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14:5514:55, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,468 N Human birth is a great opportunity for self-realization. One may take birth in a high planetary system among the demigods, but due to the profusion of material comforts, one cannot gain release from material bondage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Human birth is a great opportunity for self-realization. One may take birth in a high planetary system among the demigods, but..."
14:4914:49, 4 November 2020 diff hist +2,783 N In Bhagavad-gita Lord Krsna compares the material world to a tree of illusion from which one must cut oneself free Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā Lord Kṛṣṇa compares the material world to a tree of illusion from which one must cut oneself free"}}..."
14:4414:44, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,160 N The conditioned soul, however, not being interested in reviving his relationship with Visnu, becomes captivated by material activities and remains in everlasting bondage, being misled by so-called leaders Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conditioned soul, however, not being interested in reviving his relationship with Viṣṇu, becomes captivated by materia..."
14:4214:42, 4 November 2020 diff hist +2,925 N As stated in the Vedas, om tad visnoh paramam padam sada pasyanti surayah: those who are spiritually advanced simply look to the lotus feet of Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in the Vedas, oṁ tad viṣṇoḥ paramaṁ padaṁ sadā paśyanti sūrayaḥ: those who are spiritually advanced..."
14:4014:40, 4 November 2020 diff hist +2,823 N Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 7.5.31) says, na te viduh svartha-gatim hi visnum: generally people do not understand the ultimate goal of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"says, na te viduḥ svārtha-gatiṁ hi viṣṇum: generally people do not understand the ultimate goa..."
14:3514:35, 4 November 2020 diff hist +2,904 N Due to continuous sex life, he (the househoulder) falls victim to many incurable diseases. At that time, being afraid of death, which is like an elephant, he remains hanging from the twigs and branches of the tree, just like a monkey Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Due to continuous sex life, he falls victim to many incurable diseases. At that time, being afraid of death, which is like an..."
14:3314:33, 4 November 2020 diff hist +2,784 N The precarious condition of a householder's life is described herein (SB 5.13.18). A householder's life is full of misery, and the only attraction is sex with the wife who kicks him during sexual intercourse, just as the she-ass does her mate Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The precarious condition of a householder's life is described herein. A householder's life is full of misery, and the only att..."
14:2414:24, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,819 N So-called spiritualists leave the association of devotees and go to associate with sense gratifiers, who are compared to monkeys. Again they revive their sex and intoxication, and looking at one another's faces, they are thus satisfied Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"leave the association of devotees and go to associate with sense gratifiers, who are compared to monkeys. Again they revive th..."
14:1914:19, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,562 N He (a foolish person) gives up the company of devotees and goes to associate with simian people who are simply interested in sex and intoxication Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He therefore gives up the company of devotees and goes to associate with simian people who are simply interested in sex and in..." current
14:1414:14, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,583 N As advised by the spiritual master, he (the foolish person) tries to follow the regulative principles, but due to misfortune he cannot follow the instructions of the spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As advised by the spiritual master, he tries to follow the regulative principles, but due to misfortune he cannot follow the i..."
12:3012:30, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,413 N He (the living entity) sometimes takes shelter of so-called gurus and sadhus who are like crane, herons and vultures. Thus he is cheated both ways by not taking shelter of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he sometimes takes shelter of so-called gurus and sādhus who are like crane, herons and vultures. Thus he is cheated both way..."
12:2712:27, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,407 N In the forest of the material world, the living entity first of all wants to be very happy by taking shelter of the creeperlike arms of his wife and hearing her sweet voice Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the forest of the material world, the living entity first of all wants to be very happy by taking shelter of the creeperlik..."
12:2512:25, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,441 N People with a poor fund of knowledge take shelter of nondevotee cheaters and pretenders in order to be saved from the clutches of death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People with a poor fund of knowledge take shelter of nondevotee cheaters and pretenders in order to be saved from the clutches..."
12:2312:23, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,540 N The word hari indicates the lion as well as the Supreme Lord. To be saved from the hands of Hari, the lion of death, one must take shelter of the supreme Hari, the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word hari indicates the lion as well as the Supreme Lord. To be saved from the hands of Hari, the lion of death, one must..."
12:2112:21, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,605 N Being misled by the illusory energy in this way, he (the living entity) spoils his life. It is said, harim vina mrtim na taranti: no one can be saved from the imminent danger of death without taking shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being misled by the illusory energy in this way, he spoils his life. It is said, hariṁ vinā mṛtiṁ na taranti: no one ca..."
12:1312:13, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,698 N In old age he (the living entity) sometimes becomes afraid of imminent death, which is compared to a roaring lion. To save himself from the lion's attack, he takes shelter of some bogus svamis, yogis, incarnations, pretenders and cheaters Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In old age, however, he sometimes becomes afraid of imminent death, which is compared to a roaring lion. To save himself from..."
12:1012:10, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,513 N Within the creepers there are many chirping birds; this indicates that he (the living entity) wants to satisfy himself by hearing the sweet voice of his wife Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Within the creepers there are many chirping birds; this indicates that he wants to satisfy himself by hearing the sweet voice..."
12:0812:08, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,664 N In the forest of the material world there are many animals and birds, trees and creepers. Sometimes the living entity wants to take shelter of the creepers; in other words, he wants to be happy by being embraced by the creeperlike arms of his wife Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the forest of the material world there are many animals and birds, trees and creepers. Sometimes the living entity wants to..."
11:5911:59, 4 November 2020 diff hist +2,759 N Because they (the big political leaders) spoil their lives with the illusion of "this is my land and my family," they cannot progress spiritually and attain liberation from the clutches of maya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because they spoil their lives with the illusion of"|"this is my land and my family"|"they cannot progress spiritually and att..."
11:5611:56, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,044 N Not being able to conquer these nearby enemies, they (the big political leaders) simply try to conquer other enemies, and ultimately they die in the struggle for existence. They do not take to the path of spiritual realization or become sannyasis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Not being able to conquer these nearby enemies, they simply try to conquer other enemies, and ultimately they die in the strug..."
11:4711:47, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,306 N No one accepts the spiritual processes of knowledge and renunciation, which end in bhakti-yoga. Actually human life is meant for jnana and vairagya, knowledge and renunciation. Through these one can attain the platform of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one accepts the spiritual processes of knowledge and renunciation, which end in bhakti-yoga. Actually human life is meant f..."
11:4511:45, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,299 N After the death of the father and mother, the children get married and beget their own children. Thus generation after generation these things go on in the same way without anyone's attaining liberation from the embarrassment of material life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After the death of the father and mother, the children get married and beget their own children. Thus generation after generat..."
11:4311:43, 4 November 2020 diff hist +2,915 N Through sex, the father and mother beget children, and the children get married and go down the same path of sexual life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Through sex, the father and mother beget children, and the children get married and go down the same path of sexual life"}} {{..."
11:4111:41, 4 November 2020 diff hist +2,407 Family life is an institution of sex No edit summary current
11:3711:37, 4 November 2020 diff hist +2,698 N In the modern age most countries have developed economically, but due to business exchanges, relationships seem to be strained Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the modern age most countries have developed economically, but due to business exchanges, relationships seem to be strained..."
11:3611:36, 4 November 2020 diff hist +2,834 N In the marriage relationship, monetary transactions are sometimes overpowered by the dangerous conditions of material life. One then becomes diseased or monetarily embarrassed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in the marriage relationship, monetary transactions are sometimes overpowered by the dangerous conditions of material life. On..."
11:3311:33, 4 November 2020 diff hist +2,822 N In this material world, there are many transactions between peoples and societies as well as between nations, but gradually these end in enmity between the two parties Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this material world, there are many transactions between peoples and societies as well as between nations, but gradually th..." current
11:2911:29, 4 November 2020 diff hist +2,622 N No one can live here very honestly; therefore by trickery, cheating, begging, borrowing or stealing, one tries to satisfy his senses. Thus no one in this material world is living peacefully Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one can live here very honestly; therefore by trickery, cheating, begging, borrowing or stealing, one tries to satisfy his..."
11:2811:28, 4 November 2020 diff hist +2,492 N When one is in want, he begs, borrows or steals. If begging is unsuccessful, he borrows. If he cannot pay, he steals, and when he is caught, he is insulted. This is the law of material existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is in want, he begs, borrows or steals. If begging is unsuccessful, he borrows. If he cannot pay, he steals, and when..." current
11:2411:24, 4 November 2020 diff hist +97 N Category:Beg, Borrow and Steal Created page with "Category:Beg Category:Borrow Category:Steal Category:All Categories - Vaniquotes" current
11:1911:19, 4 November 2020 diff hist +2,322 N The principles of beg, borrow or steal are very appropriate in this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The principles of beg, borrow or steal are very appropriate in this material world"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complet..."
11:1111:11, 4 November 2020 diff hist +2,626 N Of course it is not possible for everyone to become Krsna conscious, but the Krsna consciousness movement can create an exemplary society wherein there is no envy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Of course it is not possible for everyone to become Kṛṣṇa conscious, but the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement can crea..."
11:1011:10, 4 November 2020 diff hist +2,586 N One person is envious of another, and this is the way of the material world. The Krsna consciousness movement aims at creating an atmosphere of non-envy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One person is envious of another, and this is the way of the material world. The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement aims at cr..."
11:0811:08, 4 November 2020 diff hist +2,810 N This (counteracting freezing cold, scorching heat, etc.) is an example of the struggle for existence, the attempt to counteract the onslaught of material nature. This creates enmity in society, and consequently society is filled with envious people Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is an example of the struggle for existence, the attempt to counteract the onslaught of material nature. This creates enm..."
10:4410:44, 4 November 2020 diff hist +4,028 N In the forest there are many blind wells, and if one falls down in one there is no chance of being rescued. In a state of sleep, one remains perpetually bitten by some animals, especially snakes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the forest there are many blind wells, and if one falls down in one there is no chance of being rescued. In a state of slee..."
10:3910:39, 4 November 2020 diff hist +4,062 N In Bhagavad-gita (2.69) it is also said, ya nisa sarva-bhutanam tasyam jagarti samyami: "What is night for all beings is the time of awakening for the self-controlled." Even in the higher planets, everyone is under the spell of the illusory energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā"|"it is also said, yā niśā sarva-bhūtānāṁ tasyāṁ jāgarti saṁyamī"|"What is night for all bei..." current
10:3610:36, 4 November 2020 diff hist −4 The Katha Upanisad (1.3.14) says, uttisthata jagrata prapya varan nibodhata: "O living entity, you are sleeping in this material world. Please get up and take advantage of your human form of life." The sleeping condition means loss of all knowledge No edit summary current
10:3310:33, 4 November 2020 diff hist +4,104 N The Katha Upanisad (1.3.14) says, uttisthata jagrata prapya varan nibodhata: "O living entity, you are sleeping in this material world. Please get up and take advantage of your human form of life." The sleeping condition means loss of all knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Kaṭha Upaniṣad"|"1.3.14"|"also says, uttiṣṭhata jāgrata prāpya varān nibodhata"|"O living entity, you are sleep..."
10:3010:30, 4 November 2020 diff hist +4,040 N Caitanya Mahaprabhu says: "I have brought medicine to awaken every living being from perpetual sleep. Please receive the holy name of the Lord, the Hare Krsna maha-mantra, and awaken" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Caitanya Mahāprabhu therefore says"|"I have brought medicine to awaken every living being from perpetual sleep. Please receiv..."
10:2710:27, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,959 N People do not understand that they are actually sleeping in this material world, being devoid of knowledge of spiritual life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People do not understand that they are actually sleeping in this material world, being devoid of knowledge of spiritual life"}..."
10:2510:25, 4 November 2020 diff hist +4,118 N The conditioned soul is actually sleeping on the lap of the illusory energy. Bhaktivinoda Thakura has sung, kota nidra yao maya-pisacira kole: "O living entity, how long will you sleep in this condition on the lap of the illusory energy?" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the conditioned soul is actually sleeping on the lap of the illusory energy. Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura has sung, kota nidrā yā..."
10:2310:23, 4 November 2020 diff hist +4,074 N When one becomes unconscious due to being bitten by a snake, one cannot understand what is taking place outside the body. This unconscious condition is the condition of deep sleep Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one becomes unconscious due to being bitten by a snake, one cannot understand what is taking place outside the body. This..."
07:5007:50, 4 November 2020 diff hist +5,192 N That (living in the Krsna-Balarama temple) will help one become elevated to the transcendental world and return home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That will help one become elevated to the transcendental world and return home, back to Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirma..." current
07:4807:48, 4 November 2020 diff hist +5,289 N The International Society for Krishna Consciousness is constructing a Krsna-Balarama temple to invite its members as well as outsiders to come and live peacefully in a spiritual atmosphere Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The International Society for Krishna Consciousness is therefore constructing a Kṛṣṇa-Balarāma temple to invite its mem..." current
07:4607:46, 4 November 2020 diff hist +5,302 N There is no benefit in transferring from one forest to another. One must go to the Vrndavana forest and take shelter of Govinda. That will make one happy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no benefit in transferring from one forest to another. One must go to the Vṛndāvana forest and take shelter of Gov..."
07:3707:37, 4 November 2020 diff hist +5,050 N One should voluntarily retire from family life at the age of fifty and go to Vrndavana or a forest Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should voluntarily retire from family life at the age of fifty and go to Vṛndāvana or a forest"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..."
07:3107:31, 4 November 2020 diff hist +5,183 N Especially in this age of Kali, family life is being reduced. Everyone is becoming self-centered because that is the law of nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Especially in this age of Kali, family life is being reduced. Everyone is becoming self-centered because that is the law of na..."
07:2907:29, 4 November 2020 diff hist +5,366 N In the Western countries, due to the dissatisfaction of the family members, there is actually no family life. There are many cases of divorce, and out of dissatisfaction, the children leave the protection of their parents Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Western countries, due to the dissatisfaction of the family members, there is actually no family life. There are many c..."
07:2207:22, 4 November 2020 diff hist +5,412 N Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura compares one's family to high mountains. Becoming happy in their association is like a hungry man's endeavoring to climb a mountain full of thorns Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura compares one's family to high mountains. Becoming happy in their association is li..."
07:2007:20, 4 November 2020 diff hist +5,541 N Happiness derived from society, friendship and love is like a drop of water in the scorching heat of the desert. One may want to become very great and powerful in society, but this is like attempting to climb a hill full of thorns Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"happiness derived from society, friendship and love is like a drop of water in the scorching heat of the desert. One may want..."

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