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05:4605:46, 1 November 2020 diff hist +4,183 N Animals like hogs and cows were offered in sacrifice to test the proper execution of the sacrifice. Otherwise, there was no purpose in killing the animal. Actually the animal was offered in the sacrificial fire to get a rejuvenated life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Animals like hogs and cows were offered in sacrifice to test the proper execution of the sacrifice. Otherwise, there was no pu..."
05:3805:38, 1 November 2020 diff hist +3,075 N Although formerly the government was a monarchy, all the kings were very affectionate toward the citizens, and they strictly kept them engaged in their respective duties. Therefore society was very smoothly conducted Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although formerly the government was a monarchy, all the kings were very affectionate toward the citizens, and they strictly k..."
05:3505:35, 1 November 2020 diff hist +2,736 N One must work as a brahmana, ksatriya, vaisya or sudra on the material path. and on the spiritual path, everyone should act as a brahmacari, grhastha, vanaprastha or sannyasi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must work as a brāhmaṇa, kṣatriya, vaiśya or śūdra on the material path. and on the spiritual path, everyone shoul..."
05:3305:33, 1 November 2020 diff hist +2,881 N It is the duty of the government to see that the citizens act according to these material divisions for their spiritual advancement. No one should remain unemployed or unoccupied in any way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the duty of the government to see that the citizens act according to these material divisions for their spiritual advanc..."
05:3005:30, 1 November 2020 diff hist +3,050 N It is most important that the chief executive rule the citizens by keeping them fully engaged in their respective occupational duties. Some of the citizens were brahmanas, some were ksatriyas, and some were vaisyas and sudras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is most important that the chief executive rule the citizens by keeping them fully engaged in their respective occupational..."
05:2005:20, 1 November 2020 diff hist +4 Category:Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 05 - Purports for all 26 Chapters No edit summary current
01:0501:05, 1 November 2020 diff hist +5,668 N As long as we are attached to society, family and love of the material world, there is no question of knowledge. Nor is there a question of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As long as we are attached to society, family and love of the material world, there is no question of knowledge. Nor is there..." current
01:0301:03, 1 November 2020 diff hist +5,658 N One who is sufficiently intelligent immediately attains the stage of renunciation of so-called society, family and love as well as other things Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who is sufficiently intelligent immediately attains the stage of renunciation of so-called society, family and love as wel..."
01:0001:00, 1 November 2020 diff hist +5,380 N Unless one comes to the platform of knowledge, the brahma-bhuta (SB 4.30.20) stage, one cannot advance in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless one comes to the platform of knowledge, the brahma-bhūta (SB 4.30.20) stage, one cannot advance in devotional service"..."
00:5600:56, 1 November 2020 diff hist +5,744 N How one becomes captivated by the association of one's dear wife is explained in this chapter (SB 4.25.62) by Narada Muni. Attraction for one's wife means attraction for the material qualities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How one becomes captivated by the association of one's dear wife is explained in this chapter by Nārada Muni. Attraction for..."
00:5300:53, 1 November 2020 diff hist +5,887 N By regulating one's sex life there is a chance that one may eventually be able to renounce sex or renounce the association of women. If this can be done, advancement in spiritual life comes very easily Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By regulating one's sex life there is a chance that one may eventually be able to renounce sex or renounce the association of..."
00:5100:51, 1 November 2020 diff hist +5,906 N Before taking sannyasa, or completely renouncing the material world, one has to practice avoiding illicit sex. Sex life, licit or illicit, is practically the same, but through illicit sex one becomes more and more captivated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Before taking sannyāsa, or completely renouncing the material world, one has to practice avoiding illicit sex. Sex life, lici..." current
00:4900:49, 1 November 2020 diff hist +5,691 N On the whole, for spiritual advancement, one must give up the company of women. This is what is meant by the order of sannyasa, the renounced order Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the whole, for spiritual advancement, one must give up the company of women. This is what is meant by the order of sannyās..."
00:4700:47, 1 November 2020 diff hist +5,737 N If one associates with a saintly person, a devotee, one's path of liberation becomes clear. But if one associates with a woman or with a person who is too much addicted to a woman, his path of bondage becomes completely clear Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one associates with a saintly person, a devotee, one's path of liberation becomes clear. But if one associates with a woman..."
00:4500:45, 1 November 2020 diff hist +5,423 N Just as a pet monkey dances according to the desires of its master, the King (Puranjana) danced according to the desires of the Queen Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as a pet monkey dances according to the desires of its master, the King danced according to the desires of the Queen"}} {..."
00:4300:43, 1 November 2020 diff hist +5,968 N Just to satisfy his desires, the King (Puranjana) got the Queen, and thus he became cheated by material existence. Although he was not willing to do so, he remained a pet animal under the control of material intelligence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just to satisfy his desires, the King got the Queen, and thus he became cheated by material existence. Although he was not wil..."
00:4000:40, 1 November 2020 diff hist +5,425 N The word vipralabdhah is very significant in this verse (SB 4.25.62). Vi means "specifically," and pralabdha means - obtained Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word vipralabdhaḥ is very significant in this verse. Vi means"|"specifically"|"and pralabdha means"|"obtained"}} {{notes..."
00:2400:24, 1 November 2020 diff hist +4,631 N Materialistic persons, who are under the full control of material intelligence, cannot engage their senses in Krsna's service. Thus, consciously or unconsciously, they become entangled by the dictations of material intelligence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Materialistic persons, who are under the full control of material intelligence, cannot perform all these activities. Thus, con..."
00:2100:21, 1 November 2020 diff hist +4,615 Maharaja Ambarisa's tongue was engaged in two ways: in speaking about Krsna and in tasting prasada offered to the Deity No edit summary current
00:2100:21, 1 November 2020 diff hist +4,103 N Maharaja Ambarisa's hands were engaged in cleansing the temple, and his ears were engaged in hearing about Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His hands were engaged in cleansing the temple, and his ears were engaged in hearing about Kṛṣṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compile..."
00:1600:16, 1 November 2020 diff hist +4,217 N Maharaja Ambarisa engaged his eyes in seeing the Deity in the temple nicely decorated with flowers. He engaged his sense of smell by smelling the flowers, and he engaged his legs by walking to the temple Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He engaged his eyes in seeing the Deity in the temple nicely decorated with flowers. He engaged his sense of smell by smelling..." current
00:1200:12, 1 November 2020 diff hist +4,386 N In the life of Maharaja Ambarisa, we find that the great Maharaja first engaged his mind on the lotus feet of Krsna. In this way his intelligence became purified. Maharaja Ambarisa also used his other senses in the service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the life of Mahārāja Ambarīṣa, we find that the great Mahārāja first engaged his mind on the lotus feet of Kṛṣ..."
00:0900:09, 1 November 2020 diff hist +4,380 N The conclusion is that material intelligence is the cause of bondage for the living entity. The point is that one has to take to spiritual intelligence to come out of this entanglement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conclusion is that material intelligence is the cause of bondage for the living entity. The point is that one has to take..."
00:0700:07, 1 November 2020 diff hist +4,250 N The intelligence is herein (SB 4.25.57-61) depicted as the Queen, and the soul, under mental control, follows the material intelligence just as the King (Puranjana) follows his wife Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The intelligence is herein depicted as the Queen, and the soul, under mental control, follows the material intelligence just a..."
00:0500:05, 1 November 2020 diff hist +4,256 N The mind is the place where the self is situated, and the mind is conducted by the intelligence. The living entity, situated within the heart, follows the intelligence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mind is the place where the self is situated, and the mind is conducted by the intelligence. The living entity, situated w..." current

23:5623:56, 31 October 2020 diff hist +3,461 N In the Western countries this disturbance (of family life) gives rise to the divorce law, and in Eastern countries like India there is separation. Now this disturbance is confirmed by the new introduction of the divorce law in India Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Western countries this disturbance gives rise to the divorce law, and in Eastern countries like India there is separati..."
23:5223:52, 31 October 2020 diff hist +3,449 N For one's own social benefit, one is advised to keep his wife satisfied. In this way, when one becomes the servant of his wife, he must act according to the desires of his wife. Thus one becomes more and more entangled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"for one's own social benefit, one is advised to keep his wife satisfied. In this way, when one becomes the servant of his wife..."
23:5023:50, 31 October 2020 diff hist +3,460 N Various sastras advise that for material convenience one should keep his wife always satisfied by giving her ornaments and by following her instructions. In this way there will be no trouble in family life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Various śāstras advise that for material convenience one should keep his wife always satisfied by giving her ornaments and b..."
23:4023:40, 31 October 2020 diff hist +4,477 N Unless one surrenders completely at the lotus feet of Krsna, he cannot get out of the entanglement of the three modes of material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"unless one surrenders completely at the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa, he cannot get out of the entanglement of the three modes of..."
23:3923:39, 31 October 2020 diff hist +4,553 N Lord Krsna says in Bhagavad-gita (BG 7.14): "This divine energy of Mine, consisting of the three modes of material nature, is difficult to overcome. But those who have surrendered unto Me can easily cross beyond it." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa says in Bhagavad-gītā"|"This divine energy of Mine, consisting of the three modes of material nature, is di..."
23:3623:36, 31 October 2020 diff hist +4,308 N To get even one living entity out of the illusory condition is very difficult Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To get even one living entity out of the illusory condition is very difficult"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL..."
23:3323:33, 31 October 2020 diff hist +4,634 N Everyone who is not in Krsna consciousness must be considered to be in illusion. One's so-called feelings of happiness and satisfaction resulting from material things are also illusions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone who is not in Kṛṣṇa consciousness must be considered to be in illusion. One's so-called feelings of happiness a..."
23:2923:29, 31 October 2020 diff hist +4,296 N The living entity's feeling of security in this life in the midst of society, wife and friendship is nothing but illusion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the living entity's feeling of security in this life in the midst of society, wife and friendship is nothing but illusion"}} {..." current
23:2623:26, 31 October 2020 diff hist +4,974 N He (the living entity) does not know that after death he will be thrown into the hands of a very strong material nature that will force him to accept a certain type of body according to his present work. This body may not even be a human body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He does not know that after death he will be thrown into the hands of a very strong material nature that will force him to acc..."
23:2423:24, 31 October 2020 diff hist +4,843 N Bewilderment is called moha, illusion. Illusioned by society, friendship and love, the living entity thinks that his so-called society, friendship and love, nationality, community, etc. will give him protection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bewilderment is called moha, illusion. Illusioned by society, friendship and love, the living entity thinks that his so-called..."
23:2223:22, 31 October 2020 diff hist +4,829 N When the living entity is encircled by wife, children and home, he acts on the mental plane. Sometimes he is very happy, sometimes he is very much satisfied, sometimes he is not satisfied, and sometimes he is bewildered Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the living entity is encircled by wife, children and home, he acts on the mental plane. Sometimes he is very happy, somet..."
23:1923:19, 31 October 2020 diff hist +4,671 N All these activities (interaction with the three material qualities) are of the mind, and they function on the platform of thinking, feeling and willing Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All these activities are of the mind, and they function on the platform of thinking, feeling and willing"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
23:1623:16, 31 October 2020 diff hist +171 When one is in goodness, he feels happiness; when one is in passion, he feels satisfaction through material enjoyment; and when one is in darkness, he feels bewilderment No edit summary current
23:1423:14, 31 October 2020 diff hist +4,750 N In the material condition, however, the spirit soul is covered by the material qualities - namely goodness, passion and darkness - and within the heart these three qualities react Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material condition, however, the spirit soul is covered by the material qualities—namely goodness, passion and darkne..." current
23:1223:12, 31 October 2020 diff hist +4,655 N According to the Vedic conclusion, one's self is situated within the heart. As stated in Vedic language, hrdy ayam atma pratisthitah: the self is situated within the heart Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the Vedic conclusion, one's self is situated within the heart. As stated in Vedic language, hṛdy ayam ātmā pr..."
23:0023:00, 31 October 2020 diff hist +3,119 N Although the living entity is the master of many other senses, when he has to go somewhere, do something or touch something, he has to use his blind legs and hands Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the living entity is the master of many other senses, when he has to go somewhere, do something or touch something, h..." current
22:5922:59, 31 October 2020 diff hist +2,827 N Although the living entity has many holes in his body, he nonetheless has to work with his hands and arms Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the living entity has many holes in his body, he nonetheless has to work with his hands and arms"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..."
22:5722:57, 31 October 2020 diff hist +3,063 N In the head there are many holes - two eyes, two nostrils, two ears and one mouth - but lower down, in the arms and legs, there are no holes. Consequently, the arms and legs have been described as andha, blind Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the head there are many holes—two eyes, two nostrils, two ears and one mouth—but lower down, in the arms and legs, ther..." current
22:4922:49, 31 October 2020 diff hist +2,637 N The friend of the living entity who accompanies him through this gate (the rectum) is named Lubdhaka, which means "greed." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The friend of the living entity who accompanies him through this gate is named Lubdhaka, which means"|"greed"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
22:4622:46, 31 October 2020 diff hist +2,883 N When an ordinary living entity abandons his present body, he passes through the rectum. It is therefore painful. When one is called by nature to evacuate, one also experiences pain Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When an ordinary living entity abandons his present body, he passes through the rectum. It is therefore painful. When one is c..."
22:4322:43, 31 October 2020 diff hist +2,750 N This (the western gate of the body) is a reference to the rectum. The rectum is supposed to be situated on the western side of the eyes, nose and ears. This gate is especially meant for death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is a reference to the rectum. The rectum is supposed to be situated on the western side of the eyes, nose and ears. This..." current
22:3822:38, 31 October 2020 diff hist +4,210 N Lord Caitanya consequently wanted this Krsna consciousness movement to be preached on the western side of the world so that people addicted to sense gratification might be benefited by His teachings Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya consequently wanted this Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement to be preached on the western side of the world so t..."
22:3522:35, 31 October 2020 diff hist +3,934 N The population on the western side is interested in an asuric civilization, that is, a materialistic way of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the population on the western side is interested in an asuric civilization, that is, a materialistic way of life"}} {{notes|}}..."
22:3322:33, 31 October 2020 diff hist +4,107 N Because of this (disinterest in spiritual life), people living in the West are more addicted to sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of this, people living in the West are more addicted to sense gratification"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{comple..."
22:2822:28, 31 October 2020 diff hist +4,448 N The sunrise is first visible from the eastern side - the Bay of Bengal - and gradually it progresses toward the west. It is practically experienced that people in the West are more addicted to sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sunrise is first visible from the eastern side—the Bay of Bengal—and gradually it progresses toward the west. It is pr..."

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