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16:1316:13, 29 October 2020 diff hist +3,919 N When thus attracted by the beauty of the material energy, one becomes very eager to enjoy. This is elaborately described in this instance of Puranjana's becoming attracted by the beautiful woman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When thus attracted by the beauty of the material energy, one becomes very eager to enjoy. This is elaborately described in th..."
16:1116:11, 29 October 2020 diff hist +3,761 N Such a speech (of King Puranjana) is typical of a living entity attracted by the opposite sex. This is called bewilderment occasioned by becoming conditioned by material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such a speech is typical of a living entity attracted by the opposite sex. This is called bewilderment occasioned by becoming..."
15:5115:51, 29 October 2020 diff hist +2,773 N Living entities live in bondage to one another, and thus they continue this conditional, material life illusioned by maya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"living entities live in bondage to one another, and thus they continue this conditional, material life illusioned by māyā"}}..."
15:4515:45, 29 October 2020 diff hist +2,714 N Conditional life means being under the control of a woman, and certainly the living entity is always at the mercy of a woman or a man Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Conditional life means being under the control of a woman, and certainly the living entity is always at the mercy of a woman o..." current
15:4315:43, 29 October 2020 diff hist +3,103 N When one is agitated by lusty desires, his senses are attracted by all kinds of visaya (enjoyable things like sound, touch, form, smell and taste). These attractive sense objects oblige one to come under the control of a woman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is agitated by lusty desires, his senses are attracted by all kinds of viṣaya (enjoyable things like sound, touch,..." current
15:4015:40, 29 October 2020 diff hist +2,898 N Everyone has lusty desires within, and as soon as one is agitated by the movement of a beautiful woman's eyebrows, the cupid within immediately throws his arrow at the heart. Thus one is quickly conquered by the eyebrows of a beautiful woman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone has lusty desires within, and as soon as one is agitated by the movement of a beautiful woman's eyebrows, the cupid w..."
15:3415:34, 29 October 2020 diff hist +4,234 N In the material world, whether one be a man or a woman, one wants to enjoy. A man wants to enjoy a beautiful woman, and a woman wants to enjoy a powerful, opulent man. Every living entity who possesses such material desires is called purusa, an enjoyer Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material world, whether one be a man or a woman, one wants to enjoy. A man wants to enjoy a beautiful woman, and a woma..."
15:3115:31, 29 October 2020 diff hist +4,307 N When the demigods sometimes come to this planet, they do not touch the ground. Puranjana could understand that this girl did not belong to the transcendental world or the higher planetary system because her feet were touching the ground Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the demigods sometimes come to this planet, they do not touch the ground. Purañjana could understand that this girl did..."
15:2615:26, 29 October 2020 diff hist +4,052 N Puranjana introduces himself as a great king with great influence so that she (the shy girl) might accept him as her husband and be as happy as the goddess of fortune Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he introduces himself as a great king with great influence so that she might accept him as her husband and be as happy as the..." current
15:2315:23, 29 October 2020 diff hist +4,221 N In this verse (SB 4.25.29) Puranjana states that the girl appears to be an ordinary woman. However, since he is attracted by her, he requests that she become as happy as the goddess of fortune by associating with him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse Purañjana states that the girl appears to be an ordinary woman. However, since he is attracted by her, he reque..."
15:1615:16, 29 October 2020 diff hist +3,759 N Everyone wants to become happy by imitating the prosperity of Narayana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"everyone wants to become happy by imitating the prosperity of Nārāyaṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}}..."
15:1115:11, 29 October 2020 diff hist +3,735 N There is a difference between demoniac mentality and devotional mentality Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is a difference between demoniac mentality and devotional mentality"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {..."
15:0315:03, 29 October 2020 diff hist +4,932 N The satisfaction of one's senses and desires means enjoying maya, not the goddess of fortune Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The satisfaction of one's senses and desires means enjoying māyā, not the goddess of fortune"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal..."
15:0115:01, 29 October 2020 diff hist +5,320 N Because Ravana wanted to enjoy the goddess of fortune, Sitadevi, he was vanquished with all his family, wealth and opulence. One can, however, enjoy that maya bestowed upon the living entity by Lord Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because Rāvaṇa wanted to enjoy the goddess of fortune, Sītādevī, he was vanquished with all his family, wealth and opule..."
14:5614:56, 29 October 2020 diff hist +5,179 N The material world is also the goddess of fortune because the material energy works under the direction of Lord Visnu, as stated in Bhagavad-gita (9.10) - mayadhyaksena prakrtih suyate sa-caracaram Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The material world is also the goddess of fortune because the material energy works under the direction of Lord Viṣṇu, as..." current
14:4914:49, 29 October 2020 diff hist +5,101 N Since he (King Puranjana) doubted whether the girl was the goddess of fortune, he inquired about the lotus flower she was not holding Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since he doubted whether the girl was the goddess of fortune, he inquired about the lotus flower she was not holding"}} {{note..."
14:4614:46, 29 October 2020 diff hist +5,344 N King Puranjana was appreciating the beauty of the girl as if she were the goddess of fortune, but at the same time he was careful to understand that the goddess of fortune cannot be enjoyed by anyone except Lord Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Purañjana was appreciating the beauty of the girl as if she were the goddess of fortune, but at the same time he was car..."
14:4114:41, 29 October 2020 diff hist +5,165 N One who is attracted by such desires (for enjoyment) becomes conditioned in this material world, and one who is not so attracted attains liberation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who is attracted by such desires becomes conditioned in this material world, and one who is not so attracted attains liber..."
14:3014:30, 29 October 2020 diff hist +5,344 N King Puranjana was actually thinking of becoming her (the shy girl) husband and consequently was asking her whether she was thinking of her prospective husband or whether she was married. This is an example of bhoga-iccha - the desire for enjoyment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was actually thinking of becoming her husband and consequently was asking her whether she was thinking of her prospective h..."
12:2212:22, 29 October 2020 diff hist +5,394 N In this verse (SB 4.25.28) it is clear that Puranjana is representing our intelligence while he is talking with the girl. He not only appreciated the shyness of the girl but actually became more and more attracted by that shyness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse it is clear that Purañjana is representing our intelligence while he is talking with the girl. He not only appr..."
12:1312:13, 29 October 2020 diff hist +5,387 N When one worships Lord Visnu he automatically obtains the favor of the goddess of fortune. One should not, like Ravana, worship the goddess of fortune alone, for she cannot remain long without her husband. Thus her other name is Cancala, or restless Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when one worships Lord Viṣṇu he automatically obtains the favor of the goddess of fortune. One should not, like Rāvaṇa,..."
12:1012:10, 29 October 2020 diff hist +5,296 N As soon as one uses his intelligence in this way (in God's service), the goddess of fortune automatically becomes favorable to him. The goddess of fortune, Laksmi, never remains without her husband, Lord Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as one uses his intelligence in this way, the goddess of fortune automatically becomes favorable to him. The goddess o..." current
12:0612:06, 29 October 2020 diff hist +5,499 N In this verse (SB 4.25.28) all these inquiries are made by King Puranjana, the living entity who is bewildered and does not know how to employ his intelligence. Intelligence should be employed in the service of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse all these inquiries are made by King Purañjana, the living entity who is bewildered and does not know how to em..." current
11:5911:59, 29 October 2020 diff hist +5,133 N Sometimes, when one wishes to become as opulent as Lord Visnu, he worships the goddess of fortune, Laksmi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes, when one wishes to become as opulent as Lord Viṣṇu, he worships the goddess of fortune, Lakṣmī"}} {{notes|}}..."
11:4711:47, 29 October 2020 diff hist +4,646 N Sometimes, when one wants to become as learned as Lord Brahma, he employs his intelligence in the worship of the goddess of learning, Sarasvati Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes, when one wants to become as learned as Lord Brahmā, he employs his intelligence in the worship of the goddess of l..."

20:1020:10, 28 October 2020 diff hist +3,624 N Prahlada advises a person who has taken to the materialistic way of life, which is never permanent but always temporary, to take shelter of the SP of Godhead and leave aside all his so-called responsibilities in order to get free from all anxieties Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja advises a person who has taken to the materialistic way of life, which is never permanent but always temp..."
19:5419:54, 28 October 2020 diff hist +3,365 N All this paraphernalia simply constitutes different sources of anxiety, but one who is surrendered unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and who leaves all business to Him, is freed from such anxieties Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All this paraphernalia simply constitutes different sources of anxiety, but one who is surrendered unto the Supreme Personalit..."
19:3519:35, 28 October 2020 diff hist +2,828 N Actually the living entity, known as puranjana, is embarrassed by so much (material) paraphernalia Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually the living entity, known as purañjana, is embarrassed by so much paraphernalia"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{c..." current
18:2518:25, 28 October 2020 diff hist +3,178 N The mind and the ten senses combine to become eleven strong bodyguards. The hundreds of women under the jurisdiction of the senses are addressed here (SB 4.25.27) as lalanah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mind and the ten senses combine to become eleven strong bodyguards. The hundreds of women under the jurisdiction of the se..."
18:1618:16, 28 October 2020 diff hist +4,049 N The conclusion is that unless a living entity is inquisitive about self-realization he is nothing but an animal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conclusion is that unless a living entity is inquisitive about self-realization he is nothing but an animal"}} {{notes|}}..." current
18:1418:14, 28 October 2020 diff hist +4,314 N Puranjana, the living entity, is asking the unknown girl where she has come from, what her business is, why she is present, etc. These are inquiries about atma-tattva - self-realization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Purañjana, the living entity, is asking the unknown girl where she has come from, what her business is, why she is present, e..."
18:1118:11, 28 October 2020 diff hist +3,997 N In the human form one should utilize his intelligence by asking all these questions - our relationship with God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the human form one should utilize his intelligence by asking all these questions"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{comple..."
18:0718:07, 28 October 2020 diff hist +4,297 N In BG 15.15 Sri Krsna says: "I am seated in everyone's heart, and from Me come remembrance, knowledge and forgetfulness." In the animal form the living entity is completely forgetful of his relationship with God. This is called apohanam, or forgetfulness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am seated in everyone's heart, and from Me come remembrance, knowledge and forgetfulness"|"In the animal form the living ent..."
18:0018:00, 28 October 2020 diff hist +4,159 N Dogs, cats and tigers are always busy trying to find something to eat or a place to sleep, trying to defend and have sexual intercourse successfully Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dogs, cats and tigers are always busy trying to find something to eat or a place to sleep, trying to defend and have sexual in..."
17:3617:36, 28 October 2020 diff hist +4,666 N By becoming a servant of the senses, one becomes a great material hero, and by becoming master of the senses, he becomes a gosvami, or spiritual hero Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By becoming a servant of the senses, one becomes a great material hero, and by becoming master of the senses, he becomes a gos..."
17:3417:34, 28 October 2020 diff hist +4,676 N The living entity can take one of two positions in this world. He may become a servant of his senses, or he may become master of them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The living entity can take one of two positions in this world. He may become a servant of his senses, or he may become master..."
17:3217:32, 28 October 2020 diff hist +4,878 N One who can keep himself steady and resist the attraction of material nature is certainly a hero and deserves to be called a gosvami. Unless one is master of the senses, he cannot become a gosvami Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who can keep himself steady and resist the attraction of material nature is certainly a hero and deserves to be called a g..."
17:2917:29, 28 October 2020 diff hist +4,736 N It is simply a question of the living entity's being attracted or not being attracted (to material nature). There is no question of his being forced to come into contact with material energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is simply a question of the living entity's being attracted or not being attracted. There is no question of his being force..."
17:0817:08, 28 October 2020 diff hist +145 Category:Prema-vivarta No edit summary current
17:0417:04, 28 October 2020 diff hist +4,686 N It is said in the Prema-vivarta that when a living entity wants to enjoy material nature, he is immediately victimized by the material energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said in the Prema-vivarta that when a living entity wants to enjoy material nature, he is immediately victimized by the..."
17:0217:02, 28 October 2020 diff hist +112 N Category:Prema-vivarta Created page with "Category:Prema Category:Names of Scriptures - Umbrella Category Category:All Categories - Vaniquotes"
16:5416:54, 28 October 2020 diff hist +5,052 N Being part and parcel of Krsna, the living entity is certainly a great hero, but due to his own weakness he becomes attracted to the material features Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being part and parcel of Kṛṣṇa, the living entity is certainly a great hero, but due to his own weakness he becomes attr..."
16:5316:53, 28 October 2020 diff hist +5,067 N These poisonous girls (visa-kanya) were engaged to see an enemy and kill him with a kiss. Thus there are many instances in human history of heroes who have been curbed simply by women Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These poisonous girls were engaged to see an enemy and kill him with a kiss. Thus there are many instances in human history of..."
16:4916:49, 28 October 2020 diff hist +5,064 N These girls (visa-kanya) had poison injected into their bodies from the beginning of their lives so that in due course of time they would become so immune to the poison and so poisonous themselves that simply by kissing a person they could kill him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These girls had poison injected into their bodies from the beginning of their lives so that in due course of time they would b..."
16:4116:41, 28 October 2020 diff hist +4,684 N From history we understand that formerly politicians used to employ beautiful girls who were trained as visa-kanya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From history we understand that formerly politicians used to employ beautiful girls who were trained as viṣa-kanyā"}} {{not..."
16:3516:35, 28 October 2020 diff hist +4,619 N In the history of material activities there are many examples, like the Roman hero Antony, who became captivated by the beauty of Cleopatra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the history of material activities there are many examples, like the Roman hero Antony, who became captivated by the beauty..."
16:3316:33, 28 October 2020 diff hist +4,683 N However great a hero one may be in the material world, he can be immediately conquered by the lumps of flesh and blood known as the breasts of women Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"However great a hero one may be in the material world, he can be immediately conquered by the lumps of flesh and blood known a..." current
16:3016:30, 28 October 2020 diff hist +4,959 N One can also become a hero by being master of the senses, a gosvami. Material activities are false heroic activities, whereas restraining the senses from material engagement is great heroism Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One can also become a hero by being master of the senses, a gosvāmī. Material activities are false heroic activities, wherea..."
16:2716:27, 28 October 2020 diff hist +5,082 N When the living entity is a victim of the illusory energy, he works as a great hero in the material world, as a great leader, politician, businessman, industrialist, etc., and his heroic activities contribute to the material advancement of civilization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When he is a victim of the illusory energy, he works as a great hero in the material world, as a great leader, politician, bus..."
16:1116:11, 28 October 2020 diff hist +5,135 N Hanuman was a great devotee of Lord Ramacandra, and he utilized his anger to set fire to the kingdom of Ravana, a nondevotee demon Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was a great devotee of Lord Rāmacandra, and he utilized his anger to set fire to the kingdom of Rāvaṇa, a nondevotee de..." current

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