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02:4402:44, 5 November 2020 diff hist +3,272 In the Gayatri mantra, we chant om bhur bhuvah svah. The word bhur refers to Bhu-mandala. Tat savitur varenyam: the sunshine spreads throughout Bhu-mandala. Therefore the sun is worshipable No edit summary current
02:4202:42, 5 November 2020 diff hist +3,169 N The location of the various planetary systems was not unknown to the sages who flourished in the Vedic age Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The location of the various planetary systems was not unknown to the sages who flourished in the Vedic age"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
02:4002:40, 5 November 2020 diff hist +3,322 N Sukadeva Gosvami explained the location of the planets, and this indicates that the information was known long, long before Sukadeva Gosvami related it to Maharaja Pariksit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śukadeva Gosvāmī explained the location of the planets, and this indicates that the information was known long, long before..."
02:3902:39, 5 November 2020 diff hist +3,495 N Apart from our modern distinguished estimations of where the planetary systems are located, we can understand that the sky and its various planets were studied long, long before Srimad-Bhagavatam was compiled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Apart from our modern distinguished estimations of where the planetary systems are located, we can understand that the sky and..."
02:3602:36, 5 November 2020 diff hist +3,465 N The stars, which are known as naksatra, are not different suns, as modern astronomers suppose. From Bhagavad-gita (10.21) we understand that the stars are similar to the moon (naksatranam aham sasi). Like the moon, the stars reflect the sunshine Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The stars, which are known as nakṣatra, are not different suns, as modern astronomers suppose. From Bhagavad-gītā"|"we und..."
02:2902:29, 5 November 2020 diff hist +3,460 N According to modern science, the sunshine reaches earth from a distance of 93,000,000 miles. If we calculate according to this modern information, 93,000,000 miles can be considered the radius of Bhu-mandala Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to modern science, the sunshine reaches earth from a distance of 93,000,000 miles. If we calculate according to this..."
02:2702:27, 5 November 2020 diff hist +3,218 N In this verse (SB 5.16.1) it is stated that the planetary system known as Bhu-mandala extends to the limits of the sunshine Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse it is stated that the planetary system known as Bhū-maṇḍala extends to the limits of the sunshine"}} {{note..."
02:1102:11, 5 November 2020 diff hist +2,573 N Because Lord Krsna took birth in the Yadu dynasty, the Yadu dynasty and the Yadavas have remained famous for all time. Because of King Viraja's appearance, the family of Maharaja Priyavrata has remained famous for all time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because Lord Kṛṣṇa took birth in the Yadu dynasty, the Yadu dynasty and the Yādavas have remained famous for all time...."
02:0702:07, 5 November 2020 diff hist +2,621 N Within a garden, a flowering tree attains a good reputation because of its fragrant flowers. Similarly, if there is a famous man in a family, he is compared to a fragrant flower in a forest. Because of him, an entire family can become famous in history Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Within a garden, a flowering tree attains a good reputation because of its fragrant flowers. Similarly, if there is a famous m..."
02:0102:01, 5 November 2020 diff hist +2,770 N Although the Supreme Lord is self-satisfied, He was so pleased with the behavior of Maharaja Gaya that He personally came to the sacrificial arena and said, "I am fully satisfied." Who can compare to Maharaja Gaya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the Supreme Lord is self-satisfied, He was so pleased with the behavior of Mahārāja Gaya that He personally came to..."
01:5701:57, 5 November 2020 diff hist +2,169 N Although Maharaja Gaya did not want them, he received all the blessings of the demigods and the Supreme Lord Himself - Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Mahārāja Gaya did not want them, he received all the blessings of the demigods and the Supreme Lord Himself"}} {{no..." current
01:5501:55, 5 November 2020 diff hist +2,417 N Maharaja Gaya was so perfect that he satisfied all the demigods, who were headed by the heavenly King Indra. Lord Visnu Himself also personally came to the sacrificial arena to accept the offerings Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Gaya was so perfect that he satisfied all the demigods, who were headed by the heavenly King Indra. Lord Viṣṇu..."
01:4701:47, 5 November 2020 diff hist −9 As stated in Bhagavad-gita (BG 4.34), tad viddhi pranipatena pariprasnena sevaya: one should try to approach a spiritual master submissively and render service unto him No edit summary current
01:4701:47, 5 November 2020 diff hist +3,441 N As stated in Bhagavad-gita (BG 4.34), tad viddhi pranipatena pariprasnena sevaya: one should try to approach a spiritual master submissively and render service unto him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"as stated in Bhagavad-gītā (BG 4.34), tad viddhi praṇipātena paripraśnena sevayā: one should try to approach a spiritua..."
01:4601:46, 5 November 2020 diff hist +3,523 N When brahmanas and saintly persons are honored, they part with their pious activities, giving them to those who honor them and render them service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When brāhmaṇas and saintly persons are honored, they part with their pious activities, giving them to those who honor them..."
01:4401:44, 5 November 2020 diff hist +3,944 N The vaisyas were also encouraged by kind words and affectionate dealings, and due to Maharaja Gaya's constant sacrifices, the sudras were satisfied by sumptuous food and charity. In this way Maharaja Gaya kept all the citizens very satisfied Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The vaiśyas were also encouraged by kind words and affectionate dealings, and due to Mahārāja Gaya's constant sacrifices, t..."
01:4101:41, 5 November 2020 diff hist +3,726 N The brahmanas and ksatriyas were all satisfied with Maharaja Gaya because of his proper administration. In other words, Maharaja Gaya satisfied the ksatriya kings by his fighting and satisfied the brahmanas by his charities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the brāhmaṇas and kṣatriyas were all satisfied with Mahārāja Gaya because of his proper administration. In other words,..."
01:4001:40, 5 November 2020 diff hist +3,773 N The brahmanas who performed Vedic rituals were so satisfied with the King (Gaya) that they very readily agreed to part with a sixth of their pious activities for his benefit in the next life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the brāhmaṇas who performed Vedic rituals were so satisfied with the King that they very readily agreed to part with a sixt..."
01:3701:37, 5 November 2020 diff hist +3,490 N They (the subordinate ksatriya kings) accepted their subordination (to Emperor Gaya) and offered all kinds of gifts to him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they accepted their subordination and offered all kinds of gifts to him"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{f..."
01:3501:35, 5 November 2020 diff hist +3,865 N As a ksatriya or emperor, Maharaja Gaya sometimes had to fight with subordinate kings to maintain his government, but the subordinate kings were not dissatisfied with him because they knew that he fought for religious principles Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As a kṣatriya or emperor, Mahārāja Gaya sometimes had to fight with subordinate kings to maintain his government, but the..."
01:3001:30, 5 November 2020 diff hist +3,149 N Unless a king or ruler is blessed by authorities, he cannot rule the citizens very satisfactorily. Through the good qualities of the ruler, the citizens become very happy and well qualified Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless a king or ruler is blessed by authorities, he cannot rule the citizens very satisfactorily. Through the good qualities..."
01:2801:28, 5 November 2020 diff hist +3,034 N This (Maharaja Gaya utilizing all the resources of the earth to benefit his citizens) was possible because he was bathed in sanctified water by the honest daughters of Daksa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This was possible because he was bathed in sanctified water by the honest daughters of Dakṣa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal..."
01:2301:23, 5 November 2020 diff hist +3,008 N The earth over which Maharaja Gaya ruled is compared to a cow. The good qualities whereby he maintained and ruled the citizens are compared to the calf Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The earth over which Mahārāja Gaya ruled is compared to a cow. The good qualities whereby he maintained and ruled the citize..."

17:1717:17, 4 November 2020 diff hist +4,668 N Compared to present standards, Maharaja Gaya was a true representative of Lord Visnu; therefore he was known as Mahapurusa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Compared to present standards, Mahārāja Gaya was a true representative of Lord Viṣṇu; therefore he was known as Mahāpur..."
17:1217:12, 4 November 2020 diff hist +4,899 N As a representative of the Supreme Lord, the king had the duty to protect the citizens in a perfect way so that they would not be anxious for food and protection and so that they would be jubilant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As a representative of the Supreme Lord, the king had the duty to protect the citizens in a perfect way so that they would not..."
17:1017:10, 4 November 2020 diff hist +4,897 N Since the king is the representative of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he is sometimes called nara-deva, that is, the Lord as a human being. According to the Vedic injunctions, he is worshiped as God on the material platform Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the king is the representative of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he is sometimes called nara-deva, that is, the Lor..." current
17:0017:00, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,393 N From this verse (SB 5.15.6) it appears that the incarnations of God are various. Some are part and parcel of the direct expansions, and some are direct expansions of Lord Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From this verse it appears that the incarnations of God are various. Some are part and parcel of the direct expansions, and so..."
16:5316:53, 4 November 2020 diff hist +2,980 N The word tattva-darsi refers to one who has perfectly realized the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Such a person can become a guru and propound Vaisnava philosophy all over the world. The paragon of bona fide preachers and guru is King Pratiha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word tattva-darśī refers to one who has perfectly realized the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Such a person can become..."
16:5116:51, 4 November 2020 diff hist +2,788 N A real preacher cannot be bogus; he must first of all realize Lord Visnu as He is. As confirmed in Bhagavad-gita (BG 4.34), upadeksyanti te jnanam jnaninas tattva-darsinah: "one who has seen the truth can impart knowledge." Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A real preacher cannot be bogus; he must first of all realize Lord Viṣṇu as He is. As confirmed in Bhagavad-gītā"|"upade..."
16:5016:50, 4 November 2020 diff hist +28 The devotee who is pure and advanced realizes God as He is, Maharaja Pratiha did so, and due to his direct realization of Lord Visnu, he propagated self-realization and became a preacher No edit summary
16:4816:48, 4 November 2020 diff hist +2,770 N The devotee who is pure and advanced realizes God as He is, Maharaja Pratiha did so, and due to his direct realization of Lord Visnu, he propagated self-realization and became a preacher Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotee who is pure and advanced realizes God as He is, Mahārāja Pratīha did so, and due to his direct realization of L..."
16:4416:44, 4 November 2020 diff hist +2,374 N The word anusasmara is very significant. God consciousness is not imaginary or concocted Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word anusasmāra is very significant. God consciousness is not imaginary or concocted"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{..." current
16:3316:33, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,800 N Lord Buddha, an incarnation of Lord Krsna, adopted a particular means to propagate the philosophy of bhagavata-dharma. He preached almost exclusively among atheists Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Buddha, an incarnation of Lord Kṛṣṇa, adopted a particular means to propagate the philosophy of bhāgavata-dharma...." current
16:3016:30, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,820 N In Bhagavad-gita (BG 15.15) Krsna says, "The real purpose of the Vedas is to understand Me." This is the injunction of all Vedic literatures. One who does not know the greatness of Lord Krsna cannot be accepted as an Aryan Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā"|"Kṛṣṇa says"|"The real purpose of the Vedas is to understand Me"|"This is the injunction of all Vedi..."
16:2616:26, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,832 N Imitating the behavior of Sumati, they (Jains) claim to be the descendants of Rsabhadeva. Those who are Vaisnavas carefully avoid their company because they are ignorant of the path of the Vedas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Imitating the behavior of Sumati, they claim to be the descendants of Ṛṣabhadeva. Those who are Vaiṣṇavas carefully av..."
16:2016:20, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,378 N Those who are Aryans strictly follow the Vedic principles Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are Āryans strictly follow the Vedic principles"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-11-..." current
16:0016:00, 4 November 2020 diff hist +2,768 N There are many devotees engaged in this Krsna consciousness movement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there are many devotees engaged in this Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}}..." current
15:5815:58, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,313 It has been our practical experience that the first instruction of our spiritual master infused us with Krsna consciousness so that now we are at least on the path of Krsna consciousness and can understand the philosophy No edit summary current
15:5815:58, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,051 N It is a fact that if one takes shelter of a pure devotee, one attains all perfection, even if the association is a short one. A sadhu is a pure devotee of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is a fact that if one takes shelter of a pure devotee, one attains all perfection, even if the association is a short one...."
15:5315:53, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,758 N Vaisnavas are generally very kindhearted; therefore if one immediately submits himself at his lotus feet, one is immediately cleared of offensive reactions. If one does not do so, the reactions will remain, and the results will not be very palatable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vaiṣṇavas are generally very kindhearted; therefore if one immediately submits himself at the lotus feet of a Vaiṣṇava..." current
15:5015:50, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,450 N It is the duty of everyone desiring to return to Godhead to become submissive like King Rahugana and beg pardon of Vaisnavas one may have offended Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the duty of everyone desiring to return to Godhead to become submissive like King Rahūgaṇa and beg pardon of Vaiṣ..."
15:4715:47, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,426 N Due to the material body, his (Jada Bharata) senses were certainly agitated when he was insulted by King Rahugana, but later, due to the King's humble submission, Jada Bharata excused him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Due to the material body, his senses were certainly agitated when he was insulted by King Rahūgaṇa, but later, due to the K..."
15:3215:32, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,139 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam (3.25.21), Kapiladeva describes the symptoms of great personalities: titiksavah karunikah suhrdah sarva-dehinam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"Kapiladeva describes the symptoms of great personalities: titikṣavaḥ kāruṇikāḥ suhṛdaḥ..." current
15:2615:26, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,220 N One should be very careful not to offend the lotus feet of Vaisnavas and brahmanas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should be very careful not to offend the lotus feet of Vaiṣṇavas and brāhmaṇas"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{..."
15:1915:19, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,344 N If one offends a great personality, the Supreme Personality of Godhead does not excuse one, although the great personalities themselves might not take offense Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one offends a great personality, the Supreme Personality of Godhead does not excuse one, although the great personalities t..." current
15:1615:16, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,355 N King Rahugana began to offer his respectful obeisances unto them (all kinds of brahmanas and self-realized persons) so that the offensive royal dynasties might not glide down into a hellish condition Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Rahūgaṇa began to offer his respectful obeisances unto them so that the offensive royal dynasties might not glide down..."
15:1115:11, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,692 N King Rahugana was very repentant because he had forced Jada Bharata to carry his palanquin. He therefore began offering prayers to all kinds of brahmanas and self-realized persons, even though they might be playing like children or hiding in some guises Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Rahūgaṇa was very repentant because he had forced Jaḍa Bharata to carry his palanquin. He therefore began offering p..."
15:0015:00, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,394 Money and women are the basic principles of material attachment. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu therefore advised those who are actually serious about returning back to Godhead to give up money and women in order to be fit to enter the kingdom of God No edit summary current
14:5914:59, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,511 N An intelligent person actually interested in getting freed from the material clutches must associate with pure devotees. By such association, one can gradually become detached from the material attraction of money and women Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An intelligent person actually interested in getting freed from the material clutches must associate with pure devotees. By su..."
14:5714:57, 4 November 2020 diff hist +3,186 N Even on this earth those who are very opulent do not generally care to take to Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even on this earth those who are very opulent do not generally care to take to Kṛṣṇa consciousness"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."

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