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16:2316:23, 10 November 2020 diff hist +3,689 N Generally the men of the higher classes of society - the brahmanas, ksatriyas and vaisyas - do not eat meat Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally the men of the higher classes of society—the brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas and vaiśyas—do not eat meat"}} {{notes|}..."
16:1816:18, 10 November 2020 diff hist +3,917 N Dvi-padam ca catus-padah: the four-legged animals (catus-padah), as well as food grains, are eatables for human beings (dvi-padam). These four-legged animals are those such as deer and goats, not cows, which are meant to be protected Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As mentioned herein, dvi-padāṁ ca catuṣ-padaḥ: the four-legged animals (catuṣ-padaḥ), as well as food grains, are e..." current
16:0916:09, 10 November 2020 diff hist +3,693 N By nature's law, or the arrangement of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, one kind of living entity is eatable by other living entities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By nature's law, or the arrangement of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, one kind of living entity is eatable by other livin..." current
16:0516:05, 10 November 2020 diff hist +1,797 N If the Pracetas tried to kill them off, their own subjects would also suffer, for trees are also required for food Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If the Pracetās tried to kill them off, their own subjects would also suffer, for trees are also required for food"}} {{notes..."
16:0116:01, 10 November 2020 diff hist +1,925 N Soma, the predominating deity of the moon, reminded the Pracetas that this vegetation had been created by the Lord of lords to provide food for everyone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Soma, the predominating deity of the moon, reminded the Pracetās that this vegetation had been created by the Lord of lords t..."
15:5715:57, 10 November 2020 diff hist +1,880 N The government or king has the duty of protecting not only the human beings, but all other living entities, including animals, trees and plants. No living entity should be killed unnecessarily Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the government or king has the duty of protecting not only the human beings, but all other living entities, including animals,..."
15:5015:50, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,676 N Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura says, somo vrksadhisthata sa eva vrksanam raja: Soma, the predominating deity of the moon, is the king of all vegetation. How can we believe that the maintainer of vegetation has no vegetation on his own planet Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura says, somo vṛkṣādhiṣṭhātā sa eva vṛkṣāṇāṁ rājā: Soma, the p..."
15:3815:38, 10 November 2020 diff hist +3,950 N Those engaged in preaching the glories of the Lord should be humbler than grass and more tolerant than a tree; then they can preach the glories of the Lord without difficulty Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those engaged in preaching the glories of the Lord should be humbler than grass and more tolerant than a tree; then they can p..."
15:2915:29, 10 November 2020 diff hist +3,766 N Hiranyakasipu and Ravana also performed great austerities, but they did so to demonstrate their demoniac tendencies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu and Rāvaṇa also performed great austerities, but they did so to demonstrate their demoniac tendencies"}} {..."
15:2315:23, 10 November 2020 diff hist +3,766 N A sadhu, a devotee, is never angry. Actually the real feature of devotees who undergo tapasya, austerity, is forgiveness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A sādhu, a devotee, is never angry. Actually the real feature of devotees who undergo tapasya, austerity, is forgiveness"}} {..."
15:1715:17, 10 November 2020 diff hist +3,811 N Although devotees undergo severe tapasya, however, they are vimanyavah, sadhavah, which means that they are never angry. They are always decorated with good qualities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although devotees undergo severe tapasya, however, they are vimanyavaḥ, sādhavaḥ, which means that they are never angry...."
15:1315:13, 10 November 2020 diff hist +3,908 N The word tapo-dipita-manyavah indicates that persons who have undergone severe austerity (tapasya) are endowed with great mystic power, as evinced by the Pracetas, who created fire and wind from their mouths Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the word tapo-dīpita-manyavaḥ indicates that persons who have undergone severe austerity (tapasya) are endowed with great m..."
15:0815:08, 10 November 2020 diff hist +3,220 N Ksatriyas are meant to protect human beings, whereas vaisyas are meant to protect useful animals, especially cows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṣatriyas are meant to protect human beings, whereas vaiśyas are meant to protect useful animals, especially cows"}} {{note..."
15:0315:03, 10 November 2020 diff hist +3,452 N The duty of the government and the ksatriyas is to see that the members of the third class, the vaisyas, who are neither brahmanas nor ksatriyas, are thus properly engaged Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The duty of the government and the kṣatriyas is to see that the members of the third class, the vaiśyas, who are neither br..."
14:5814:58, 10 November 2020 diff hist +3,245 N The proper engagements for vaisyas, according to their nature, are to farm and to protect cows Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the proper engagements for vaiśyas, according to their nature, are to farm and to protect cows"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angel..." current

17:4217:42, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,466 N Many trees are useful because they produce fruits and flowers, but many other trees are unnecessary. They could be used as fuel and the land cleared and used for agriculture. When the government is negligent, less grain is produced Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"many trees are useful because they produce fruits and flowers, but many other trees are unnecessary. They could be used as fue..."
17:2917:29, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,599 N His ten sons (Pracinabarhi's) were performing austerities within the water, and there was no king to see to the management of the world. When the ten sons, the Pracetas, came out of the water, they saw that the earth was overrun with trees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His ten sons, however, were performing austerities within the water, and therefore there was no king to see to the management..."
17:1817:18, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,590 N When Pracinabarhi was performing Vedic rituals in which the killing of animals was recommended, Narada Muni, out of compassion, advised him to stop. Pracinabarhi understood Narada properly and then left the kingdom to perform austerities in the forest Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When King Prācīnabarhi was performing Vedic rituals in which the killing of animals was recommended, Nārada Muni, out of co..."
17:0117:01, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,192 N In such association (of mahatmas) there is a full chance for hearing, describing and chanting about the name, form, qualities and paraphernalia of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, all of which are described in Srimad-Bhagavatam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in such association there is a full chance for hearing, describing and chanting about the name, form, qualities and parapherna..."
16:5316:53, 9 November 2020 diff hist +2,974 N It is said, mahat-sevam dvaram ahur vimukteh: (SB 5.5.2) if one wants to progress on the path of liberation, he should associate with mahatmas, or liberated devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said, mahat-sevāṁ dvāram āhur vimukteḥ: (SB 5.5.2) if one wants to progress on the path of liberation, he should..."
16:4816:48, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,540 N One should hear of the universal position of the virat form of the Lord as described in Srimad-Bhagavatam. That will help one save himself from material conditional life & elevate him to the path of liberation so that he can go back home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should hear of the universal position of the virāṭ form of the Lord as described in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. That will hel..."
16:4116:41, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,197 N Without this consciousness (the original consciousness), one melts into complete darkness. Whether one goes to the upper planetary systems or the hellish planetary systems, he simply wastes his time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Without this consciousness, one melts into complete darkness. Whether one goes to the upper planetary systems or the hellish p..."
16:3616:36, 9 November 2020 diff hist +3,159 N The Krsna consciousness movement is pushing forward the publication of Srimad-Bhagavatam, as explained especially for the understanding of the modern civilized man, to awaken him to his original consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is pushing forward the publication of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, as explained especially for..."
16:3116:31, 9 November 2020 diff hist +4,736 N One should engage all the activities of his life in the service of Lord Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should engage all the activities of his life in the service of Lord Kṛṣṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{comple..."
16:2616:26, 9 November 2020 diff hist +4,974 N One must always simply think of Krsna by chanting Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama. Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare. One should become Krsna's devotee worship Him and offer obeisances to Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must always simply think of Kṛṣṇa by chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare..."
16:2116:21, 9 November 2020 diff hist +4,981 N One should be neither pious nor impious. One should be a devotee and surrender to the lotus feet of Krsna. This surrendering process is also very easy. Even a child can perform it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should be neither pious nor impious. One should be a devotee and surrender to the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa. This surrende..."
16:1416:14, 9 November 2020 diff hist +5,115 N This is the perfection of life and the real solution to life's problems (to go back to Godhead). We should not be eager to go to the higher, heavenly planetary systems, nor should we act in such a way that we have to go to the hellish planets Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is the perfection of life and the real solution to life's problems. We should not be eager to go to the higher, heavenly..."
16:0716:07, 9 November 2020 diff hist +5,041 N Going from one planet to another does not solve the problems of life. The problems of life will only be solved when we no longer have to accept a material body. This can be possible if one simply becomes Krsna conscious Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"going from one planet to another does not solve the problems of life. The problems of life will only be solved when we no long..."
16:0316:03, 9 November 2020 diff hist +5,117 N Both of them (those in mode of goodness and those in ignorance) are subjected to the repetition of birth and death. In Bhagavad-gita it is stated that even one who is very pious returns to earth after his enjoyment in the higher planetary systems is over Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Both of them, however, are subjected to the repetition of birth and death. In Bhagavad-gītā it is stated that even one who i..."
15:5715:57, 9 November 2020 diff hist +4,967 N Urdhvam gacchanti sattva-stha: (BG 14.18) those in the mode of goodness are elevated to the heavenly planets. Adho gacchanti tamasah: similarly, those too engrossed in ignorance enter the hellish planetary systems Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ūrdhvaṁ gacchanti sattva-sthā: (BG 14.18) those in the mode of goodness are elevated to the heavenly planets. Adho gacchan..."
15:5115:51, 9 November 2020 diff hist +5,111 N This corresponds to the beginning of Lord Krsna's instructions in Bhagavad-gita. Tatha dehantara-praptih: (BG 2.13) within this material world, one is simply meant to change from one body to another in different planetary systems Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This corresponds to the beginning of Lord Kṛṣṇa's instructions in Bhagavad-gītā. Tathā dehāntara-prāptiḥ: (BG 2.1..."

18:0118:01, 8 November 2020 diff hist +4,592 N The money actually belongs to Krsna, who says in Bhagavad-gita, bhoktaram yajna-tapasam sarva-loka-mahesvaram: "I am the true enjoyer of sacrifices and penances, and I am the owner of all the planets." Nothing belongs to anyone but Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The money actually belongs to Kṛṣṇa, who says in Bhagavad-gītā (BG 5.29), bhoktāraṁ yajña-tapasāṁ sarva-loka-ma..."
17:5117:51, 8 November 2020 diff hist +3,999 N Wherever there is money, it must be engaged in the service of Lord Narayana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Wherever there is money, it must be engaged in the service of Lord Nārāyaṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}} {{complete|A..." current
17:4517:45, 8 November 2020 diff hist +4,087 Money is also called laksmi, and Laksmi is always engaged in the service of Narayana No edit summary current
17:4417:44, 8 November 2020 diff hist +4,147 N A sudra does not know how to use money to render transcendental loving service to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A śūdra does not know how to use money to render transcendental loving service to the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Angela}}..."
17:3717:37, 8 November 2020 diff hist +4,376 N Because in this age there are no qualified brahmanas, ksatriyas or vaisyas, almost everyone is a sudra (kalau sudra-sambhavah). The sudra mentality is causing great harm to modern civilization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because in this age there are no qualified brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas or vaiśyas, almost everyone is a śūdra (kalau śūdra-..."
17:2917:29, 8 November 2020 diff hist +4,473 N According to the Vedic culture, brahmanas do not possess anything, whereas ksatriyas possess riches, but only for performing sacrifices and other noble activities as prescribed in the Vedic injunctions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the Vedic culture, brāhmaṇas do not possess anything, whereas kṣatriyas possess riches, but only for perform..."
17:2417:24, 8 November 2020 diff hist +4,254 N When one possesses more wealth than necessary, he certainly becomes very proud. This is the situation of men in modern civilization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one possesses more wealth than necessary, he certainly becomes very proud. This is the situation of men in modern civiliz..."
17:1417:14, 8 November 2020 diff hist +2,525 N According to the Vedic etiquette, even an enemy who comes to a householder's home should be received in such a gentle way that he forgets that he has come to the home of an enemy. A guest who comes to one's home should be received very politely Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the Vedic etiquette, even an enemy who comes to a householder's home should be received in such a gentle way that..."
17:0117:01, 8 November 2020 diff hist +2,156 N If one does not show respect to such highly elevated persons but indulges in false pride, he receives punishment in Ksarakardama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one does not show respect to such highly elevated persons but indulges in false pride, he receives punishment in Kṣāraka..."
16:5316:53, 8 November 2020 diff hist +2,317 N Brahmanas, ksatriyas and vaisyas must behave according to the principles of their order. If they fall down to the level of sudras, who are accustomed to drink liquor they will be punished Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas and vaiśyas must behave according to the principles of their order. If they fall down to the level..."
16:4916:49, 8 November 2020 diff hist +1,985 N One should not be a brahmana in name only and engage in all kinds of sinful activities, especially drinking liquor Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not be a brāhmaṇa in name only and engage in all kinds of sinful activities, especially drinking liquor"}} {{not..."
16:4216:42, 8 November 2020 diff hist +2,932 N The members of such a government are described as dasyu, thieves. Their main activity will be to plunder the wealth of the people Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the members of such a government are described as dasyu, thieves. Their main activity will be to plunder the wealth of the peo..." current
16:3816:38, 8 November 2020 diff hist +3,103 N On the plea of relieving the suffering caused by the ensuing famine, the government will impose heavy taxes, especially on the wealthy mercantile community Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the plea of relieving the suffering caused by the ensuing famine, the government will impose heavy taxes, especially on the..."
16:3316:33, 8 November 2020 diff hist +2,844 N Because human beings are becoming more and more sinful there will be a scarcity of rain, and naturally no food grains will be produced Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because human beings are becoming more and more sinful. there will be a scarcity of rain, and naturally no food grains will be..."
16:1716:17, 8 November 2020 diff hist +2,691 N The practice of forcing one's wife to drink one's own semen is a black art practiced by extremely lusty persons. Those who practice this very abominable activity say that if a wife is forced to drink her husband's semen, she remains very faithful to him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The practice of forcing one's wife to drink one's own semen is a black art practiced by extremely lusty persons. Those who pra..."
16:0716:07, 8 November 2020 diff hist +3,442 N In Calcutta there are many slaughterhouses where animal flesh is sold that has supposedly been offered in sacrifice before the goddess Kali. The sastras enjoin that one can sacrifice a small goat before the goddess Kali once a month Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Calcutta there are many slaughterhouses where animal flesh is sold that has supposedly been offered in sacrifice before the..."
16:0016:00, 8 November 2020 diff hist +3,174 If one violates the Vedic instructions while performing yajna and simply makes a show of sacrifice for the purpose of killing animals, he is punishable after death No edit summary current
15:5815:58, 8 November 2020 diff hist +3,405 N How such a person (that indulges in killing animals) is punished is described herein. The word dambha-yajnesu in this verse (SB 5.26.25) is significant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How such a person is punished is described herein. The word dambha-yajñeṣu in this verse is significant"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
15:4715:47, 8 November 2020 diff hist +3,526 N Because of his previous connection with bhakti-yoga, a man is born into a prestigious family of brahmanas or aristocrats. Having taken such a birth, one should utilize it to perfect bhakti-yoga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of his previous connection with bhakti-yoga, a man is born into a prestigious family of brāhmaṇas or aristocrats."..."

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