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18:1118:11, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,516 N Philosophers and scientists have been trying to study the entire cosmic situation and have been theorizing and calculating in different ways for millions and millions of years Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Philosophers and scientists have been trying to study the entire cosmic situation and have been theorizing and calculating in..." current
18:0218:02, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,942 N Our temporary bodies are given to us according to our karma, and we must remain in our given bodies to enjoy the pains and pleasures of life. Our bodies cannot be called false; they are only temporary Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our temporary bodies are given to us according to our karma, and we must remain in our given bodies to enjoy the pains and ple..."
17:5917:59, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,885 N Although the body of the living entity is material, it is never false. No one will accept the argument that since a person's material body is false, murder has no repercussions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the body of the living entity is material, it is never false. No one will accept the argument that since a person's m..."
17:5517:55, 9 November 2020 diff hist +4,175 N Some are born from a womb and some (like certain insects) from human perspiration. Others hatch from eggs, and still others sprout from the earth. A living entity takes birth under different circumstances according to his past activities - karma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some are born from a womb and some (like certain insects) from human perspiration. Others hatch from eggs, and still others sp..."
17:5217:52, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,834 N The different kinds of living entities coming from various sources are very clearly described in this verse - SB 5.18.32 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The different kinds of living entities coming from various sources are very clearly described in this verse"}} {{notes|}} {{co..." current
17:4817:48, 9 November 2020 diff hist +4,199 N If someone becomes angry for a certain period, no one can say that his anger is false. It is simply temporary. Everything we experience in our daily lives is of this same character; it is temporary but real Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if someone becomes angry for a certain period, no one can say that his anger is false. It is simply temporary. Everything we e..."
17:4617:46, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,813 N One thing may be permanent and another temporary, but both the permanent and the temporary are facts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One thing may be permanent and another temporary, but both the permanent and the temporary are facts"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..." current
17:4417:44, 9 November 2020 diff hist +4,225 N This verse (SB 5.18.32) completely rejects the theory of brahma satyam jagan mithya, which states that spirit, or Brahman, is real, whereas the manifested material world, with its great variety of things, is false. Nothing is false Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse completely rejects the theory of brahma satyaṁ jagan mithyā, which states that spirit, or Brahman, is real, wher..."
17:3317:33, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,466 N The inconceivable expansion of the Supreme Lord's energy is called acintya-sakti. Therefore no one can understand the real form of the Lord without becoming His devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This inconceivable expansion of the Supreme Lord's energy is called acintya-śakti. Therefore no one can understand the real f..."
17:0217:02, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,638 N The entire material creation is resting on Krsna's energy, either material, spiritual or marginal, but because His form is absent from the expansion of His energy, He is not personally present Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the entire material creation is resting on Kṛṣṇa's energy, either material, spiritual or marginal, but because His form..."
16:5616:56, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,710 N As Krsna states in Bhagavad-gita (BG 9.4), maya tatam idam sarvam jagad avyakta-murtina: "By Me, in My unmanifested form. this entire universe is pervaded." Thus the impersonal conception of the Lord is like the expansion of heat and light from a fire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As Kṛṣṇa states in Bhagavad-gītā"|"mayā tatam idaṁ sarvaṁ jagad avyakta-mūrtinā"|"By Me, in My unmanifested for..."
16:4216:42, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,356 N Although the Lord is present everywhere, He cannot be seen with ordinary eyes. As Aryama says, the Lord is anupalaksita-sthana: no one can locate Him. This is the greatness of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"although the Lord is present everywhere, He cannot be seen with ordinary eyes. As Aryamā says, the Lord is anupalakṣita-sth..." current
16:3916:39, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,281 N In Bhagavad-gita (BG 15.15) the Lord (Krsna) says, sarvasya caham hrdi sannivisto mattah smrtir jnanam apohanam ca: "I am seated in everyone's heart, and from Me come remembrance, knowledge and forgetfulness" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord says, sarvasya cāhaṁ hṛdi sanniviṣṭo mattaḥ smṛtir jñānam apohanaṁ ca"|"I am seated in everyone's he..."
16:3516:35, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,341 N The Lord's all-pervasiveness is confirmed in Bhagavad-gita (BG 18.61) where Krsna states, isvarah sarva-bhutanam hrd-dese 'rjuna tisthati: The Supreme Lord is seated in everyone's heart, O Arjuna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord's all-pervasiveness is confirmed in Bhagavad-gītā"|"where Kṛṣṇa states, īśvaraḥ sarva-bhūtānāṁ hṛd..."
16:3316:33, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,498 N The Lord always remains in Goloka, the topmost planet in the spiritual world. At the same time, He is all-pervading. This paradox is only possible for the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is full of all opulences Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord always remains in Goloka, the topmost planet in the spiritual world. At the same time, He is all-pervading. This para..."
16:2216:22, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,167 N The very beautiful form of the Lord is always youthful. Sincere servants of a particular form of the Lord always see that form as very beautiful, and thus they engage in constant devotional service to Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The very beautiful form of the Lord is always youthful. Sincere servants of a particular form of the Lord always see that form..."
16:1116:11, 9 November 2020 diff hist +2,981 N A certain form of the Lord is worshiped by a particular devotee because he loves to see that form of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A certain form of the Lord is worshiped by a particular devotee because he loves to see that form of the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{..."
16:0716:07, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,101 N Nondevotees think that Lord Krsna's incarnations are ordinary material creatures, and therefore they distinguish between the beautiful and the not beautiful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nondevotees, however, think that Lord Kṛṣṇa's incarnations are ordinary material creatures, and therefore they distingui..."
16:0416:04, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,087 N Since one of His opulences is infinite beauty, all the Lord's incarnations are very beautiful and are appreciated as such by devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since one of His opulences is infinite beauty, all the Lord's incarnations are very beautiful and are appreciated as such by d..."
16:0116:01, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,340 N Because of an atheistic mentality, some people think that the tortoise, boar and fish incarnations of the Lord are not very beautiful. They do not know that any form of the Lord is always the fully opulent Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of an atheistic mentality, some people think that the tortoise, boar and fish incarnations of the Lord are not very be..."
15:5815:58, 9 November 2020 diff hist +2,943 N The word priyatama (dearmost) is very significant in this verse (SB 5.18.29). Each devotee regards a particular form of the Lord as most dear Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word priyatama (dearmost) is very significant in this verse. Each devotee regards a particular form of the Lord as most de..."
15:4815:48, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,424 N Envious persons cannot see this (transformations of nature happening under the superintendence of God), but a devotee, even though very humble and even if uneducated, knows that behind all the activities of nature is the supreme hand of the Supreme Being Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Envious persons cannot see this, but a devotee, even though very humble and even if uneducated, knows that behind all the acti..."
15:4415:44, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,030 N All the wonderful transformations of nature are happening under the superintendence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the wonderful transformations of nature are happening under the superintendence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead"}} {..."
15:4115:41, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,047 N In Bhagavad-gita (BG 9.10) the Lord (Krsna) says: "This material nature is working under My direction, O son of Kunti, and it is producing all moving and unmoving beings. By its rule this manifestation is created and annihilated again and again" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā"|"the Lord says"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-11-09T15:41:23Z}} {{last|20..."
15:3615:36, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,198 N Envious persons cannot appreciate how wonderfully the Lord creates, maintains and annihilates the universe, but devotees of God can understand this perfectly well. Devotees can see how God is acting behind the wonderful workings of the material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Envious persons cannot appreciate how wonderfully the Lord creates, maintains and annihilates the universe, but devotees of th..."
15:2015:20, 9 November 2020 diff hist +4,427 N Such incidents (suras, or devotees, bewildered by the illusory energy) are described in the Tenth Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam, where Sukadeva Gosvami tells how Lord Brahma and King Indra became puffed up and were eventually chastised by Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such incidents are described in the Tenth Canto of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, where Śukadeva Gosvāmī tells how Lord Brahmā and..."
15:1215:12, 9 November 2020 diff hist +4,101 N Eko bahunam yo vidadhati kaman: one person, the Supreme Lord, is supplying the necessities of life for all other living entities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Eko bahūnāṁ yo vidadhāti kāmān: one person, the Supreme Lord, is supplying the necessities of life for all other living..." current
15:0815:08, 9 November 2020 diff hist +4,250 N The truth is that the many millions of human beings, animals, birds and trees - indeed, all living entities - are maintained solely by the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The truth is that the many millions of human beings, animals, birds and trees—indeed, all living entities—are maintained s..."
15:0415:04, 9 November 2020 diff hist +4,557 N They (so-called svamis) say, "Don't encourage service to Lord Narayana. It is better to serve the starving people of the world." Unfortunately such materialists, either singly or combined in the form of the United Nations, cannot fulfill their plans Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They say, "Don't encourage service to Lord Nārāyaṇa. It is better to serve the starving people of the world." Unfortunatel..."
14:5714:57, 9 November 2020 diff hist +4,021 N Unfortunately, their (the so-called philanthropists') meager efforts, either singly or together, do not solve anyone's problems Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unfortunately, their meager efforts, either singly or together, do not solve anyone's problems"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal..." current
14:5314:53, 9 November 2020 diff hist +4,484 N It (defiance of God) exists even in the higher planetary systems, where great demigods like Lord Brahma, Lord Siva and others reside. In this world everyone is puffed up with false prestige despite the failure of all his endeavors Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It exists even in the higher planetary systems, where great demigods like Lord Brahmā, Lord Śiva and others reside. In this..."
14:4614:46, 9 November 2020 diff hist +4,593 N It is fashionable for materialistic persons to compete with the power of God. When so-called scientists try to manufacture living entities in their laboratories, their only purpose is to defy the talent and ability of the SPG. This is called illusion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is fashionable for materialistic persons to compete with the power of God. When so-called scientists try to manufacture liv..."
11:5511:55, 9 November 2020 diff hist +4,850 N Narayana is actually the supreme controller of everyone. This understanding is self-realization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nārāyaṇa is actually the supreme controller of everyone. This understanding is self-realization"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|N..."
11:5211:52, 9 November 2020 diff hist +5,042 N Because (foolish persons) they do not realize the natural constitutional position of the living entity, they concoct names like daridra-narayana, svami-narayana or mithya-narayana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because they do not realize the natural constitutional position of the living entity, they concoct names like daridra-nārāya..."
11:4911:49, 9 November 2020 diff hist +4,840 N Foolish persons think Narayana to be on the platform of ordinary material existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Foolish persons think Nārāyaṇa to be on the platform of ordinary material existence"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{co..."
11:4611:46, 9 November 2020 diff hist +5,378 N No one in the material world can deny that he is under control. The Supreme Lord, Narayana, who is beyond this material existence, controls everyone. The following Vedic mantra confirms this point: eko ha vai narayana asit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one in the material world can deny that he is under control. The Supreme Lord, Nārāyaṇa, who is beyond this material ex..."
11:4211:42, 9 November 2020 diff hist +4,972 N Unless one surrenders to the lotus feet of the Lord, the material energy in its many varieties will continue to control him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"unless one surrenders to the lotus feet of the Lord, the material energy in its many varieties will continue to control him"}}..."
11:4011:40, 9 November 2020 diff hist +5,422 N All members of society remain always under the Supreme Lord's control. Still, some people foolishly deny the existence of God. Self-realization means to understand one's subordinate position in relation to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all members of society remain always under the Supreme Lord's control. Still, some people foolishly deny the existence of God"..."
11:2911:29, 9 November 2020 diff hist +5,141 N The Lord creates the social divisions of human society - brahmanas, ksatriyas, vaisyas and sudras - and ordains that they follow rules and regulations suited to their particular position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord creates the social divisions of human society—brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas, vaiśyas and śūdras—and ordains that t..."
11:2411:24, 9 November 2020 diff hist +5,300 N What to speak of women, all living entities are prakrti (female) and therefore dependent on the Supreme Lord, as Krsna Himself explains in Bhagavad-gita (BG 7.5), apareyam itas tv anyam prakrtim viddhi me param Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"What to speak of women, all living entities are prakṛti (female) and therefore dependent on the Supreme Lord, as Kṛṣṇa..."
11:1811:18, 9 November 2020 diff hist +5,241 N A woman is compared to a doll (darumayi) because she has no independence. She should always be controlled by a man. Still, due to false prestige, a class of women wants to remain independent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A woman is compared to a doll (dārumayī) because she has no independence. She should always be controlled by a man. Still, d..."
10:4210:42, 9 November 2020 diff hist +5,672 N Everyone is under the control of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, exactly like dancing dolls controlled by a puppeteer or a woman controlled by her husband Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone is under the control of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, exactly like dancing dolls controlled by a puppeteer or a..." current
10:4010:40, 9 November 2020 diff hist 0 Yet although God is residing within their hearts, foolish people say, "I cannot see God. Please show Him to me" No edit summary current
10:4010:40, 9 November 2020 diff hist +4,957 N Yet although God is residing within their hearts, foolish people say, "I cannot see God. Please show Him to me" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yet although God is residing within their hearts, foolish people say, "I cannot see God. Please show Him to me"}} {{notes|}} {..."
10:3810:38, 9 November 2020 diff hist +5,054 N The Lord is situated within everyone's heart, and outside as well. Within the heart He is the Supersoul, the incarnation who acts as the adviser and witness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is situated within everyone's heart, and outside as well. Within the heart He is the Supersoul, the incarnation who a..."
10:3610:36, 9 November 2020 diff hist +5,017 N In Bhagavad-gita (BG 18.61) Krsna says, isvarah sama-bhutanam hrd-dese 'rjuna tisthati: "The Supreme Lord is situated in everyone's heart, O Arjuna" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā"|"Kṛṣṇa says, īśvaraḥ sama-bhūtānāṁ hṛd-deśe 'rjuna tiṣṭhati"|"The Supreme Lord is si..."
10:3410:34, 9 November 2020 diff hist +5,006 In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 1.8.19) Srimati Kuntidevi has explained that Krsna appears in this world nato natyadharo yatha, "exactly like an actor dressed as a player" No edit summary current
10:3110:31, 9 November 2020 diff hist +5,016 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 1.8.19) Srimati Kuntidevi has explained that Krsna appears in this world nato natyadharo yatha, "exactly like an actor dressed as a player" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (SB 1.8.19) Śrīmatī Kuntīdevī has explained that Kṛṣṇa appears in this world naṭo nāṭy..."
10:2910:29, 9 November 2020 diff hist +5,182 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is antarbahih, present within and without everything. One must overcome the delusion caused by the Lord's external energy and realize His presence both externally and internally Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead is antarbahiḥ, present within and without everything. One must overcome the delusion caus..." current
10:1810:18, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,006 N God's incarnations are always situated on the platform of suddha-sattva, pure transcendence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They are always situated on the platform of śuddha-sattva, pure transcendence"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|AL..." current

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