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12:1512:15, 4 November 2020 diff hist +6,284 N Everyone in heavenly planets such as Pitrloka must return to earth after exhausting the effects of his pious acts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone in heavenly planets such as Pitṛloka, however, must return to earth after exhausting the effects of his pious acts"..."
12:1112:11, 4 November 2020 diff hist +6,661 N The inhabitants of Pitrloka are generally men of the karma-kandiya, or fruitive activities category, who have been transferred there because of their pious activities. They can stay there as long as their descendants offer them visnu-prasada Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The inhabitants of Pitṛloka are generally men of the karma-kāṇḍīya, or fruitive activities category, who have been tra..."
12:0212:02, 4 November 2020 diff hist +6,392 N The purpose of the sraddha ceremony is to please the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Visnu, so that after pleasing Him one may offer prasada to one's forefathers and in this way make them happy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The purpose of the śrāddha ceremony is to please the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Viṣṇu, so that after pleasing..."
11:5411:54, 4 November 2020 diff hist +6,326 N To go to this planet (Pitrloka), one needs very good sons who can make offerings to Lord Visnu and then offer the remnants to their forefathers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To go to this planet, one needs very good sons who can make offerings to Lord Viṣṇu and then offer the remnants to their f..."
11:4911:49, 4 November 2020 diff hist +6,300 N The King (Maharaja Agnidhra) became pitrloka-kama, or desirous of being transferred to the planet named Pitrloka. Pitrloka is mentioned in Bhagavad-gita - yanti deva-vrata devan pitṟn yanti pitr-vratah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The King became pitṛloka-kāma, or desirous of being transferred to the planet named Pitṛloka. Pitṛloka is mentioned in..."
11:3911:39, 4 November 2020 diff hist +5,783 People will be reduced to eating flesh and seeds, and many good, spiritually inclined people will have to forsake their homes because they will be too harassed by drought, taxation and famine No edit summary current
11:3511:35, 4 November 2020 diff hist +5,614 N Because of the sinful activities of the citizens and the government, rain will become increasingly scarce. Gradually there will be complete drought and no production of food grains Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The next prediction to be fulfilled, which is already coming to pass, is that because of the sinful activities of the citizens..."
11:2911:29, 4 November 2020 diff hist +5,656 N Modern heads of state are rogues & thieves who plunder the citizens instead of giving them protection. Rogues & thieves plunder without regard for law, but in this age of Kali, as stated in Srimad-Bhagavatam, the lawmakers themselves plunder the citizens Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Modern heads of state are rogues and thieves who plunder the citizens instead of giving them protection. Rogues and thieves pl..."
11:1811:18, 4 November 2020 diff hist +5,658 N The state is now callous to religious principles. Srimad-Bhagavatam predicts that in Kali-yuga the government will be entrusted with dasyu-dharma, which means the occupational duty of rogues and thieves Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The state is now callous to religious principles. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam predicts that in Kali-yuga the government will be entru..."
11:0711:07, 4 November 2020 diff hist +5,857 N Although a hundred years ago the four principles of sinful life were strictly prohibited in the families of India, they have now been introduced into every Indian family; therefore they cannot follow religious principles Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although a hundred years ago these four principles of sinful life were strictly prohibited in the families of India, they have..."
11:0111:01, 4 November 2020 diff hist +5,753 N The chief executives of the present day introduce all kinds of sinful activity, especially illicit sex, intoxication, animal killing and gambling. These sinful activities are now very prominently manifested in India Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the chief executives of the present day introduce all kinds of sinful activity, especially illicit sex, intoxication, animal k..."
10:5510:55, 4 November 2020 diff hist +5,557 N The presidents and chief executives in the age of Kali are simply tax collectors who do not care whether religious principles are observed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the presidents and chief executives in the age of Kali are simply tax collectors who do not care whether religious principles..."
10:4910:49, 4 November 2020 diff hist +5,882 N He (the executive head of state) should not merely act officially; he should be like a father who is always a well-wisher of his sons. Such a father strictly observes whether his sons are performing their duties, and sometimes he also punishes them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He should not merely act officially; he should be like a father who is always a well-wisher of his sons. Such a father strictl..."
10:4210:42, 4 November 2020 diff hist +5,453 N These (divisions of varnasrama) are religious principles, and it is the duty of the head of state to see that his citizens strictly follow them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These are religious principles, and it is the duty of the head of state to see that his citizens strictly follow them"}} {{not..."
10:3710:37, 4 November 2020 diff hist +5,729 N According to people's qualities and activities, society should be divided into brahmanas, ksatriyas, vaisyas and sudras and then again into brahmacaris, grhasthas, vanaprasthas and sannyasis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to people's qualities and activities, society should be divided into brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas, vaiśyas and śūdra..."
10:3210:32, 4 November 2020 diff hist +5,624 N Dharma refers to principles given by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The first principle of dharma, or religion, is to observe the duties of the four orders as enjoined by the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dharma refers to principles given by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The first principle of dharma, or religion, is to obs..."
10:2410:24, 4 November 2020 diff hist +5,787 N It is the duty of the executive head of a state to see that the citizens strictly follow religious principles. The Vedic religious principles begin with varnasrama-dharma, the duties of the four varnas and four asramas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the duty of the executive head of a state to see that the citizens strictly follow religious principles. The Vedic relig..."
10:1810:18, 4 November 2020 diff hist +5,767 N The King (Agnidhra) protected the citizens the way a father protects his begotten children. How he ruled the citizens is also described here (in SB 5.2.1)- dharmaveksamanah, strictly according to religious principles Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the King protected the citizens the way a father protects his begotten children. How he ruled the citizens is also described h..."
10:1010:10, 4 November 2020 diff hist +5,688 N Following the instruction of his father, Maharaja Priyavrata, Maharaja Agnidhra ruled the inhabitants of Jambudvipa according to religious principles. These principles are exactly contrary to the modern principles of faithlessness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Following the instruction of his father, Mahārāja Priyavrata, Mahārāja Āgnīdhra ruled the inhabitants of Jambūdvīpa ac..." current

18:0418:04, 3 November 2020 diff hist +3,292 N One must have a superior taste in spiritual life; then he can give up material opulence. Priyavrata had already tasted spiritual bliss, and he had no interest in any of the material achievements available in the lower, higher or middle planetary systems Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must have a superior taste in spiritual life; then he can give up material opulence. Mahārāja Priyavrata had already tas..."
17:5117:51, 3 November 2020 diff hist +2,900 There are different types of opulences on earth, in the heavenly planets and even in the lower planetary system, known as Patala No edit summary current
17:4917:49, 3 November 2020 diff hist +2,942 N Srila Rupa Gosvami has said that the position of a devotee is so superexcellent that a devotee does not consider any material opulence worth having Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī has said that the position of a devotee is so superexcellent that a devotee does not consider any mate..."
17:4117:41, 3 November 2020 diff hist +3,454 N If men want to live in harmony and peace, they must take to Krsna consciousness, for they cannot achieve the highest standard while absorbed in the bodily concept of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If men want to live in harmony and peace, they must take to Kṛṣṇa consciousness, for they cannot achieve the highest sta..."
17:3617:36, 3 November 2020 diff hist +3,531 N One cannot be promoted to civilized life unless one comes to Krsna consciousness, for by nature one is destined to live in a particular situation according to one's karma and association with the modes of nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One cannot be promoted to civilized life unless one comes to Kṛṣṇa consciousness, for by nature one is destined to live..." current
17:3217:32, 3 November 2020 diff hist +3,490 N The Naisada race was given a place in the forest because by nature they are thieves and rogues. As animals are given places in various forests and hills, men who are like animals are also destined to live there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Naiṣāda race was given a place in the forest because by nature they are thieves and rogues. As animals are given places..."
17:2817:28, 3 November 2020 diff hist +3,451 N Maharaja Prthu, who was born from the dead body of his father by the manipulation of great sages. Maharaja Prthu's father was very sinful, and therefore a black man called Nisada was first born from his dead body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Pṛthu, who was born from the dead body of his father by the manipulation of great sages. Mahārāja Pṛthu's fat..."
17:2317:23, 3 November 2020 diff hist +3,428 N Different classes of men are destined to live in different areas, and the boundaries of various tracts of land, which are described as islands, should be defined by different rivers, forests and hills Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"different classes of men are destined to live in different areas, and therefore the boundaries of various tracts of land, whic..." current
17:1717:17, 3 November 2020 diff hist +3,126 N The example set by Maharaja Priyavrata in marking off different states is still followed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The example set by Mahārāja Priyavrata in marking off different states is still followed"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {..."
17:1217:12, 3 November 2020 diff hist +2,507 N This designation, bhagavan, is sometimes conferred upon a pure devotee by the grace of the Lord so that he will be very highly esteemed. Maharaja Priyavrata was such a devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This designation, bhagavān, is sometimes conferred upon a pure devotee by the grace of the Lord so that he will be very highl..."
17:0617:06, 3 November 2020 diff hist +2,320 N Sometimes a sincere servant and devotee of the Lord is also called bhagavan. Sri Narada is called bhagavan, and Lord Siva and Vyasadeva are also sometimes called bhagavan Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes a sincere servant and devotee of the Lord is also called bhagavān. Śrī Nārada is called bhagavān, and Lord Śiv..."
17:0017:00, 3 November 2020 diff hist +2,449 N There are many excellent verses, famous all over the world, concerning the activities of Maharaja Priyavrata. He is so celebrated that his activities are compared to those of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many excellent verses, famous all over the world, concerning the activities of Mahārāja Priyavrata. He is so celeb..."
16:5016:50, 3 November 2020 diff hist +5,428 N When Maharaja Priyavrata became completely free from these attachments, he could again peacefully follow the principles instructed by the great sage Narada Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Mahārāja Priyavrata became completely free from these attachments, he could again peacefully follow the principles inst..."
16:3816:38, 3 November 2020 diff hist +5,521 N Maharaja Priyavrata was so strong, by the grace of the Lord, that even though his beautiful wife was alive, he could give up her association exactly like one who is forced to give up the association of a dead wife Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Priyavrata was so strong, by the grace of the Lord, that even though his beautiful wife was alive, he could give up..."
16:3216:32, 3 November 2020 diff hist +5,232 N However beautiful one's wife and however attractive her bodily features, one is no longer interested in her when her body is dead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"However beautiful one's wife and however attractive her bodily features, one is no longer interested in her when her body is d..."
16:2816:28, 3 November 2020 diff hist +5,250 N Maharaja Priyavrata was able to give up his opulent kingdom, and he also gave up the association of his beautiful wife as if she were a dead body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Priyavrata was able to give up his opulent kingdom, and he also gave up the association of his beautiful wife as if..."
16:2016:20, 3 November 2020 diff hist +5,286 N If we believe that Brahman is the real truth, we have to place within our hearts the lotus feet of Sri Krsna, as Maharaja Ambarisa did Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we believe that Brahman is the real truth, we have to place within our hearts the lotus feet of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, as Mahā..."
16:1616:16, 3 November 2020 diff hist +5,686 N Mayavadi philosophers, yogis and jnanis try to give up this material world simply by saying, brahma satyam jagan mithya: "This world is false. There is no use of it. Let us take to Brahman." Such theoretical knowledge will not help us Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Māyāvādī philosophers, yogīs and jñānīs try to give up this material world simply by saying, brahma satyaṁ jagan mit..."
16:0616:06, 3 November 2020 diff hist +5,455 N One should be fully Krsna conscious, thinking of Krsna, as He Himself advises (man-mana bhava mad-bhakto mad-yaji mam namaskuru (BG 18.65)). This should be our only business Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should be fully Kṛṣṇa conscious, thinking of Kṛṣṇa, as He Himself advises (man-manā bhava mad-bhakto mad-yāj..."
15:5615:56, 3 November 2020 diff hist +4,704 N Priyavrata Maharaja having been completely trained by the great sage Narada, revived his Krsna consciousness in spite of all impediments Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Priyavrata Mahārāja, however, having been completely trained by the great sage Nārada, revived his Kṛṣṇa consciousnes..."
15:5015:50, 3 November 2020 diff hist +4,587 N Such renunciation as Maharaja Priyavrata's is possible only by the grace of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such renunciation as Mahārāja Priyavrata's is possible only by the grace of the Supreme Personality of Godhead"}} {{notes|}}..."
15:4615:46, 3 November 2020 diff hist +4,588 N Even though he had accepted material opulences, he could not be deviated from his own task. He again became Krsna conscious Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"even though he had accepted material opulences, he could not be deviated from his own task. He again became Kṛṣṇa consci..."
15:3815:38, 3 November 2020 diff hist +4,590 N Modern man does not understand his entanglement and how condemned he is, nor does he know what kind of body he is going to have in the next life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"modern man does not understand his entanglement and how condemned he is, nor does he know what kind of body he is going to hav..."
15:3215:32, 3 November 2020 diff hist +4,581 N Such advancement (of material civilization) has nothing to do with the problems of the living entity entangled within this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"such advancement has nothing to do with the problems of the living entity entangled within this material world"}} {{notes|}} {..."
15:2215:22, 3 November 2020 diff hist +4,704 N If Maharaja Priyavrata could condemn himself in spite of his wonderful activities, how condemned we are in our so-called advancement of material civilization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If Mahārāja Priyavrata could condemn himself in spite of his wonderful activities, how condemned we are in our so-called adv..."
15:1615:16, 3 November 2020 diff hist +4,650 N When we think about this example of Maharaja Priyavrata, we can just consider how degraded is the modern civilization of materialistic advancement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When we think about this example of Mahārāja Priyavrata, we can just consider how degraded is the modern civilization of mat..."
15:1115:11, 3 November 2020 diff hist +4,899 N Maharaja Priyavrata acted very wonderfully in the material field of activities, but because he was dealing in sense gratification - ruling his kingdom and dancing to the indications of his beautiful wife - he personally condemned himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Priyavrata acted very wonderfully in the material field of activities, but because he was dealing in sense gratific..."
15:0515:05, 3 November 2020 diff hist +4,698 N These activities (Maharaja Priyavrata's activities) are so great that modern scientists cannot even imagine how such things can be done Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These activities are so great that modern scientists cannot even imagine how such things can be done"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..."
15:0115:01, 3 November 2020 diff hist +4,882 N He (Maharaja Priyavrata) performed such wonderful acts as creating another sun, which shined during the night, and creating a chariot so great that its wheels formed vast oceans Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He performed such wonderful acts as creating another sun, which shined during the night, and creating a chariot so great that..."
14:5314:53, 3 November 2020 diff hist +4,625 N How condemned is the advancement of material knowledge can be understood from the behavior of Maharaja Priyavrata Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How condemned is the advancement of material knowledge can be understood from the behavior of Mahārāja Priyavrata"}} {{notes..."
14:4914:49, 3 November 2020 diff hist +5,750 N As stated in Bhagavad-gita (BG 3.27), prakrteh kriyamanani gunaih karmani sarvasah. According to the modes of material nature we acquire, the material nature gives us facility for material enjoyment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Bhagavad-gītā (BG 3.27), prakṛteḥ kriyamāṇāni guṇaiḥ karmāṇi sarvaśaḥ. According to the modes..."

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