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10:4010:40, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,564 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu has advised that one who has taken birth as a human being in Bharata-varsa must first realize himself as a part and parcel of Krsna, and after taking to Krsna consciousness, he must distribute this knowledge all over the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu has advised that one who has taken birth as a human being in Bhārata-varṣa must first realize hi..."
10:3710:37, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,294 N The inhabitants of places other than Bharata-varsa have facilities for material enjoyment, but they do not have the same facility to take to Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The inhabitants of places other than Bhārata-varṣa have facilities for material enjoyment, but they do not have the same fa..."
10:3510:35, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,579 N Taking advantage of all the facilities offered him, a human being who has taken birth in the land of Bharata-varsa should become a fully enlightened devotee and go back home, back to Godhead. This is the subject matter of the Krsna consciousness movement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Taking advantage of all the facilities offered him, a human being who has taken birth in the land of Bhārata-varṣa should b..."
10:3210:32, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,654 N One should endeavor to go back home, back to Godhead. Otherwise there is no difference between human life and the lives of jungle animals and birds. Animals and birds also have freedom, but because of their lower birth, they cannot use it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Otherwise there is no difference between human life and the lives of jungle animals and birds. Animals and birds also have fre..."
10:2710:27, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,558 N One has to come down again even from the liberated condition of being merged in Brahman, and certainly one must come down from the heavenly kingdom. One should endeavor to go back home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one has to come down again even from the liberated condition of being merged in Brahman, and certainly one must come down from..."
10:2310:23, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,602 N Other paths, such as the path of jnana and the path of karma, are not very profitable. Pious activities can elevate one to the higher planetary systems, and by speculative knowledge one can merge into the Brahman existence, but that is not real profit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Other paths, such as the path of jñāna and the path of karma, are not very profitable. Pious activities can elevate one to t..."
10:1910:19, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,431 N There are many pure devotees in Navadvipa and Vrndavana who have no desire other than to execute devotional service (anyabhilasita-sunyam jnana-karmady-anavrtam (CC Madhya 19.167)), and one may thus become free from the bondage of material conditions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there are many pure devotees who have no desire other than to execute devotional service (anyābhilāṣitā-śūnyaṁ jñān..."
10:1210:12, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,932 N In the land of Bharata-varsa one can very easily perform the sankirtana-yajna, which consists of sravanam kirtanam visnoh (SB 7.5.23), or one can perform other methods of devotional service, such as smaranam vandanam arcanam dasyam sakhyam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the land of Bhārata-varṣa one can very easily perform the saṅkīrtana-yajña, which consists of śravaṇaṁ kīrtana..."
09:5609:56, 11 November 2020 diff hist +5,243 N Chanting of the holy name of Narayana and chanting of other names are never equal, despite what Mayavadis think Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Chanting of the holy name of Nārāyaṇa and chanting of other names are never equal, despite what Māyāvādīs think"}} {{n..."
09:5309:53, 11 November 2020 diff hist +5,585 N According to the author of Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, if one compares sankirtana-yajna to other yajnas, he is a pasandi, an infidel, and is liable to be punished by Yamaraja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the author of Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta, if one compares saṅkīrtana-yajña to other yajñas, he is a pāṣ..."
09:5109:51, 11 November 2020 diff hist +5,364 N Even the performance of one hundred asvamedha sacrifices cannot compare to the sacrifice of sankirtana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even the performance of one hundred aśvamedha sacrifices cannot compare to the sacrifice of saṅkīrtana"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
09:4809:48, 11 November 2020 diff hist +5,587 N Such a person (one who performs sankirtana to please Krsna) has perfect intelligence, whereas others are in the ignorance of material existence. Of all the sacrifices mentioned in the Vedic literatures, the performance of sankirtana-yajna is the best Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such a person has perfect intelligence, whereas others are in the ignorance of material existence. Of all the sacrifices menti..."
09:4509:45, 11 November 2020 diff hist +5,541 N In Caitanya-caritamrta, Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami says that since Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu is the inaugurator of the sankirtana movement, anyone who performs sankirtana to please the Lord is very, very glorious Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Kṛṣṇadāsa Kavirāja Gosvāmī says that since Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is the inaugurator..." current
09:3709:37, 11 November 2020 diff hist +5,547 N I pray not to be allowed to take birth in such a condemned place - where there is no opportunity to remember Krsna's lotus feet Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I pray not to be allowed to take birth in such a condemned place"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|20..."
09:3309:33, 11 November 2020 diff hist +6,047 It would be better to live perpetually cramped within the airtight bag of a mother's womb, where one can at least remember the lotus feet of the Lord, than to live in a place where there is no opportunity to remember His lotus feet No edit summary current
09:2209:22, 11 November 2020 diff hist +5,910 N One should not desire to be elevated even to a place in the heavenly planetary systems if it has no propaganda to expand the glories of the SP of Godhead, no trace of Vaisnavas, pure devotees of God, and no festivals for spreading Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not desire to be elevated even to a place in the heavenly planetary systems if it has no propaganda to expand the g..."
09:1809:18, 11 November 2020 diff hist +5,398 N To distribute prasada to millions of hungry people hankering for spiritual emancipation is the mission of the Krsna consciousness movement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"to distribute prasāda to millions of hungry people hankering for spiritual emancipation. This is the mission of the Kṛṣ..." current
09:1309:13, 11 November 2020 diff hist +5,518 N They (Sri Nityananda, Sri Gadadhara and Sri Advaita and many devotees like Srivasa) are always engaged in chanting the name of the Lord and are always describing Lord Krsna. Therefore this is the best among all the places in the universe Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They are always engaged in chanting the name of the Lord and are always describing Lord Kṛṣṇa. Therefore this is the bes..."
09:0909:09, 11 November 2020 diff hist +5,665 N Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu is always accompanied by His very confidential associates such as Sri Nityananda, Sri Gadadhara and Sri Advaita and by many devotees like Srivasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is always accompanied by His very confidential associates such as Śrī Nityānanda, Śrī Gad..."
09:0509:05, 11 November 2020 diff hist +5,793 N In the Nadia district the best place is Navadvipa because Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu appeared there to inaugurate the performance of the sacrifice of chanting the Hare Krsna maha-mantra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nadia the best place is Navadvīpa because Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu appeared there to inaugurate the performance of the sacr..."
09:0209:02, 11 November 2020 diff hist +5,788 N Within this universe, this earth is the best planet, and on this planet the land of Bharata-varsa is the best; in the land of Bharatavarsa, Bengal is still better, in Bengal the district of Nadia is still better, and in Nadia the best place is Navadvipa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"within this universe, this earth is the best planet, and on this planet the land of Bhārata-varṣa is the best; in the land..."
09:0009:00, 11 November 2020 diff hist +5,582 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu appeared in the land of Bharata-varsa, specifically in Bengal, in the district of Nadia, where Navadvipa is situated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu appeared in the land of Bhārata-varṣa, specifically in Bengal, in the district of Nadia, where N..." current
08:4908:49, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,022 N One should go directly to Krsna and engage in His service. This is the best opportunity offered to the inhabitants of Bharata-varsa. One who is fit to return home, back to Godhead, is no longer liable to the results of karma, good or bad Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should go directly to Kṛṣṇa and engage in His service. This is the best opportunity offered to the inhabitants of Bh..."
08:4608:46, 11 November 2020 diff hist +3,784 N One should try to follow the instructions of Krsna exactly and thus become fully eligible to be promoted to the kingdom of God (tyaktva deham punar janma naiti mam eti so'rjuna) - BG 4.9 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should try to follow the instructions of Kṛṣṇa exactly and thus become fully eligible to be promoted to the kingdom..."
08:4108:41, 11 November 2020 diff hist +3,931 N One should take to Krsna consciousness, as Krsna Himself recommends. Man-mana bhava mad-bhakto mad-yaji mam namaskuru: (BG 18.65) "Always think of Me, become My devotee, worship Me and offer Me obeisances." This is very easy, even for a child Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should take to Kṛṣṇa consciousness, as Kṛṣṇa Himself recommends. Man-manā bhava mad-bhakto mad-yājī māṁ..."
08:3708:37, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,050 N One should certainly give up all other propositions and surrender to Krsna. Krsna will then immediately take charge and relieve one of the results of past sinful life (aham tvam sarva-papebhyo moksayisyami ma sucah) - BG 18.66 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should certainly give up all other propositions and surrender to Kṛṣṇa. Kṛṣṇa will then immediately take charg..."
08:2708:27, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,487 N One should try to return home, back to Godhead, to the Vaikuntha planets - or to the topmost Vaikuntha planet, Goloka Vrndavana - to live eternally in full, blissful knowledge in the company of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should try to return home, back to Godhead, to the Vaikuṇṭha planets—or to the topmost Vaikuṇṭha planet, Goloka..."
08:2508:25, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,428 N The conclusion is that one who has taken birth in the land of Bharata-varsa must follow the instructions given personally by the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conclusion is that one who has taken birth in the land of Bhārata-varṣa must follow the instructions given personally b..."
08:2208:22, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,410 N They (the demigods) became captivated by a higher standard of sense gratification, and therefore they forgot the lotus feet of Lord Narayana at the time of death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they became captivated by a higher standard of sense gratification, and therefore they forgot the lotus feet of Lord Nārāya..."
08:2008:20, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,687 N The demigods even regret having been elevated to the higher planetary systems. The denizens of the heavenly planets regret that they could not take full advantage of being born in the land of Bharata-varsa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the demigods even regret having been elevated to the higher planetary systems. The denizens of the heavenly planets regret tha..."
08:1808:18, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,680 N After the results of one's sacrifices, charity and other pious activities expire, one must return to the lower planetary systems and again feel the pangs of birth and death. However, one who becomes Krsna conscious can go back to Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"after the results of one's sacrifices, charity and other pious activities expire, one must return to the lower planetary syste..."
08:1308:13, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,570 N People in the land of Bharata-varsa generally follow the Vedic principles and consequently perform great sacrifices by which they can be elevated to the heavenly planets. However, what is the use of such great attainments Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People in the land of Bhārata-varṣa generally follow the Vedic principles and consequently perform great sacrifices by whic..."
08:1108:11, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,354 N The land of Bharata-varsa is so exalted that by taking birth there one can not only attain the heavenly planets but also go directly back home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The land of Bhārata-varṣa is so exalted that by taking birth there one can not only attain the heavenly planets but also go..."
07:5307:53, 11 November 2020 diff hist +3,581 N If one makes his life successful in devotional service and then preaches devotional service in other parts of the world, people throughout the world will actually benefit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one makes his life successful in devotional service and then preaches devotional service in other parts of the world, peopl..."
07:5007:50, 11 November 2020 diff hist +3,690 N In Bharata-varsa, all the acaryas contributed their experience, and Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu personally appeared to teach the people of Bharata-varsa how to progress in spiritual life and be fixed in devotional service to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhārata-varṣa, all the ācāryas contributed their experience, and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu personally appeared to tea..."
07:4607:46, 11 November 2020 diff hist +3,336 N There are many facilities in India, Bharata-varsa, for executing devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many facilities in India, Bhārata-varṣa, for executing devotional service"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{com..." current
07:4007:40, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,218 N When one's mind is always engaged at the Lord's lotus feet he loses all attraction for material activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he loses all attraction for material activities"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|}} {{goal|0}} {{first|2020-11-11T..."
07:3707:37, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,684 N Devotional service is actual liberation. When one is attracted by the beauty of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and his mind is always engaged at the Lord's lotus feet, he is no longer interested in subjects that do not help him in self-realization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service is actual liberation. When one is attracted by the beauty of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and his min..."
07:3307:33, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,500 N When one becomes brahma-bhuta (SB 4.30.20), spiritually realized, one understands that he is not the body and that working in the bodily concept of life is useless and misdirected. Then his devotional service begins Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one becomes brahma-bhūta"|"spiritually realized, one understands that he is not the body and that working in the bodily..."
07:3007:30, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,245 N In the material world, in the bodily concept of life, everyone is working in the wrong direction Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material world, in the bodily concept of life, everyone is working in the wrong direction"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirm..." current
07:2807:28, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,445 N Brahman realization is the beginning of liberation, and Paramatma realization is still further advancement toward the realm of liberation, but one achieves real liberation when he understands his position as an eternal servant of the SP of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahman realization is the beginning of liberation, and Paramātmā realization is still further advancement toward the realm..."
07:1807:18, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,844 N No one is being trained to act according to the principles of varnasrama-dharma, and thus people are becoming increasingly degraded and are heading in the direction of animal life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one is being trained to act according to the principles of varṇāśrama-dharma, and thus people are becoming increasingly..."
07:1607:16, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,593 N In the name of secular government, unqualified people are taking the supreme governmental posts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the name of secular government, unqualified people are taking the supreme governmental posts"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirma..." current
07:1407:14, 11 November 2020 diff hist +5,217 N Because there is no institution to teach people how to become brahmanas, ksatriyas, vaisyas and sudras or brahmacaris, grhasthas, vanaprasthas and sannyasis, these demons want a classless society. This is resulting in chaotic conditions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because there is no institution to teach people how to become brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas, vaiśyas and śūdras or brahmacārī..."
07:0807:08, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,977 N In the land of Bharata-varsa, the institution of varnasrama-dharma may be easily adopted. At the present moment, certain demoniac sections of the population of Bharatavarsa are disregarding the system of varnasrama-dharma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the land of Bhārata-varṣa, the institution of varṇāśrama-dharma may be easily adopted. At the present moment, certai..."
07:0107:01, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,694 N Quoting from the Visnu Purana (389), the great sage Parasara Muni has recommended: "The SP of Godhead, Lord Visnu, is worshiped by the proper execution of prescribed duties in the system of varna and asrama. There is no other way to satisfy the Lord" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Viṣṇu, is worshiped by the proper execution of prescribed duties in the system of..."

19:0719:07, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,593 N All these rivers (Brahmaputra, Sona, Candravasa, Tamraparni, Avatoda, Krtamala, Vaihayasi, Kaveri, Veni, etc.) are transcendental. Therefore one can be purified by remembering them, touching them or bathing in them. This practice is still going on Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All these rivers are transcendental. Therefore one can be purified by remembering them, touching them or bathing in them. This..."
19:0119:01, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,882 N We are very attached to material enjoyment, but when we transfer that same attachment to Krsna, we traverse the path of liberation. One has to practice this yoga system and none other Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We are very attached to material enjoyment, but when we transfer that same attachment to Kṛṣṇa, we traverse the path of..."
19:0019:00, 10 November 2020 diff hist +2,693 N The perfection of yoga consists of giving up attachment for this body and bodily relationships and transferring that attachment to Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The perfection of yoga consists of giving up attachment for this body and bodily relationships and transferring that attachmen..."
18:5718:57, 10 November 2020 diff hist +3,046 N Unless we practice this yoga system (of always engaging in devotional service, always worshiping Krsna and always offering obeisances unto Him), our illusory attachment for this bad body, which is full of stool and urine, is impossible to give up Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless we practice this yoga system, our illusory attachment for this bad body, which is full of stool and urine, is impossibl..." current

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