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17:0617:06, 29 October 2020 diff hist +7,275 N Progress in material advancement is blind, and the leaders of such material advancement are also blind. They are leading their followers in the wrong way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"progress in material advancement is blind, and the leaders of such material advancement are also blind. They are leading their..."
16:5816:58, 29 October 2020 diff hist +7,145 N All of human society is meant to worship Lord Visnu. At the present moment human society does not know that this is the ultimate goal or perfection of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All of human society is meant to worship Lord Viṣṇu. At the present moment, however, human society does not know that this..."
16:4516:45, 29 October 2020 diff hist +7,386 N If a person born in the family of a brahmana has the symptoms of a sudra, he should be designated as a sudra. Similarly, if a sudra has brahminical qualities, he should be designated a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if a person born in the family of a brāhmaṇa has the symptoms of a śūdra, he should be designated as a śūdra. Similarly..."
16:3516:35, 29 October 2020 diff hist +7,322 N While instructing Maharaja Yudhisthira about the symptoms of guna and karma, Narada Muni said that these symptoms must govern the division of society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While instructing Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira about the symptoms of guṇa and karma, Nārada Muni said that these symptoms mus..."
16:2716:27, 29 October 2020 diff hist +7,577 N The four divisions of the social order - brahmana, ksatriya, vaisya and sudra - should be arranged according to the guna and karma of this life. This version is confirmed in Srimad-Bhagavatam by Narada Muni Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the four divisions of the social order—brāhmaṇa, kṣatriya, vaiśya and śūdra—should be arranged according to the gu..."
16:2016:20, 29 October 2020 diff hist +7,354 N Others say that one's birth according to the guna and karma of his past life is not the essential consideration, since one can change his guna and karma even in this life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Others say, however, that one's birth according to the guṇa and karma of his past life is not the essential consideration, s..."
16:1516:15, 29 October 2020 diff hist +7,307 N Some say that since one receives a body according to the guna and karma of his past life, it is one's birth that determines his social status Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"some say that since one receives a body according to the guṇa and karma of his past life, it is one's birth that determines..."
16:0916:09, 29 October 2020 diff hist +7,411 N The four orders of the social system - namely brahmana, ksatriya, vaisya and sudra - are arranged according to guna and karma, their qualities and work Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the four orders of the social system—namely brāhmaṇa, kṣatriya, vaiśya and śūdra—are arranged according to guṇa..."
16:0316:03, 29 October 2020 diff hist +7,303 N The words tantyam guna-karma-damabhih are very important. We each get a body according to our association with the gunas, the qualities or modes of material nature, and we act accordingly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the words tantyāṁ guṇa-karma-dāmabhiḥ are very important. We each get a body according to our association with the gu..."
15:5715:57, 29 October 2020 diff hist +4,125 N The truth is that every living entity has a certain desire, and the Supreme Lord gives him a chance to fulfill it. The best course is to surrender unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead and act according to His desire. One who does so is liberated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The truth is that every living entity has a certain desire, and the Supreme Lord gives him a chance to fulfill it. The best co..."
15:5015:50, 29 October 2020 diff hist +3,855 N It is not a fact that the Supreme Personality of Godhead gives direction to certain living entities in one way and other living entities in another way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is not a fact, however, that the Supreme Personality of Godhead gives direction to certain living entities in one way and o..."
15:4415:44, 29 October 2020 diff hist +4,287 N Some living entities have short durations of life, whereas others live for fantastic durations. Every one of them from Brahma down to the ant, acts according to the direction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is sitting in everyone's heart Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some living entities have short durations of life, whereas others live for fantastic durations. Every one of them, however, fr..."
15:3715:37, 29 October 2020 diff hist +4,115 N He (God) gives the living entities freedom to act as they like, but on the other hand they must accept a body according to the reactions of their activities. Thus there are different types of bodies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He gives the living entities freedom to act as they like, but on the other hand they must accept a body according to the react..."
15:3015:30, 29 October 2020 diff hist +4,162 N Modern scientists do not know why there are varieties of bodies in 8,400,000 forms. The fact is that all these bodies are ordained for the living entities by the Supreme Personality of Godhead according to the living entities' desires Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Modern scientists do not know why there are varieties of bodies in 8,400,000 forms. The fact is that all these bodies are orda..."
15:2315:23, 29 October 2020 diff hist +3,709 N Prakrteh kriyamanani gunaih karmani sarvasah: everything is being done by prakrti, material nature, under the direction of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"prakṛteḥ kriyamāṇāni guṇaiḥ karmāṇi sarvaśaḥ: everything is being done by prakṛti, material nature, under..."
15:1515:15, 29 October 2020 diff hist +4,607 N Every living entity who has come to this material world has come for material enjoyment, but according to his own karma, activities, must accept a certain type of body given to him by material nature under the order of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Every living entity who has come to this material world has come here for material enjoyment, but according to his own karma,..."
15:0115:01, 29 October 2020 diff hist +5,727 N That which is created by the Supreme Personality of Godhead cannot be false, but using it for enjoyment is. Everything is meant to be enjoyed by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, as confirmed in Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That which is created by the Supreme Personality of Godhead cannot be false, but using it for enjoyment is. Everything is mean..."
14:5114:51, 29 October 2020 diff hist +5,412 N Mayavadi philosophers say, brahma satyam jagan mithya: this material world is false, and only the Absolute Truth is real Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Māyāvādī philosophers say, brahma satyaṁ jagan mithyā: this material world is false, and only the Absolute Truth is rea..."
14:4114:41, 29 October 2020 diff hist +5,538 Becoming a family man or king in the material world is not harmful if one accepts everything for Krsna's service No edit summary current
14:3714:37, 29 October 2020 diff hist +5,717 N Visayan, material affairs, should be accepted without attachment and everything should be dovetailed with the service of the Lord. That is real intelligence - manisa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Viṣayān, material affairs, should be accepted without attachment. and everything should be dovetailed with the service of t..."
14:3114:31, 29 October 2020 diff hist +5,461 N To solve such dilemmas (on which instructions to follow), Srila Rupa Gosvami has given a very clear conception of intelligence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To solve such dilemmas, Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī has given a very clear conception of intelligence"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ang..."
14:2114:21, 29 October 2020 diff hist +5,985 N The use of the word manisaya is very appropriate, for it indicates that since both Narada Muni and Lord Brahma are authorized to give instruction, Priyavrata should neglect neither of them but should use his intelligence to follow the advice of both Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the use of the word manīṣayā is very appropriate, for it indicates that since both Nārada Muni and Lord Brahmā are autho..."
14:1414:14, 29 October 2020 diff hist +5,637 N Whom to accept would be a puzzle for Priyavrata because both Lord Brahma and Narada Muni are authorities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whom to accept would be a puzzle for Priyavrata because both Lord Brahmā and Nārada Muni are authorities"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
14:0914:09, 29 October 2020 diff hist +5,972 N Priyavrata might argue that Lord Brahma was requesting him to accept family life and the responsibility for ruling a kingdom, although Narada Muni had advised him not to enter household life and be entangled in material affairs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Priyavrata might argue that Lord Brahmā was requesting him to accept family life and the responsibility for ruling a kingdom,..."
14:0114:01, 29 October 2020 diff hist +5,201 N The word manisaya ("by intelligence") is of special significance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word manīṣayā ("by intelligence") is of special significance"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|ALL}} {{firs..."
13:5713:57, 29 October 2020 diff hist +2,296 Sometimes we are proud of our austerities, penances and mystic yogic powers, but it is clearly stated herein that one cannot surpass the laws and directions of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, either by dint of mystic power, a scientific education No edit summary current
13:5313:53, 29 October 2020 diff hist +5,481 N Mama maya duratyaya: it is impossible to surpass the control of material nature, for the Supreme Personality of Godhead is working behind it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mama māyā duratyayā: it is impossible to surpass the control of material nature, for the Supreme Personality of Godhead is..."
13:3013:30, 29 October 2020 diff hist +151 In the Brhad-aranyaka Upanisad, Yajnavalkya says to Gargi, the daughter of Garga Muni: "My dear Gargi, everything is under the control of the Supreme Personality of Godhead" No edit summary current

18:3918:39, 28 October 2020 diff hist +5,118 N Lord Brahma was following the orders of the Supreme Lord, and it would be worthwhile for Priyavrata to accept Lord Brahma's order, as the Lord desired Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Brahmā was following the orders of the Supreme Lord, and therefore it would be worthwhile for Priyavrata to accept Lord..."
18:3018:30, 28 October 2020 diff hist +5,496 N All these authorities (Siva, Lord Brahma, Manu or Narada) are certainly very powerful, but they do not have the power to disobey the orders of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All these authorities are certainly very powerful, but they do not have the power to disobey the orders of the Supreme Persona..."
18:2218:22, 28 October 2020 diff hist +5,749 N Why one is induced to perform certain acts despite his desire to do something else is indicated herein (SB 5.1.11). One cannot disobey the orders of the Supreme Lord, even if one is as powerful as Lord Siva, Lord Brahma, Manu or the great sage Narada Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Why one is induced to perform certain acts despite his desire to do something else is indicated herein. One cannot disobey the..."
18:1118:11, 28 October 2020 diff hist +5,168 N Lord Brahma first advised Priyavrata to hear his words with attention and without envy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Brahmā first advised Priyavrata to hear his words with attention and without envy"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{co..."
18:0618:06, 28 October 2020 diff hist +5,624 N Brahma had not come to Priyavrata by his own whims: rather, it is understood that he had been ordered to persuade Priyavrata by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, whose activities cannot be understood by material senses and who is described as aprameya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Brahmā, therefore, had not come to Priyavrata by his own whims: rather, it is understood that he had been ordered to per..."
17:4617:46, 28 October 2020 diff hist +5,276 N The more a living entity is purified by devotional service, the more he comes in direct contact with the Supreme Personality of Godhead, as confirmed in Srimad Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The more a living entity is purified by devotional service, the more he comes in direct contact with the Supreme Personality o..."
17:4017:40, 28 October 2020 diff hist +5,548 N The Supreme Lord is situated in everyone's heart. In the beginning of Srimad-Bhagavatam it is said, tene brahma hrda ya adi-kavaye: (SB 1.1.1) the Lord dictated Vedic knowledge to Brahma through his heart Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Lord is situated in everyone's heart. In the beginning of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam it is said, tene brahma hṛdā ya..."
17:3517:35, 28 October 2020 diff hist +5,640 N When Lord Brahma went to induce Priyavrata to accept the responsibility for ruling the universe, he did not go whimsically; he was following the dictations of the Supreme Lord. Brahma and other genuine authorities never do anything without His permission Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Lord Brahmā went to induce Priyavrata to accept the responsibility for ruling the universe, he did not go whimsically; h..."
17:2617:26, 28 October 2020 diff hist +5,512 N Srimad-Bhagavatam describes the Supreme Personality of Godhead as being so powerful that nothing we might consider abominable can affect Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam describes the Supreme Personality of Godhead as being so powerful that nothing we might consider abominab..."
17:2017:20, 28 October 2020 diff hist +5,544 N The power, glory and potencies of the Supreme Personality of Godhead can never be diminished. In the Isopanisad, the Lord is described as apapa-viddha, which indicates that He is never affected by anything materially considered sinful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The power, glory and potencies of the Supreme Personality of Godhead can never be diminished. In the Īśopaniṣad, the Lord..."
17:0517:05, 28 October 2020 diff hist +5,650 N Brahma first wanted to impress upon Priyavrata that although these great personalities are all authorities, they cannot possibly disobey the orders of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is described as deva, which means "always glorious Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahmā first wanted to impress upon Priyavrata that although these great personalities are all authorities, they cannot possi..."
16:5616:56, 28 October 2020 diff hist +5,525 N Of the twelve great authorities in devotional service, four - Lord Brahma himself, his son Narada, Svayambhuva Manu and Lord Siva - were present before Priyavrata. They were accompanied by many other authoritative sages Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Of the twelve great authorities in devotional service, four—Lord Brahmā himself, his son Nārada, Svāyambhuva Manu and Lor..."
16:4516:45, 28 October 2020 diff hist +4,346 N Brahma was received with the appropriate Vedic hymns, and because he was welcomed according to the Vedic etiquette, he was very pleased Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahmā was received with the appropriate Vedic hymns, and because he was welcomed according to the Vedic etiquette, he was ve..."
16:4216:42, 28 October 2020 diff hist +4,328 N One important word is sukta-vakena (by Vedic hymns). In the Vedas, there is the following prayer to Lord Brahma: hiranyagarbhah samavartatagre bhutasya jatah patir eka asit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one important word is sūkta-vākena (by Vedic hymns). In the Vedas, there is the following prayer to Lord Brahmā: hiraṇyag..." current
16:3716:37, 28 October 2020 diff hist +4,443 N Brahma had come to praise Priyavrata for his high standard of renunciation, austerity, penance and devotion so that he would not be deviated from devotional service, even though he would accept household life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahmā had come to praise Priyavrata for his high standard of renunciation, austerity, penance and devotion so that he would..."
16:3416:34, 28 October 2020 diff hist +4,373 N Lord Brahma's affectionate smile and glance meant, "My dear Priyavrata, you have decided not to accept household life, but I have decided to convince you that you must accept it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Brahmā's affectionate smile and glance meant, "My dear Priyavrata, you have decided not to accept household life, but I..."
16:2416:24, 28 October 2020 diff hist +4,508 N Priyavrata was the grandson of Lord Brahma, and as joking competition sometimes takes place between grandson and grandfather, in this case also Priyavrata was determined to remain in meditation, whereas Brahma was determined that he rule the universe Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Priyavrata was the grandson of Lord Brahmā, and as joking competition sometimes takes place between grandson and grandfather,..."
16:1716:17, 28 October 2020 diff hist +4,440 N By the blessings of a Vaisnava, everything is possible. This is described in Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu as krpa-siddhi, or perfection attained simply by the blessings of a superior person Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the blessings of a Vaiṣṇava, everything is possible. This is described in Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu as kṛpā-siddhi,..." current
16:1316:13, 28 October 2020 diff hist +4,282 By the blessings of a Vaisnava, everything is possible No edit summary current
16:1116:11, 28 October 2020 diff hist +4,570 N Brahma first looked upon Priyavrata with compassion. His smile and compassionate features also indicated that although Brahma would request Priyavrata to accept household life, Priyavrata would not be out of touch with devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahmā first looked upon Priyavrata with compassion. His smile and compassionate features also indicated that although Brahm..."
16:0616:06, 28 October 2020 diff hist +4,470 N Unless Lord Brahma personally went to Gandhamadana Hill to request Priyavrata, Lord Brahma knew that prince Priyavrata would not accept his father's order. Brahma's purpose was to break Priyavrata's determination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"unless Lord Brahmā personally went to Gandhamādana Hill to request Priyavrata, Lord Brahmā knew that prince Priyavrata woul..."
16:0216:02, 28 October 2020 diff hist +4,476 N Narada Muni had come to advise Priyavrata about the value of spiritual life, knowledge, renunciation and bhakti, and Lord Brahma knew that Narada's instructions were very impressive Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nārada Muni had come to advise Priyavrata about the value of spiritual life, knowledge, renunciation and bhakti, and Lord Bra..."

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