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- 14:0614:06, 2 November 2020 diff hist +4,065 N Srila Narottama dasa Thakura has sung: deha-smrti nahi yara, samsara-bandhana kahan tara. One who is spiritually advanced has no connection with the body or with the bodily actions and reactions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Narottama dāsa Ṭhākura has sung: deha-smṛti nāhi yāra, saṁsāra-bandhana kāhāṅ tāra. One who is spiritu..." current
- 12:2412:24, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,652 N Jada Bharata was completely aloof from the bodily conception; therefore he immediately took this position and convinced King Rahugana that whatever contradictory things the King had said about his body did not actually apply to him as a spirit soul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was completely aloof from the bodily conception; therefore he immediately took this position and convinced the King that wh..."
- 12:2112:21, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,208 N Jada Bharata was actually situated on the platform of self-realization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Jaḍa Bharata was actually situated on the platform of self-realization"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{..."
- 12:2012:20, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,354 N The practice of austerity and penance is meant for understanding the distinction between the body and the soul and how the soul can be unaffected by the pleasures and pains of the body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The practice of austerity and penance is meant for understanding the distinction between the body and the soul and how the sou..."
- 12:1812:18, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,193 N The material body is completely separate from the spirit soul, and the pains and pleasures of the body are superfluous Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The material body is completely separate from the spirit soul, and the pains and pleasures of the body are superfluous"}} {{no..."
- 12:1612:16, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,252 N In Bhagavad-gita it is stated that one who is advanced in spiritual knowledge is not disturbed by the pains and pleasures of the material body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā it is stated that one who is advanced in spiritual knowledge is not disturbed by the pains and pleasures of..." current
- 12:0912:09, 2 November 2020 diff hist −2,743 The devotee is situated on the absolute platform, and when he is angry or pleased, there is no difference, for in either case he bestows his benediction No edit summary current
- 12:0912:09, 2 November 2020 diff hist +6,485 N The devotee is situated on the absolute platform, and when he is angry or pleased, there is no difference, for in either case he bestows his benediction Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotee is situated on the absolute platform, and when he is angry or pleased, there is no difference, for in either case..."
- 12:0112:01, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,845 N Suhrdah sarva-dehinam (SB 3.25.21). Sometimes a Vaisnava becomes superficially angry at a nondevotee, but this is good for the nondevotee. We have several examples of this in Vedic literature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Suhṛdaḥ sarva-dehinām (SB 3.25.21). Sometimes a Vaiṣṇava becomes superficially angry at a nondevotee, but this is goo..."
- 11:5311:53, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,889 N Being self-realized, Jada Bharata, who was fully situated on the transcendental platform, did not at all become angry; instead, he smiled and began to deliver his teachings to King Rahugana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being self-realized, Jaḍa Bharata, who was fully situated on the transcendental platform, did not at all become angry; inste..."
- 11:4911:49, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,831 N The distinction between a person in the bodily conception and a person beyond the bodily conception is presented here (SB 5.10.8). In the bodily conception, King Rahugana considered himself a king and chastised Jada Bharata in so many unwanted ways Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The distinction between a person in the bodily conception and a person beyond the bodily conception is presented in this verse..."
- 11:4011:40, 2 November 2020 diff hist +4,288 N Anything favorable or mischievous done to the body does not affect the spirit soul. The Vedic injunction is asango hy ayam purusah: the spirit soul is always unaffected by material arrangements Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"anything favorable or mischievous done to the body does not affect the spirit soul. The Vedic injunction is asaṅgo hy ayaṁ..." current
- 11:3311:33, 2 November 2020 diff hist +4,217 N The body is created according to one's karma, and material nature supplies the ingredients for the development of a certain type of body. The soul the body covers is different from the bodily construction Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The body is created according to one's karma, and material nature supplies the ingredients for the development of a certain ty..."
- 11:3111:31, 2 November 2020 diff hist +4,001 N Due to his (Jada Bharata) being freed from the bodily conception, the sarcastic words of the King (Rahugana) did not at all affect him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Due to his being freed from the bodily conception, the sarcastic words of the King did not at all affect him"}} {{notes|}} {{c..." current
- 11:2611:26, 2 November 2020 diff hist +4,305 N In this case, while carrying the palanquin, he (Jada Bharata) also knew that he was not the body. This body was very strong and stout, in sound condition and quite competent to carry the palanquin Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this case, while carrying the palanquin, he also knew that he was not the body. This body was very strong and stout, in sou..."
- 11:1911:19, 2 November 2020 diff hist +4,318 N Although he (Jada Bharata) did not protest, the Supreme Personality of Godhead in His agent could not tolerate the injustice of the dacoits; therefore he was saved by the mercy of Krsna, and the dacoits were killed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although he did not protest, the Supreme Personality of Godhead in His agent could not tolerate the injustice of the dacoits;..." current
- 11:1211:12, 2 November 2020 diff hist +4,432 N Even if the body were killed, he (Jada Bharata) would not have cared, for he was thoroughly convinced of the proposition found in Bhagavad-gita (BG 2.20): na hanyate hanyamane sarire. He knew that he could not be killed even if his body were killed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if the body were killed, he would not have cared, for he was thoroughly convinced of the proposition found in Bhagavad-g..."
- 11:0811:08, 2 November 2020 diff hist +373 N Category:When A Devotee Thoroughly Understands God Created page with "Category:When Devotees of God Category:Thoroughly Category:Understanding God Category:Understanding of a Devotee of God Category:God - Umbrella Category ..." current
- 11:0211:02, 2 November 2020 diff hist +4,041 Jada Bharata was completely liberated. He did not even care when the dacoits attempted to kill his body; he knew that he certainly was not the body No edit summary current
- 10:5210:52, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,035 N Although the King (Rahugana) was very upright and advanced in political science and governmental management, he was nonetheless in the mode of passion, and therefore, due to a slight agitation, he became angry Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the King was very upright and advanced in political science and governmental management, he was nonetheless in the mo..."
- 10:4910:49, 2 November 2020 diff hist +2,741 N The distinction between rajo-guna and sattva-guna is explained in this verse - SB 5.10.5 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The distinction between rajo-guṇa and sattva-guṇa is explained in this verse"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|..." current
- 10:4610:46, 2 November 2020 diff hist +2,697 N The sudras were walking with the palanquin without at all caring for the ants on the ground, but Jada Bharata could not act like a sudra, and therefore difficulty arose Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The śūdras were walking with the palanquin without at all caring for the ants on the ground, but Jaḍa Bharata could not ac..."
- 10:4410:44, 2 November 2020 diff hist +2,467 N Whenever a sudra and a brahmana Vaisnava are combined, there will certainly be imbalance in the execution of duties Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whenever a śūdra and a brāhmaṇa Vaiṣṇava are combined, there will certainly be imbalance in the execution of duties"}..."
- 10:4210:42, 2 November 2020 diff hist +2,888 N The other palanquin carriers were sudras, whereas Jada Bharata was not only a high-caste brahmana but also a great devotee. Sudras do not sympathize with other living beings, but a Vaisnava cannot act like a sudra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The other palanquin carriers were śūdras, whereas Jaḍa Bharata was not only a high-caste brāhmaṇa but also a great devo..."
- 10:3710:37, 2 November 2020 diff hist +1,843 N The bearers of the palanquin could understand that the King (Rahugana) was angry and that he would chastise them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The bearers of the palanquin could understand that the King was angry and that he would chastise them"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..."
- 10:3210:32, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,822 N One should not kill bodies for one's sense gratification, for this will implicate one in sinful activity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should therefore not kill bodies for one's sense gratification, for this will implicate one in sinful activity"}} {{notes|..."
- 10:0110:01, 2 November 2020 diff hist +171 Killing an animal or any other living being simply places an impediment in the way of his completing his term of imprisonment in a certain body No edit summary current
- 10:0010:00, 2 November 2020 diff hist +4,096 N All living entities have to fulfill a certain duration for being encaged in a particular type of material body. They have to finish the duration allotted a particular body before being promoted or evolved to another body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All living entities have to fulfill a certain duration for being encaged in a particular type of material body. They have to f..."
- 09:5609:56, 2 November 2020 diff hist −12 In His sankhya-yoga, Lord Kapiladeva explains: suhrdah sarva-dehinam (SB 3.25.21). Living entities assume different bodily forms No edit summary current
- 09:5609:56, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,659 N In His sankhya-yoga, Lord Kapiladeva explains: suhrdah sarva-dehinam (SB 3.25.21). Living entities assume different bodily forms Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In His sāṅkhya-yoga, Lord Kapiladeva explains: suhṛdaḥ sarva-dehinām (SB 3.25.21). Living entities assume different bo..."
- 09:5009:50, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,623 N A Vaisnava is always very kind at heart to all living entities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A Vaiṣṇava is always very kind at heart to all living entities"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|..." current
- 09:4209:42, 2 November 2020 diff hist +4,192 N Jada Bharata was a qualified brahmana, highly elevated in spiritual knowledge, yet he was forced to carry the palanquin. He did not mind this, but while walking on the road, he could not forget his duty to avoid killing even an ant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Jaḍa Bharata was a qualified brāhmaṇa, highly elevated in spiritual knowledge, yet he was forced to carry the palanquin...."
- 09:3709:37, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,928 N A devotee of the Lord does not forget his devotional service and other favorable activities, even when he is in a most distressful condition Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A devotee of the Lord does not forget his devotional service and other favorable activities, even when he is in a most distres..."
- 09:3409:34, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,911 N Although Jada Bharata was forced to carry the palanquin, he did not give up his sympathetic feelings toward the poor ants passing on the road Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Jaḍa Bharata was forced to carry the palanquin, he did not give up his sympathetic feelings toward the poor ants pa..." current
- 07:4907:49, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,045 N Devotees are always fully dependent on the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and the Lord is always eager to give them all protection in all circumstances Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotees are always fully dependent on the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and the Lord is always eager to give them all prote..." current
- 07:4707:47, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,164 N Even though his life may be threatened, he is not at all afraid. He does not even treat an enemy like an enemy. Such are the qualifications of devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even though his life may be threatened, he is not at all afraid. He does not even treat an enemy like an enemy. Such are the q..."
- 07:4507:45, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,111 N These are (knowing the soul to be separate from the body, always engaging in welfare activities, always taking shelter at the lotus feet of the Lord) some of the great qualities of a pure devotee of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These are some of the great qualities of a pure devotee of the Supreme Personality of Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}..."
- 07:3907:39, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,477 N Demoniac people worship goddess Kali to obtain some material benefit, but they are not excused of the sins performed in the name of worship. To sacrifice a man or animal before the deity is specifically forbidden Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Demoniac people worship goddess Kālī to obtain some material benefit, but they are not excused of the sins performed in the..."
- 07:3707:37, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,542 N Neglecting Krsna consciousness, foolish people try to satisfy the goddess (Kali) by offering her many abominable things, but ultimately when there is a little discrepancy in this worship, the goddess punishes the worshiper by taking his life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Neglecting Kṛṣṇa consciousness, foolish people try to satisfy the goddess by offering her many abominable things, but ul..."
- 07:3507:35, 2 November 2020 diff hist −17 Goddess Kali (Durga) engages in decapitating many demons, dacoits and other unwanted elements in society No edit summary current
- 07:3507:35, 2 November 2020 diff hist +2,960 N Goddess Kali (Durga) engages in decapitating many demons, dacoits and other unwanted elements in society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Goddess Kālī"|"Durgā"|"engages in decapitating many demons, dacoits and other unwanted elements in society"}} {{notes|}} {{..."
- 07:3307:33, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,108 N It is evident from this verse (SB 5.9.18) that the devotees of goddess Kali are not at all favored by her. It is goddess Kali's work to kill and punish the demons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is evident from this verse that the devotees of goddess Kālī are not at all favored by her. It is goddess Kālī's work t..."
- 07:2407:24, 2 November 2020 diff hist +5,068 N He was a God-realized soul and a well-wisher to all living entities. The Vedas did not at all sanction the killing of Jada Bharata by rogues and thieves. Consequently the goddess Bhadra Kali emerged from the deity to give protection to the Lord's devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was a God-realized soul and a well-wisher to all living entities. The Vedas did not at all sanction the killing of Jaḍa B..."
- 07:2107:21, 2 November 2020 diff hist +4,891 N The slaughter of animals is also restricted by certain rules and regulations in the Vedas. Considering these points, there was no reason to kill Jada Bharata, who was born in a respectable, highly exalted brahmana family Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the slaughter of animals is also restricted by certain rules and regulations in the Vedas. Considering these points, there was..."
- 07:1807:18, 2 November 2020 diff hist +151 The killing of animals in sacrifice to the demigods, who are expansions of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is sanctioned for those who eat meat No edit summary current
- 07:1707:17, 2 November 2020 diff hist +5,175 N One can be killed if he comes to set fire to the home or to pollute or kidnap one's wife. Lord Ramacandra killed the entire family of Ravana because Ravana kidnapped His wife, Sitadevi. However, killing is not sanctioned in the sastras for other purposes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one can be killed if he comes to set fire to the home or to pollute or kidnap one's wife. Lord Rāmacandra killed the entire f..." current
- 07:0007:00, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,954 N Actually the sastras aim at putting an end to these abominable activities, but they impart some regulative principles so that gradually meat-eaters and sex hunters will be rectified Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually the śāstras aim at putting an end to these abominable activities, but they impart some regulative principles so tha..."
- 06:5806:58, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,545 N The conditioned soul has a natural tendency toward sex and meat-eating; consequently the sastras grant them some concessions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conditioned soul has a natural tendency toward sex and meat-eating; consequently the śāstras grant them some concessions..."
- 06:5606:56, 2 November 2020 diff hist +4,087 N In Calcutta recently a slaughterhouse was being advertised as a temple of the goddess Kali. Meat-eaters foolishly purchase meat from such shops, thinking it different from ordinary meat and taking it to be the prasada of goddess Kali Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in Calcutta recently a slaughterhouse was being advertised as a temple of the goddess Kālī. Meat-eaters foolishly purchase m..."
- 06:5206:52, 2 November 2020 diff hist +3,940 N The tamasic sastras give instructions for the sacrifice of an animal like a goat or buffalo before the goddess Kali, but there is no mention of killing a man, however dull he may be. This process was manufactured by the dacoits themselves Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The tamasic śāstras give instructions for the sacrifice of an animal like a goat or buffalo before the goddess Kālī, but t..."