 27 October 2020 diff hist +7,171 N At the present time, as we travel all over the world, we see that in some countries human beings have many material facilities but no facilities for spiritual advancement. We find everywhere the defects of one-sided facilities & a lack of full facilities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even at the present time, as we travel all over the world, we see that in some countries human beings have many material facil..."
12:0412:04, 27 October 2020 diff hist +171 Vedic culture is full of knowledge, and a person born in India can fully take advantage of Vedic cultural knowledge and the cultural system known as varnasrama-dharma No edit summary current
12:0312:03, 27 October 2020 diff hist +6,834 N In this verse (SB 4.25.13) the word laksita-laksanam indicates that the human body attained in Bharata-varsa is very auspicious Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the word lakṣita-lakṣaṇām indicates that the human body attained in Bhārata-varṣa is very auspicious"}..."
11:5511:55, 27 October 2020 diff hist +7,081 N At present, compared to other countries on earth, India is artificially disturbed. However, Despite the material disturbances the country's culture is such that one can easily attain the goal of life - namely salvation or liberation from material bondage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"at present, compared to other countries on earth, India is artificially disturbed. Despite these material disturbances, howeve..."
11:5011:50, 27 October 2020 diff hist +7,369 N The three kinds of miserable conditions-adhyatmika, adhibhautika & adhidaivika (miseries inflicted by the body & mind itself, those inflicted by other living entities & natural disturbances) - were all absent during the reign of Ramacandra or Yudhisthira Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The three kinds of miserable conditions-adhyātmika, adhibhautika and adhidaivika"|"miseries inflicted by the body and mind it..."
11:4511:45, 27 October 2020 diff hist +6,898 N During the time of Maharaja Yudhisthira or Lord Ramacandra, people were free from all anxieties. There was not even extreme cold or extreme heat Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"during the time of Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira or Lord Rāmacandra, people were free from all anxieties. There was not even ext..."
11:4311:43, 27 October 2020 diff hist +6,870 N In India, the climatic condition is such that one can live very peacefully without being disturbed by material conditions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In India, the climatic condition is such that one can live very peacefully without being disturbed by material conditions"}} {..."

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