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19:3819:38, 16 November 2020 diff hist +4,928 N Demons, or atheists, always disturb the demigods, or devotees, and therefore Krsna descends to punish the atheists and demons and fulfill the desire of His devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Demons, or atheists, always disturb the demigods, or devotees, and therefore Kṛṣṇa descends to punish the atheists and d..."
19:3119:31, 16 November 2020 diff hist +4,784 N The demigods certainly wanted Lord Visnu to relieve their anxiety, but now they directly approach Lord Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demigods certainly wanted Lord Viṣṇu to relieve their anxiety, but now they directly approach Lord Kṛṣṇa"}} {{no..."
19:2319:23, 16 November 2020 diff hist +3,993 N Bhaktivinoda Thakura sings, marabi rakhabi-yo iccha tohara: "O Lord (Krsna), I fully surrender unto Your lotus feet. Now, as You desire, You may protect me or annihilate me. You have the full right to do either" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura sings, mārabi rākhabi-yo icchā tohārā"|"O Lord, I fully surrender unto Your lotus feet. Now, as Y..."
18:5718:57, 16 November 2020 diff hist +3,931 N Admitting that they (the demigods) have forgotten pure devotional service because of extensive material opportunities, they fully surrender to the Lord, leaving to His consideration whether to maintain them or annihilate them. Such surrender is necessary Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Admitting that they have forgotten pure devotional service because of extensive material opportunities, they fully surrender t..."
17:2817:28, 16 November 2020 diff hist +2,937 N The conditioned soul suffering from various tribulations because of existing in this material world can be relieved only when he seeks shelter at the Lord's lotus feet Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conditioned soul suffering from various tribulations because of existing in this material world can be relieved only when..."
17:1417:14, 16 November 2020 diff hist +2,903 N When one comes under the shadow of a big tree, the disturbances caused by the heat of the scorching sun are immediately mitigated, without one's asking for relief. Therefore the whole concern of the conditioned soul should be the lotus feet of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when one comes under the shadow of a big tree, the disturbances caused by the heat of the scorching sun are immediately mitiga..."
17:0617:06, 16 November 2020 diff hist +4,973 N A pure devotee always engages in the service of the Lord without demanding anything. The Lord is present everywhere and knows the necessities of His devotees; consequently there is no need to disturb Him by asking Him for material benefits Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure devotee always engages in the service of the Lord without demanding anything. The Lord is present everywhere and knows..."
11:4211:42, 16 November 2020 diff hist +4,809 N Bhagavad-gita (7.16) mentions four kinds of pious men who begin devotional service to the Lord - one who is distressed (arta), one in need of money (artharthi), one who is inquisitive (jijnasu) and one who is searching for the Absolute Truth (jnani) Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhagavad-gītā"|"mentions four kinds of pious men who begin devotional service to the Lord—one who is distressed (ārta), o..."
11:3611:36, 16 November 2020 diff hist +5,225 A pure devotee knows that there is no need to ask the Absolute Truth for any material necessities. Therefore, while informing the Lord about their distress in being attacked by Vrtrasura, the demigods apologized for offering prayers for their safety No edit summary
11:3611:36, 16 November 2020 diff hist +4,699 N A pure devotee is aware that since nothing is unknown to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, He need not be informed of a devotee's conveniences and inconveniences Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure devotee is aware that since nothing is unknown to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, He need not be informed of a devo..."
11:3111:31, 16 November 2020 diff hist +4,680 N Brahman, the impersonal Absolute Truth, is all-pervading, and Paramatma is locally situated in everyone's heart, but Bhagavan, who is worshipable by the devotees, is the original cause of all causes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahman, the impersonal Absolute Truth, is all-pervading, and Paramātmā is locally situated in everyone's heart, but Bhagav..."
11:2811:28, 16 November 2020 diff hist +4,668 N The Absolute Truth exists in three phases of spiritual understanding - Brahman, Paramatma and Bhagavan (brahmeti paramatmeti bhagavan iti sabdyate (SB 1.2.11)). Bhagavan, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is the cause of Brahman and Paramatma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Absolute Truth exists in three phases of spiritual understanding—Brahman, Paramātmā and Bhagavān (brahmeti paramātme..."
11:1911:19, 16 November 2020 diff hist +2,224 N Lord Brahma is considered the father of the demigods, but Krsna, or Lord Visnu, is the father of Brahma because Brahma took birth from the lotus flower growing from the Lord's abdomen Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Brahmā is considered the father of the demigods, but Kṛṣṇa, or Lord Viṣṇu, is the father of Brahmā because Br..."
11:1411:14, 16 November 2020 diff hist +5,052 N Srila Madhvacarya says: vividham bhava-patratvat sarve visnor vibhutayah. Krsna is the original Personality of Godhead (krsnas tu bhagavan svayam (SB 1.3.28)). All the other incarnations proceed from Lord Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Madhvācārya says: vividhaṁ bhāva-pātratvāt sarve viṣṇor vibhūtayaḥ. Kṛṣṇa is the original Personal..."
11:1211:12, 16 November 2020 diff hist +4,902 N It is to be noted herein (SB 6.9.40) that Lord Visnu, in His various incarnations, is always the protector of His devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is to be noted herein that Lord Viṣṇu, in His various incarnations, is always the protector of His devotees"}} {{notes|..."
11:1011:10, 16 November 2020 diff hist +5,184 N Sakama devotees, of course, achieve from the Lord the results they desire from their prayers, but they do not immediately become fit to return to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sakāma devotees, of course, achieve from the Lord the results they desire from their prayers, but they do not immediately bec..."
11:0611:06, 16 November 2020 diff hist +5,712 N Even while suffering in the midst of difficulties, devotees simply offer their prayers and service more enthusiastically. In this way they become firmly fixed in devotional service and eligible to return home, back to Godhead, without a doubt Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even while suffering in the midst of difficulties, devotees simply offer their prayers and service more enthusiastically. In t..."
10:0210:02, 16 November 2020 diff hist +5,480 N Sakama devotees immediately pray to the Lord as soon as they are in difficulty, but they are regarded as pious because they consider themselves fully dependent on the mercy of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sakāma devotees immediately pray to the Lord as soon as they are in difficulty, but they are regarded as pious because they c..." current
09:5909:59, 16 November 2020 diff hist +5,384 m Even if an akama devotee is suffering, he thinks this is due to his past impious activities and agrees to suffer the consequences. He never disturbs the Lord Nirmal moved page Even if an akama devotee is suffering, he thinks this is due to his past impious activities and agrees to suffer the consequences to [[Even if an akama devotee is suffering, he thinks this is due to his past impious activities and...
09:5709:57, 16 November 2020 diff hist +5,293 N Even if an akama devotee is suffering, he thinks this is due to his past impious activities and agrees to suffer the consequences. He never disturbs the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if an akāma devotee is suffering, he thinks this is due to his past impious activities and agrees to suffer the conseque..."
09:5409:54, 16 November 2020 diff hist +5,779 N The difference between sakama and akama devotees is that when sakama devotees, like the demigods, fall into difficulty, they approach the SPG for relief, whereas akama devotees, even in the greatest danger, never disturb the Lord for material benefits Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The difference between sakāma and akāma devotees is that when sakāma devotees, like the demigods, fall into difficulty, the..."
09:5109:51, 16 November 2020 diff hist +4,916 N The Lord is called Trivikrama because He showed His strength by delivering the entire universe with merely three steps Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is called Trivikrama because He showed His strength by delivering the entire universe with merely three steps"}} {{no..." current
09:4909:49, 16 November 2020 diff hist +4,965 N The Lord's incarnations are so powerful that Lord Vamanadeva covered the entire universe with two steps and therefore had no place for His third step Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord's incarnations are so powerful that Lord Vāmanadeva covered the entire universe with two steps and therefore had no..."
09:4609:46, 16 November 2020 diff hist +5,334 N The sakama devotees are sometimes disturbed by the demons and Raksasas, but the Lord is so kind that He always saves them by appearing as an incarnation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sakāma devotees are sometimes disturbed by the demons and Rākṣasas, but the Lord is so kind that He always saves them..."
09:3809:38, 16 November 2020 diff hist +5,126 N Because of their pious activities, the sakama devotees are promoted to the higher planetary systems, but at heart they still desire to lord it over the material resources Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of their pious activities, the sakāma devotees are promoted to the higher planetary systems, but at heart they still..."
09:2909:29, 16 November 2020 diff hist +3,072 A devotee who has once tasted the nectar from the Lord's lotus feet can realize what transcendental pleasure there is in the Lord's devotional service No edit summary current
09:2609:26, 16 November 2020 diff hist +3,762 The entire world is permeated by the three gunas, and one can understand His presence according to one's modes of material nature No edit summary current
09:2509:25, 16 November 2020 diff hist +3,621 N According to various stages of intelligence, one realizes the presence of the Supreme in everything through the manifestations of His energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to various stages of intelligence, one realizes the presence of the Supreme in everything through the manifestations..." current
09:2309:23, 16 November 2020 diff hist +3,543 N Because the Lord is the Supersoul, He is the active principle of every living entity and even the atom (andantara-stha-paramanu-cayantara-stham). He is the actual reality Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the Lord is the Supersoul, He is the active principle of every living entity and even the atom (aṇḍāntara-stha-pa..."
09:1909:19, 16 November 2020 diff hist +3,526 N The Lord (Krsna) says in Bhagavad-gita (BG 13.3), ksetra-jnam capi mam viddhi sarva-ksetresu bharata: "O scion of Bharata, you should understand that I am also the knower in all bodies" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord says in Bhagavad-gītā"|"kṣetra-jñaṁ cāpi māṁ viddhi sarva-kṣetreṣu bhārata"|"O scion of Bharata, you..."
09:1609:16, 16 November 2020 diff hist +3,699 N By His one plenary portion as Paramatma, antaryami, the Lord is all-pervading throughout the unlimited universes. He is the pratyak, or antaryami, of all living entities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By His one plenary portion as Paramātmā, antaryāmī, the Lord is all-pervading throughout the unlimited universes. He is th..." current
09:1209:12, 16 November 2020 diff hist +3,429 N The words sarva-vastuni vastu-svarupah indicate that the Supreme Lord is the active principle of everything Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The words sarva-vastuni vastu-svarūpaḥ indicate that the Supreme Lord is the active principle of everything"}} {{notes|}} {..." current
08:5908:59, 16 November 2020 diff hist +3,399 God is one, but people understand the Absolute Truth from different angles of vision. The unintelligent see contradictions in Him, but sober devotees find no contradictions No edit summary current
08:5708:57, 16 November 2020 diff hist +3,370 N Fear results from being absorbed in duality. When one is in knowledge of duality, one knows both fear and bliss. The same Supreme Lord is a source of bliss to devotees and fear to nondevotees who have a poor fund of knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"fear results from being absorbed in duality. When one is in knowledge of duality, one knows both fear and bliss. The same Supr..."
08:5408:54, 16 November 2020 diff hist +3,292 N When Nrsimhadeva appeared, Prahlada Maharaja saw the Lord as the supreme solace, whereas his father, a demon, saw Him as the ultimate death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when Nṛsiṁhadeva appeared, Prahlāda Mahārāja saw the Lord as the supreme solace, whereas his father, a demon, saw Him a..."
08:5008:50, 16 November 2020 diff hist +3,577 N A rope is one truth, but some mistake it for a snake, whereas others know it to be a rope. Similarly, devotees who know the Supreme Personality of Godhead do not see contradictions in Him, but nondevotees regard Him as the snakelike source of all fear Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A rope is one truth, but some mistake it for a snake, whereas others know it to be a rope. Similarly, devotees who know the Su..." current
08:4608:46, 16 November 2020 diff hist +3,073 N In Bhagavad-gita (BG 4.11) the Lord (Krsna) says, ye yatha mam prapadyante tams tathaiva bhajamy aham: "As one surrenders unto Me, I reward him accordingly" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā"|"the Lord says, ye yathā māṁ prapadyante tāṁs tathaiva bhajāmy aham"|"As one surrenders unto Me, I..." current
08:3408:34, 16 November 2020 diff hist +5,538 N In Vrndavana, the damsels of Vrajabhumi enjoy transcendental bliss in the company of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, and they feel the same transcendental bliss in separation when Krsna and Balarama leave Vrndavana for Mathura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Vṛndāvana, the damsels of Vrajabhūmi enjoy transcendental bliss in the company of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, K..."
08:2808:28, 16 November 2020 diff hist +5,023 N Freedom from duality applies not only to the Lord but also to His devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"freedom from duality applies not only to the Lord but also to His devotees"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}}..."

22:2822:28, 15 November 2020 diff hist +5,975 Nondevotees cannot understand the contradictions present in the Supreme Lord or His devotees. Therefore in Bhagavad-gita the Lord says that the transcendental pastimes can be understood through devotional service; to nondevotees they are inconceivable No edit summary current
22:2722:27, 15 November 2020 diff hist +5,351 N Because He (God) is all-powerful, He is not subject to the conditioned soul's arguments regarding His existence or nonexistence. He is pleased to protect His devotees by killing their enemies. He enjoys both the killing and the protecting Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because He is all-powerful, He is not subject to the conditioned soul's arguments regarding His existence or nonexistence. He..."
22:1822:18, 15 November 2020 diff hist +5,430 We should not be astonished to find contradictions in the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Actually there are no contradictions. That is the meaning of His being supreme No edit summary current
22:1722:17, 15 November 2020 diff hist +5,533 N Since He (God) is full in all transcendental attributes, nothing abominable from the material world can exist in Him. He is transcendental and spiritual, and therefore conceptions of material happiness and distress do not apply to Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since He is full in all transcendental attributes, nothing abominable from the material world can exist in Him. He is transcen..."
22:0822:08, 15 November 2020 diff hist +4,984 N Distinctions and contradictions are impossible in Him (God) because only from Him have they emanated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Distinctions and contradictions are impossible in Him because only from Him have they emanated"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal..." current
22:0622:06, 15 November 2020 diff hist +4,986 The Supreme Personality of Godhead, being self-sufficient, is full of transcendental bliss (atmarama) No edit summary current
22:0522:05, 15 November 2020 diff hist +5,496 The Supreme Personality of Godhead enjoys bliss in two ways - when He appears happy and when He appears distressed No edit summary current
21:5821:58, 15 November 2020 diff hist +3,740 N He (Krsna) also says, ye bhajanti tu mam bhaktya mayi te tesu capy aham: "If one becomes My devotee and fully surrenders unto Me, I give him special attention" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He also says, ye bhajanti tu māṁ bhaktyā mayi te teṣu cāpy aham"|"If one becomes My devotee and fully surrenders unto M..."
21:5221:52, 15 November 2020 diff hist +133 Actually the Lord (Krsna) says in Bhagavad-gita (BG 9.29), samo 'ham sarva-bhutesu na me dvesyo 'sti na priyah: "I am equal to everyone. No one is My enemy, and no one is My friend" No edit summary current
21:5121:51, 15 November 2020 diff hist +3,599 N Actually the Lord (Krsna) says in Bhagavad-gita (BG 9.29), samo 'ham sarva-bhutesu na me dvesyo 'sti na priyah: "I am equal to everyone. No one is My enemy, and no one is My friend" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually the Lord says in Bhagavad-gītā"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-11-15T21:51:29Z}} {{..."
21:3821:38, 15 November 2020 diff hist +3,524 N The Lord is apapa-viddham; He is never contaminated by the reactions of so-called sinful activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is apāpa-viddham; He is never contaminated by the reactions of so-called sinful activities"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..." current

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