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14:4914:49, 17 November 2020 diff hist +4,384 N Even after achieving so-called perfection, many karmis, jnanis and yogis become attached to material activities again Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"even after achieving so-called perfection, many karmīs, jñānīs and yogīs become attached to material activities again"}}..."
14:4314:43, 17 November 2020 diff hist +2,310 N Spirit is finer than the mind, and everyone has experience of how swiftly the mind travels from one place to another Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Spirit is finer than the mind, and everyone has experience of how swiftly the mind travels from one place to another"}} {{note..."
14:3314:33, 17 November 2020 diff hist +2,390 N Some devotees go to Vaikunthaloka, and others go to Goloka Vrndavana to become associates of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some devotees go to Vaikuṇṭhaloka, and others go to Goloka Vṛndāvana to become associates of Kṛṣṇa"}} {{notes|}}..." current
14:3214:32, 17 November 2020 diff hist +2,775 N The result of perfection in Krsna consciousness is that after giving up one's material body, one is immediately transferred to the spiritual world in one's original spiritual body to become an associate of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The result of perfection in Kṛṣṇa consciousness is that after giving up one's material body, one is immediately transfer..."
12:3712:37, 17 November 2020 diff hist +2,782 N The Lord says in Bhagavad-gita (BG 4.9): One who knows the transcendental nature of My appearance & activities does not, upon leaving the body, take his birth again in this material world, but attains My eternal abode, O Arjuna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who knows the transcendental nature of My appearance and activities does not, upon leaving the body, take his birth again..."
12:3012:30, 17 November 2020 diff hist +2,187 N Understanding that the same Visnudutas had returned, Ajamila offered them his obeisances by bowing down before them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Understanding that the same Viṣṇudūtas had returned, Ajāmila offered them his obeisances by bowing down before them"}} {..."
12:2312:23, 17 November 2020 diff hist +2,414 N The Visnudutas had gone away for some time to give Ajamila a chance to become firmly fixed in meditation upon the Lord. Now that his devotion had matured, they returned to take him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Viṣṇudūtas had gone away for some time to give Ajāmila a chance to become firmly fixed in meditation upon the Lord...."
12:1412:14, 17 November 2020 diff hist +2,222 N The Visnudutas who had rescued Ajamila came before him again when his mind was firmly fixed upon the form of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Viṣṇudūtas who had rescued Ajāmila came before him again when his mind was firmly fixed upon the form of the Lord"}}..."
12:0712:07, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,137 N The first-class yogi is he who controls his senses and detaches himself from material activities by always thinking of the form of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The first-class yogī is he who controls his senses and detaches himself from material activities by always thinking of the fo..."
12:0512:05, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,413 N As confirmed by the Supreme Personality of Godhead in Bhagavad-gita (6.47): Of all yogis, he who always abides in Me with great faith, worshiping Me in transcendental loving service, is most intimately united with Me in yoga and is the highest of all Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Of all yogīs, he who always abides in Me with great faith, worshiping Me in transcendental loving service, is most intimately..."
11:5811:58, 17 November 2020 diff hist +2,876 N In every temple there is a transcendental form of the Lord, and one may easily think of this form Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In every temple there is a transcendental form of the Lord, and one may easily think of this form"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Sha..."
11:5411:54, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,333 N Yogis try to concentrate their minds upon the form of the Supersoul, Visnu, within the heart, but this same objective is easily achieved when one's mind is absorbed in the Deity worshiped in the temple Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yogīs try to concentrate their minds upon the form of the Supersoul, Viṣṇu, within the heart, but this same objective is..."
11:4711:47, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,107 N There is no distinction between the form of the Lord and the Lord Himself. Therefore bhakti-yoga is the most easy system of yoga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no distinction between the form of the Lord and the Lord Himself. Therefore bhakti-yoga is the most easy system of yo..." current
11:4511:45, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,034 N If one worships the Deity in the temple, one's mind will naturally be absorbed in thought of the Lord and His form Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one worships the Deity in the temple, one's mind will naturally be absorbed in thought of the Lord and His form"}} {{notes|..."
11:3711:37, 17 November 2020 diff hist +2,366 N This is the process (of devotional service) descending from time immemorial. Learning from the life of Ajamila, we should vow with determination to do what is necessary to follow this path Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is the process descending from time immemorial. Learning from the life of Ajāmila, we should vow with determination to d..."
11:3311:33, 17 November 2020 diff hist +2,449 N The devotees who have joined the Krsna consciousness movement may live comfortably in our many temples and engage in the devotional service of the Lord. Thus they can control the mind and senses and achieve the highest success in life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotees who have joined the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement may live comfortably in our many temples and engage in the..."
08:0008:00, 17 November 2020 diff hist +2,424 N Vrndavana and Sridhama Mayapur are better for devotees than any other places Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vṛndāvana and Śrīdhāma Māyāpur are better for devotees than any other places"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{..."
07:5707:57, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,084 N One is welcome to live in Vrndavana and Navadvipa for the rest of his life in order to achieve the highest success by the very simple method of chanting the holy name of the Lord and taking prasada. Thus one may return home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One is welcome to live in those holy places for the rest of his life in order to achieve the highest success by the very simpl..."
07:5007:50, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,095 N Krsna consciousness movement now has centers in Vrndavana and Navadvipa so that those who want to live a retired life, whether they be devotees or not, can go there and with determination give up the bodily concept of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement now has centers in Vṛndāvana and Navadvīpa so that those who want to live a retired lif..."
07:3607:36, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,213 N One should chant the holy name of the Lord and keep oneself free from the contaminations of this material world, especially the contaminations of lusty desires for illicit sex, meat-eating, intoxication and gambling Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should chant the holy name of the Lord and keep oneself free from the contaminations of this material world, especially th..."
07:2807:28, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,098 N This consciousness (that one is not the body, but is within the body) can be possible only if one chants the holy name of Krsna, the Hare Krsna maha-mantra, and always keeps oneself in the association of devotees. This is the secret of success Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This consciousness can be possible only if one chants the holy name of Kṛṣṇa, the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra, and alw..."
07:2607:26, 17 November 2020 diff hist +2,715 N Bhagavad-gita begins with the spiritual instruction that one is not the body, but is within the body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhagavad-gītā begins with the spiritual instruction that one is not the body, but is within the body"}} {{notes|}} {{compile..."
07:1607:16, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,094 N Everyone is like a play toy in the hands of the illusory energy and is acting as she moves him. One should come to Krsna consciousness to release oneself and also to release others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone is like a play toy in the hands of the illusory energy and is acting as she moves him. One should come to Kṛṣṇa..."
07:1207:12, 17 November 2020 diff hist +4,121 Such an advanced devotee (he who propagates the KCM) will never fall down, for Krsna will give him special protection. That is the sum and substance of the Krsna consciousness movement No edit summary current
07:1007:10, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,267 N The activities of the Krsna consciousness movement are meant not only for oneself but for others also. This is the perfection of Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The activities of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement are meant not only for oneself but for others also. This is the perfe..."
07:0207:02, 17 November 2020 diff hist +2,249 N We have been elevated to an exalted position by the mercy of Krsna and the spiritual master, and if we remember that this is a great opportunity and pray to Krsna that we will not fall again, our lives will be successful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We have been elevated to an exalted position by the mercy of Kṛṣṇa and the spiritual master, and if we remember that thi..."
06:5406:54, 17 November 2020 diff hist +2,925 N We must be conscious of the difference between our present and past conditions and should always be very careful not to fall from the most exalted life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We must be conscious of the difference between our present and past conditions and should always be very careful not to fall f..."
06:5206:52, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,054 N We should always appreciate this opportunity. By the grace of the Lord we are opening many branches, and we should use this good fortune to chant the holy name of the Lord and serve the Supreme Personality of Godhead directly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we should always appreciate this opportunity. By the grace of the Lord we are opening many branches, and we should use this go..."
06:3506:35, 17 November 2020 diff hist +2,849 N Those engaged in broadcasting the holy name of Narayana, Krsna, through the Krsna consciousness movement should always consider what our position was before we came and what it is now Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those engaged in broadcasting the holy name of Nārāyaṇa, Kṛṣṇa, through the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement shoul..."
06:3006:30, 17 November 2020 diff hist +2,486 N Ajamila, who was now a realized soul, could understand that because of his past spiritual activities in devotional service, he had gotten this opportunity to chant the holy name of Vaikunthapati in his horrible condition at the time of death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ajāmila, who was now a realized soul, could understand that because of his past spiritual activities in devotional service, h..."
06:2706:27, 17 November 2020 diff hist +2,020 N The name Vaikunthapati, which means "the master of the spiritual world," is not different from the name Vaikuntha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The name Vaikuṇṭhapati, which means"|"the master of the spiritual world"|"is not different from the name Vaikuṇṭha"}}..." current
06:1306:13, 17 November 2020 diff hist +4,374 If at the time of death the devotee can remember his own name, such as Krsnadasa or Govinda dasa, he can be saved from the greatest danger. Therefore the change of names at the time of initiation is essential No edit summary current
06:0806:08, 17 November 2020 diff hist +4,422 N In our Krsna consciousness movement we therefore change a devotee's name to a form that reminds him of Visnu. If at the time of death the devotee can remember his own name, such as Krsnadasa or Govinda dasa, he can be saved from the greatest danger Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In our Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement we therefore change a devotee's name to a form that reminds him of Viṣṇu. If at..."
06:0006:00, 17 November 2020 diff hist +4,144 N The Lord, from within, gave Ajamila the opportunity to name his youngest son Narayana so that in affection he would constantly call "Narayana! Narayana!" and thus be saved from the most fearful and dangerous condition. Such is the mercy of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord, from within, gave Ajamila the opportunity to name his youngest son Narayana so that in affection he would constantly..."
05:5105:51, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,886 N The Lord, who is situated in everyone's heart, is so kind that if one has ever rendered service to Him, the Lord never forgets him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord, who is situated in everyone's heart, is so kind that if one has ever rendered service to Him, the Lord never forgets..."
05:4905:49, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,846 N The Lord says in Bhagavad-gita (15.15), 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|"I am seated in everyone's heart, and from Me come remembrance, knowledge and forgetfulness"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Sharmistha..."
04:4104:41, 17 November 2020 diff hist +3,902 N Association with devotees is recommended by all the sastras because by even a moment of such association one can receive the seed for all perfection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Association with devotees is recommended by all the śāstras because by even a moment of such association one can receive the..."

17:4217:42, 16 November 2020 diff hist +1,962 N The hellish planets are situated in the lower portions of this universe. Therefore they are called adho bhuvah. Ajamila could understand that the Yamadutas had come from that region Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the hellish planets are situated in the lower portions of this universe. Therefore they are called adho bhuvaḥ. Ajāmila cou..."
17:3717:37, 16 November 2020 diff hist +2,132 N Because of his association with a prostitute, Ajamila abandoned all his duties. Regretting this, Ajamila now considered himself quite fallen Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of his association with a prostitute, Ajāmila abandoned all his duties. Regretting this, Ajāmila now considered hims..."
17:2917:29, 16 November 2020 diff hist +2,471 The duty of a pure devotee is to regret his past sinful activities in illicit sex, intoxication, meat-eating and gambling No edit summary current
17:2217:22, 16 November 2020 diff hist +2,028 N The Visnudutas had given Ajamila the chance to become a pure devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Viṣṇudūtas had given Ajāmila the chance to become a pure devotee"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complete|A..." current
17:1617:16, 16 November 2020 diff hist +3,535 If the boy and girl are devotees there need be no such considerations (examining the horoscopes). A devotee is transcendental, and therefore in a marriage between devotees, the boy and girl form a very happy combination No edit summary current
17:1117:11, 16 November 2020 diff hist +150 Vedic astrology reveals whether one has been born in the vipra-varna, ksatriya-varna, vaisya-varna or sudra-varna, according to the three qualities of material nature No edit summary current
17:0917:09, 16 November 2020 diff hist +301 The custom in Vedic society is to examine the horoscopes of a girl and boy being considered for marriage to see whether their combination is suitable No edit summary current
17:0317:03, 16 November 2020 diff hist +4,548 N Having been elevated to that platform (of devotional service), Ajamila began to lament for his past materialistic activities and glorify the name, fame, form and pastimes of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Having been elevated to that platform, Ajāmila began to lament for his past materialistic activities and glorify the name, fa..."
16:5016:50, 16 November 2020 diff hist +4,053 N When one is situated on the platform of devotional service, one is freed from impediments and completely satisfied Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is situated on the platform of devotional service, one is freed from impediments and completely satisfied"}} {{notes|..."
16:4816:48, 16 November 2020 diff hist +4,145 N The bhagavata religion teaches that the Lord and the living entity are eternally related and that the duty of the living entity is to surrender to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The bhāgavata religion teaches that the Lord and the living entity are eternally related and that the duty of the living enti..."
16:4216:42, 16 November 2020 diff hist +4,184 N One who is interested in spiritual life should be attached to paro dharmah, the religious principles by which one becomes a devotee of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one who is interested in spiritual life should be attached to paro dharmaḥ, the religious principles by which one becomes a..."
16:4016:40, 16 November 2020 diff hist +4,346 N People generally think that religion should be pursued for material profit. This may be suitable for persons interested in material life, but one who is interested in spiritual life should be attached to paro dharmah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People generally think that religion should be pursued for material profit. This may be suitable for persons interested in mat..."
16:3416:34, 16 November 2020 diff hist +4,190 N Bhakti, devotional service, is paro dharmah, transcendental dharma; it is not material dharma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhakti, devotional service, is paro dharmaḥ, transcendental dharma; it is not material dharma"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Sharm..." current

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