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02:5402:54, 12 November 2020 diff hist +3,993 N Laksmi was carried away by the materialistic Ravana. Ravana kidnapped Sita, the goddess of fortune belonging to Lord Rama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lakṣmī was carried away by the materialistic Rāvaṇa. Rāvaṇa kidnapped Sītā, the goddess of fortune belonging to Lor..."
02:5202:52, 12 November 2020 diff hist +4,149 N The goddess of fortune cannot stay anywhere but by the side of Narayana; therefore another of her names is Cancala, restless. She cannot be peaceful unless she is in the company of her husband, Narayana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The goddess of fortune cannot stay anywhere but by the side of Nārāyaṇa; therefore another of her names is Cañcalā, rest..."
02:5002:50, 12 November 2020 diff hist +3,932 N Riches come from Laksmi, the goddess of fortune, and the goddess of fortune is the property of Narayana, the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Riches come from Lakṣmī, the goddess of fortune, and the goddess of fortune is the property of Nārāyaṇa, the Supreme Pe..." current
02:4302:43, 12 November 2020 diff hist +3,425 N People do not generally like this demand (to surrender to Krsna), but one who cultivates spiritual knowledge for many births eventually surrenders unto the lotus feet of the Lord (bahunam janmanam ante jnanavan mam prapadyate) - BG 7.19 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People do not generally like this demand, but one who cultivates spiritual knowledge for many births eventually surrenders unt..."
02:3802:38, 12 November 2020 diff hist +3,207 N The results of all one's activities should be utilized not for sense gratification but for the mission of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The results of all one's activities should be utilized not for sense gratification but for the mission of the Supreme Personal..."
02:3602:36, 12 November 2020 diff hist +3,484 N The Lord Himself says in Bhagavad-gita (9.27): "O son of Kunti, all that you do, all that you eat, all that you offer and give away, as well as all austerities that you may perform, should be done as an offering unto Me" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O son of Kuntī, all that you do, all that you eat, all that you offer and give away, as well as all austerities that you may..."
02:3302:33, 12 November 2020 diff hist +3,261 N The Vedas enjoin that one should awaken to spiritual consciousness and utilize all his activities to attain the favor of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Vedas enjoin that one should awaken to spiritual consciousness and utilize all his activities to attain the favor of the S..."
02:3102:31, 12 November 2020 diff hist +3,341 N Unfortunately, karmis are very attached to material sense gratification, and they cannot appreciate the miserable condition of material life, neither in this life nor in the next Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unfortunately, karmīs are very attached to material sense gratification, and they cannot appreciate the miserable condition o..."
02:2902:29, 12 November 2020 diff hist +3,139 N Not knowing the value of life, karmis create situations whereby they suffer in this life and the next Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Not knowing the value of life, karmīs create situations whereby they suffer in this life and the next"}} {{notes|}} {{compile..."
02:2102:21, 12 November 2020 diff hist +3,765 N Indeed, he (the conditioned soul) commits abominable acts that cause him to suffer both in this life and in the next. Consequently illicit sex must be stopped by those who are spiritually inclined or who are on the path of spiritual realization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Indeed, he commits abominable acts that cause him to suffer both in this life and in the next. Consequently illicit sex must b..."
02:1802:18, 12 November 2020 diff hist +3,551 N Material life is such that due to indulgence in illicit sex, gambling, intoxication and meat-eating, the conditioned soul is always in a dangerous condition Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Material life is such that due to indulgence in illicit sex, gambling, intoxication and meat-eating, the conditioned soul is a..."
02:1402:14, 12 November 2020 diff hist +2,804 N Nidrahara-viharakadi-vijitau. Following in the footsteps of the Gosvamis, we should try to reduce sleeping, eating, mating and defending Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nidrāhāra-vihārakādi-vijitau. Following in the footsteps of the Gosvāmīs, we should try to reduce sleeping, eating, mati..."
02:1302:13, 12 November 2020 diff hist +3,140 N The Gosvamis of Vrndavana practically did not sleep at all. Of course, they slept some, for the body requires sleep, but they slept only about two hours, and sometimes not even that. They always engaged in spiritual cultivation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Gosvāmīs of Vṛndāvana practically did not sleep at all. Of course, they slept some, for the body requires sleep, but..."
02:0902:09, 12 November 2020 diff hist +162 Material life means being fully absorbed in eating, sleeping, mating and defending. Out of these, sleep is taken very seriously No edit summary current
02:0602:06, 12 November 2020 diff hist +2,615 N Sometimes, due to misery, one becomes very hardened toward his affectionate sons, daughters and wife. This is but part of the blazing fire of the forest of material life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes, due to misery, one becomes very hardened toward his affectionate sons, daughters and wife. This is but part of the..." current
02:0402:04, 12 November 2020 diff hist +2,380 N The happiness of family life is compared to a drop of water in the desert. No one can be happy in family life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The happiness of family life is compared to a drop of water in the desert. No one can be happy in family life"}} {{notes|}} {{..." current
01:5901:59, 12 November 2020 diff hist +3,997 N Highly advanced spiritualists recommend that one should not enter the grhastha-asrama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Highly advanced spiritualists therefore recommend that one should not enter the gṛhastha-āśrama"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|N..."
01:5701:57, 12 November 2020 diff hist +4,106 N It is as though they (householders) were pierced by thorns and hurt by pebbles. Material attachment is so strong that despite the suffering, one cannot give it up Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is as though they were pierced by thorns and hurt by pebbles. Material attachment is so strong that despite the suffering,..."
01:5301:53, 12 November 2020 diff hist +4,209 N In India, the father is supposed to get his children married. When he does so, his responsibility to the family is complete. Arranging marriages is very difficult, especially in these days Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In India, the father is supposed to get his children married. When he does so, his responsibility to the family is complete. A..."
01:5101:51, 12 November 2020 diff hist +4,148 N There are many social functions for keeping a prestigious position in society. In different countries and societies there are various festivals and rituals Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many social functions for keeping a prestigious position in society. In different countries and societies there are..." current
01:4601:46, 12 November 2020 diff hist +2,795 N Sometimes this (the conditioned soul imagining that his father or grandfather has again come in the form of his son or grandson) may happen, but in any case the conditioned soul likes to take pleasure in such concocted thoughts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes this may happen, but in any case the conditioned soul likes to take pleasure in such concocted thoughts"}} {{notes|}..."
01:4201:42, 12 November 2020 diff hist +2,861 N They (the conditioned souls) gather together as family members, and the material affection is so strong that even after a father or grandfather passes away, one takes pleasure in thinking that they return to the family in different forms Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They gather together as family members, and the material affection is so strong that even after a father or grandfather passes..."
01:3901:39, 12 November 2020 diff hist +2,426 N In conditional life, the living entity is temporarily with many other conditioned souls Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In conditional life, the living entity is temporarily with many other conditioned souls"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{co..." current
01:3801:38, 12 November 2020 diff hist +2,811 N Influenced by fruitive activity, he (the conditioned soul) comes together with his relatives, fathers, sons and grandfathers, exactly as straws gather together in a moving stream. In a moment the straws are thrown everywhere, and they lose contact Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Influenced by fruitive activity, he comes together with his relatives, fathers, sons and grandfathers, exactly as straws gathe..."
01:3401:34, 12 November 2020 diff hist +2,423 N Due to ignorance of the real existence of the Lord, the conditioned soul imagines many things Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Due to ignorance of the real existence of the Lord, the conditioned soul imagines many things"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}..."

17:2717:27, 11 November 2020 diff hist +2,656 N If government men are opposed to a person, that person will be bereft of all his riches, which he has accumulated with great care over a long period of time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If government men are opposed to a person, that person will be bereft of all his riches, which he has accumulated with great c..."
17:2517:25, 11 November 2020 diff hist +2,631 N The word raja-kula-raksasa is very significant. Srimad-Bhagavatam was compiled about five thousand years ago, yet government men are referred to as Raksasas, or carnivorous demons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word rāja-kula-rakṣasā is very significant. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam was compiled about five thousand years ago, yet gover..."
17:1817:18, 11 November 2020 diff hist +2,722 N Without Krsna consciousness, people will deteriorate further and further into a hellish condition wherein they will perform abominable acts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Without Kṛṣṇa consciousness, people will deteriorate further and further into a hellish condition wherein they will perf..."
17:1717:17, 11 November 2020 diff hist +2,835 N We also receive information from Srimad-Bhagavatam that in this age of Kali the time is quickly approaching when a relative will kill another relative for a small farthing Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We also receive information from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam that in this age of Kali the time is quickly approaching when a relative..."
17:1517:15, 11 November 2020 diff hist +2,705 N When a conditioned soul needs something, he forgets his relationship with his relatives and exploits his own father or son Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a conditioned soul needs something, he forgets his relationship with his relatives and exploits his own father or son"}}..."
17:1317:13, 11 November 2020 diff hist +2,846 N Once we actually saw a distressed man steal ornaments from his daughter just to maintain himself. As the English proverb goes, necessity knows no law Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Once we actually saw a distressed man steal ornaments from his daughter just to maintain himself. As the English proverb goes,..."
17:0717:07, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,427 N A real guru is well versed in the conclusions of Vedic knowledge (vedais ca sarvair aham eva vedyah) - BG 15.15 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is well versed in the conclusions of Vedic knowledge (vedaiś ca sarvair aham eva vedyaḥ"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}..."
17:0317:03, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,714 N Jada Bharata instructed Rahugana Maharaja so well that the King was relieved from the bodily conception. One cannot become happy by accepting a false guru. A guru should be accepted as advised in Srimad-Bhagavatam - SB 11.3.21 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Jaḍa Bharata instructed Rahūgaṇa Mahārāja so well that the King was relieved from the bodily conception. One cannot bec..."
16:5916:59, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,539 N People want to be cheated, and therefore they go to yogis and svamis who play tricks, but tricks do not mitigate the miseries of material life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"people want to be cheated, and therefore they go to yogīs and svāmīs who play tricks, but tricks do not mitigate the miseri..."
16:5616:56, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,504 One should approach a guru who can extinguish the blazing fire of this material world, the struggle for existence No edit summary current
16:5216:52, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,368 N Cheaters are always there to manufacture their own way of spiritual realization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Cheaters are always there to manufacture their own way of spiritual realization"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|A..."
16:3716:37, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,015 Material wealth and opulence attained through previous pious activities can be fully utilized for one's benefit in this life and the next if one is Krsna conscious. One should not try to possess more than he needs for the bare necessities No edit summary current
16:3616:36, 11 November 2020 diff hist +3,757 N Unless the conditioned soul engages his possessions in the service of the Lord, he eats a forbidden apple and thereby loses his paradise. Lord Sri Krsna therefore advises that one's possessions should be given unto Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless he does so, he eats a forbidden apple and thereby loses his paradise. Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa therefore advises that one..."
16:3316:33, 11 November 2020 diff hist +3,675 N If one engages his possessions in the service of the Lord under the guidance of a proper spiritual master. he will attain happiness both in this life and the next Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one engages his possessions in the service of the Lord under the guidance of a proper spiritual master. he will attain happ..."
16:3016:30, 11 November 2020 diff hist +3,581 N Such activities (enjoying the wealth and riches of pious activities) will not help the conditioned soul in any way, neither in this life nor the next Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such activities will not help the conditioned soul in any way, neither in this life nor the next"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirm..."
16:2716:27, 11 November 2020 diff hist +3,715 N The wealth and riches acquired through previous pious activities should not be misused for sense gratification. Enjoying them for sense gratification is like enjoying the fruits of a poisonous tree Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The wealth and riches acquired through previous pious activities should not be misused for sense gratification. Enjoying them..."
16:2116:21, 11 November 2020 diff hist +1,802 N There are different types of enemies within this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are different types of enemies within this material world"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|}} {{goal|0}} {{f..." current
16:1716:17, 11 November 2020 diff hist +3,808 N After repeated attempts and failures, he fully surrenders to the lotus feet of the Lord. The Lord then gives him directions, and, attaining happiness, he forgets all material engagement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After repeated attempts and failures, he fully surrenders to the lotus feet of the Lord. The Lord then gives him directions, a..."
16:1416:14, 11 November 2020 diff hist +3,656 N The Lord understands the devotee who hesitates to engage in the Lord's service, not knowing whether he should again try to revive his material life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord understands the devotee who hesitates to engage in the Lord's service, not knowing whether he should again try to rev..." current
16:1116:11, 11 November 2020 diff hist +3,841 N This (taking everything away from the devotee) is a special favor granted by the Lord to a devotee who cannot fully surrender to the Lord due to a strong bodily conception Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is a special favor granted by the Lord to a devotee who cannot fully surrender to the Lord due to a strong bodily concept..."
16:0616:06, 11 November 2020 diff hist +3,829 N He (the devotee) feels that his family does not care for him any longer, and he therefore completely surrenders unto the lotus feet of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He feels that his family does not care for him any longer, and he therefore completely surrenders unto the lotus feet of the S..."
16:0316:03, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,335 N Sri Krsna says that He takes everything away from the devotee whom He especially favors when that devotee is overly attached to material possessions. When everything is taken away, the devotee feels helpless and frustrated in society, friendship and love Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa says that He takes everything away from the devotee whom He especially favors when that devotee is overly att..."
15:5915:59, 11 November 2020 diff hist +3,518 N By the association of devotees, a person may become convinced of the material futility Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the association of devotees, a person may become convinced of the material futility"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{com..."
15:5715:57, 11 November 2020 diff hist +3,866 N The main disease in material life is the bodily conception. Being baffled again and again in material activity, the conditioned soul temporarily thinks of the futility of material enjoyment, but he again tries the same thing Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The main disease in material life is the bodily conception. Being baffled again and again in material activity, the conditione..."
15:5015:50, 11 November 2020 diff hist +4,509 Illicit sex is the most prominent sin due to lusty desire. When one associates with the mode of passion, he is implicated in suffering life after life No edit summary

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