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18:4818:48, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,362 N He (Vrtrasura) stopped all his bodily activities and became situated in trance. Taking advantage of the silence of Vrtrasura's body, Indra pierced the demon's abdomen, and because of Vrtrasura's trance, Indra was able to come out Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he stopped all his bodily activities and became situated in trance. Taking advantage of the silence of Vṛtrāsura's body, In..."
18:4318:43, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,140 N He (Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura) says that when Vrtrasura swallowed King Indra and his carrier, the elephant, he thought, "Now I have killed Indra, and therefore there is no more need of fighting. Now let me return home, back to Godhead" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He says that when Vṛtrāsura swallowed King Indra and his carrier, the elephant, he thought"|"Now I have killed Indra, and t..."
18:3918:39, 18 November 2020 diff hist +2,748 N Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura explains that Indra, not Vrtrasura, was actually killed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura explains that Indra, not Vṛtrāsura, was actually killed"}} {{notes|}} {{compile..."
18:2718:27, 18 November 2020 diff hist +1,920 N It appears from the statement of this verse (SB 6.12.26) that sometimes there are flying mountains and that their wings are cut by the thunderbolt of Indra. Vrtrasura's huge body resembled such a mountain Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It appears from the statement of this verse that sometimes there are flying mountains and that their wings are cut by the thun..."
18:2118:21, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,750 N Devotees of Lord Visnu may aspire for a position in Vaikunthaloka, but a devotee of Krsna never aspires even for the facilities of Vaikuntha; he wants to return to Goloka Vrndavana and associate with Lord Krsna in His eternal pastimes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotees of Lord Viṣṇu may aspire for a position in Vaikuṇṭhaloka, but a devotee of Kṛṣṇa never aspires even for..."
18:1318:13, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,269 N He (the pure devotee) wants to associate with Krsna's atmosphere of Vrndavana's beauty. These are the highest ambitions of a devotee of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He wants to associate with Kṛṣṇa's atmosphere of Vṛndāvana's beauty. These are the highest ambitions of a devotee of..."
18:1018:10, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,363 N He (the pure devotee) simply wants to associate with the Supreme Personality of Godhead like the inhabitants of Vrndavana - Srimati Radharani, the gopis, Krsna's father and mother (Nanda Maharaja and Yasoda), Krsna's friends and Krsna's servants Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He simply wants to associate with the Supreme Personality of Godhead like the inhabitants of Vṛndāvana—Śrīmatī Rādhā..."
18:0218:02, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,022 N A pure devotee is never attracted to any exalted position within this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure devotee is never attracted to any exalted position within this material world"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{compl..." current
17:5817:58, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,472 N Vrtrasura prayed "I do not want the facilities for happiness on Brahmaloka, Svargaloka or even Dhruvaloka, not to speak of this earth or the lower planets. I simply want to return home, back to Godhead." This is the determination of a pure devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vṛtrāsura has formerly prayed"|"I do not want the facilities for happiness on Brahmaloka, Svargaloka or even Dhruvaloka, no..."
17:5017:50, 18 November 2020 diff hist +2,537 N He (Indra) was struck with wonder that Vrtrasura was such an exalted devotee that he could fix his mind without deviation upon the lotus feet of Lord Krsna, Vasudeva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he was struck with wonder that Vṛtrāsura was such an exalted devotee that he could fix his mind without deviation upon the..."
17:4517:45, 18 November 2020 diff hist +2,766 N As for Prahlada Maharaja, he was initiated by Narada Muni, and therefore it was possible for him to become a great devotee, although he was born in a family of demons. For Vrtrasura, however, Indra could not detect such causes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As for Prahlāda Mahārāja, he was initiated by Nārada Muni, and therefore it was possible for him to become a great devotee..."
17:4017:40, 18 November 2020 diff hist +2,397 N King Indra wondered how Vrtrasura could have been elevated to the position of an exalted devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Indra wondered how Vṛtrāsura could have been elevated to the position of an exalted devotee"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|N..."
17:3117:31, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,733 N Anyone can be purified if he takes shelter of a pure devotee and molds his character according to the pure devotee's direction. Then, even if one is a Kirata, Andhra, Pulinda or whatever, he can be purified and elevated to the position of a maha-paurusya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone can be purified if he takes shelter of a pure devotee and molds his character according to the pure devotee's direction..."
17:2217:22, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,705 N Kiratas, Hunas, Andhras, Pulindas, Pulkasas, Abhiras, Sumbhas, Yavanas and members of the Khasa races, and even others addicted to sinful acts can be purified by taking shelter of the devotees of the Lord, for He is the supreme power Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kirātas, Hūṇas, Āndhras, Pulindas, Pulkaśas, Ābhīras, Śumbhas, Yavanas and members of the Khasa races, and even other..."
17:1617:16, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,284 N This (being brought to the position of a perfect person) is possible if an unalloyed devotee tries to serve the Lord by delivering him in this way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is possible if an unalloyed devotee tries to serve the Lord by delivering him in this way"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal..."
17:0817:08, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,600 N Vrtrasura was considered a demon, but actually he was more than qualified as a devotee, or maha-paurusya. If one somehow becomes a devotee of the Supreme Lord, whatever his position, he can be brought to the position of a perfect person Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vṛtrāsura was considered a demon, but actually he was more than qualified as a devotee, or mahā-pauruṣya. If one somehow..."
17:0017:00, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,348 N It is said in the Padma Purana that the distinction between a demigod and a demon is that a demigod is a devotee of Lord Visnu whereas a demon is just the opposite Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said in the Padma Purāṇa that the distinction between a demigod and a demon is that a demigod is a devotee of Lord Vi..."
16:5716:57, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,387 N Lord Visnu is the maha-purusa. Therefore one who becomes a Vaisnava attains the position of a maha-paurusya. This position was attained by Maharaja Pariksit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Viṣṇu is the mahā-puruṣa. Therefore one who becomes a Vaiṣṇava attains the position of a mahā-pauruṣya. Thi..."
16:3616:36, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,228 N An unalloyed devotee is sure to return home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An unalloyed devotee is sure to return home, back to Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-1..." current
16:3316:33, 18 November 2020 diff hist +2,790 N An unalloyed devotee is never disturbed by any kind of trying circumstance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An unalloyed devotee is never disturbed by any kind of trying circumstance"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}}..."
16:2016:20, 18 November 2020 diff hist +2,452 N Even so-called demons sometimes have exalted devotion for the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Therefore Indra smiled reassuringly at Vrtrasura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even so-called demons sometimes have exalted devotion for the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Therefore Indra smiled reassurin..."
16:1816:18, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,952 N Then he (Indra) remembered great devotees like Prahlada Maharaja and Bali Maharaja, who had been born in the families of demons, and thus he came to his senses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then he remembered great devotees like Prahlāda Mahārāja and Bali Mahārāja, who had been born in the families of demons,..."
15:5415:54, 18 November 2020 diff hist +2,257 One should perform his duty under all circumstances, even though one may know what the result will be No edit summary current
15:2815:28, 18 November 2020 diff hist −3 Since everything is supplied by God, the living entity, being fully dependent on Him, should not protest or accept anything in terms of his sense gratification; rather, he should receive everything as God's mercy and remain steady in all circumstances No edit summary current
15:1615:16, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,885 N Since everything is supplied by God, the living entity, being fully dependent on Him, should not protest or accept anything in terms of his sense gratification; rather, he should receive everything as God's mercy and remain steady in all circumstances Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since everything is supplied by the Supreme Lord, the living entity, being fully dependent on Him, should not protest or accep..."
12:2212:22, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,743 N The real qualification of the liberated soul is that he remains Krsna conscious, undisturbed by the actions and reactions of the material energy. Such a liberated person is always jubilant. He never laments or aspires for anything Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The real qualification of the liberated soul is that he remains Kṛṣṇa conscious, undisturbed by the actions and reaction..."
12:1912:19, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,523 In the midst of the hurricane of the material world, everything changes very quickly, but if one remains silent and simply observes the actions and reactions of the hurricane, he is understood to be liberated No edit summary current
12:1812:18, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,678 N When one attains self-realization, the brahma-bhuta (SB 4.30.20) stage, one knows that whatever happens during his life is due to the contamination of the modes of material nature. The living being, the pure soul, has nothing to do with these modes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one attains self-realization, the brahma-bhūta"|"stage, one knows that whatever happens during his life is due to the co..."
12:1112:11, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,151 N Either in opulence or in distress we are not independent; everything is dependent on the sweet will of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"either in opulence or in distress we are not independent; everything is dependent on the sweet will of the Supreme Personality..."
12:0912:09, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,482 N The conclusion is that even though we do not wish to be separated from our possessions, sometimes the Lord forcibly takes them from us; and sometimes He showers such benedictions upon us that we are unable to receive them all Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The conclusion is that even though we do not wish to be separated from our possessions, sometimes the Lord forcibly takes them..."
12:0412:04, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,515 N There is a common saying in Bengal that the Lord has ten hands. If He wants to bestow benedictions upon us with His ten hands, we cannot factually receive them all with our two hands; in other words, the benedictions exceed our ambitions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if He wants to bestow benedictions upon us with His ten hands, we cannot factually receive them all with our two hands; in oth..."
12:0112:01, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,761 N There is a common saying in Bengal that God has ten hands. This means that He has control everywhere - in the eight directions and up and down. If He wants to take everything away from us with His ten hands, we cannot protect anything with our two hands Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is a common saying in Bengal that the Lord has ten hands. This means that He has control everywhere—in the eight direc..."
11:5711:57, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,194 N No one is independent; everyone is dependent on the mercy or chastisement of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one is independent; everyone is dependent on the mercy or chastisement of the Supreme Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}..." current
11:5111:51, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,696 N No one wants to die, and no one wants to be poor or ugly. Therefore, why does the living entity, against his will, receive such unwanted troubles? It is due to the mercy or chastisement of the SP of Godhead that one gains or loses everything material Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"no one wants to die, and no one wants to be poor or ugly. Therefore, why does the living entity, against his will, receive suc..."
10:0510:05, 18 November 2020 diff hist +4,122 N God is the original cause of one's birth. Similarly, the Supreme Lord is the cause of one's being killed. No one is independent; everyone is dependent. The true conclusion is that the only independent person is the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Supreme Lord is the original cause of one's birth. Similarly, the Supreme Lord is the cause of one's being killed. No one..." current
10:0310:03, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,513 N According to the body of the mother and father (yatha-yoni yatha-bijam), the living entity accepts a body and takes birth to suffer or enjoy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"according to the body of the mother and father (yathā-yoni yathā-bījam), the living entity accepts a body and takes birth t..."
10:0110:01, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,462 N The father and mother are not the creators of the living entity. According to the living entity's karma, fruitive activities, he is put into the semen of the father, who injects the living entity into the womb of the mother Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the father and mother are not the creators of the living entity. According to the living entity's karma, fruitive activities,..."
09:5909:59, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,626 N Unless one receives dictation from the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who sits within everyone's heart, one cannot be induced to create anything Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless one receives dictation from the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who sits within everyone's heart, one cannot be induced..."
09:5709:57, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,538 N As the Lord (Krsna) Himself says in Bhagavad-gita (BG 15.15), sarvasya caham hrdi sannivisto mattah smrtir jnanam apohanam ca: "I am in everyone's heart, and from Me come remembrance, knowledge and forgetfulness" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As the Lord Himself says in Bhagavad-gītā"|"sarvasya cāhaṁ hṛdi sanniviṣṭo mattaḥ smṛtir jñānam apohanaṁ ca..."
09:5209:52, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,281 N When a father creates a child, he does not do so independently; he is induced to do so by the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a father creates a child, he does not do so independently; he is induced to do so by the Supreme Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{com..." current
09:5109:51, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,651 N According to the conclusion of the philosophy known as karma-mimamsa, one's karma, or previous fruitive activity, is the cause of everything, and therefore there is no need to work. Those who arrive at this conclusion are foolish Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the conclusion of the philosophy known as karma-mīmāṁsā, one's karma, or previous fruitive activity, is the..."
09:4409:44, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,706 N When a living entity becomes proud of being an independent isvara, or god, that is his foolishness. Such foolishness is described in the following verse - SB 6.12.11 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when a living entity becomes proud of being an independent īśvara, or god, that is his foolishness. Such foolishness is desc..."
09:4109:41, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,534 N Srila Madhvacarya says, anisa jiva-rupena: the living entity is anisa, never the controller, but is always controlled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Madhvācārya also says, anīśa jīva-rūpeṇa: the living entity is anīśa, never the controller, but is always co..." current
09:3809:38, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,780 N The Lord (Krsna) also says in Bhagavad-gita (BG 10.2), aham adir hi devanam: "I am the origin of all the demigods." Therefore the Supreme Personality of Godhead is the origin of everything, and no one is independent of Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord also says in Bhagavad-gītā"|"aham ādir hi devānām"|"I am the origin of all the demigods"|"Therefore the Supreme..." current
09:3509:35, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,550 N In the Vedas the Lord says: "Since everything is a manifestation of My energy, I am known as Parabrahman. Therefore everyone should hear from Me about My glorious activities" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since everything is a manifestation of My energy, I am known as Parabrahman. Therefore everyone should hear from Me about My g..."
09:3209:32, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,845 N Only under the direction of the Lord, the Supreme Person, can prakrti, which is manifested in twenty-four elements, create different situations for the living entity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only under the direction of the Lord, the Supreme Person, can prakṛti, which is manifested in twenty-four elements, create d..." current
09:3109:31, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,856 N Bhagavad-gita (BG 9.10): mayadhyaksena prakrtih suyate sa-caracaram. "This material nature is working under My (Krsna's) direction, O son of Kunti, and it is producing all moving and unmoving living beings" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"mayādhyakṣeṇa prakṛtiḥ sūyate sa-carācaram"|"This material nature is working under My direction, O son of Kuntī, a..."
09:2809:28, 18 November 2020 diff hist +3,980 N As confirmed in the Visnu Purana, whatever manifestations we experience are nothing but various energies of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. These energies cannot create anything independently Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As confirmed in the Viṣṇu Purāṇa, parasya brahmaṇaḥ śaktis tathedam akhilaṁ jagat: whatever manifestations we ex..."
09:2309:23, 18 November 2020 diff hist +2,830 N We are dancing according to the desire of the Supreme Personality of Godhead (Krsna), but out of ignorance and illusion we think we are independent of the supreme will Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We are dancing according to the desire of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, but out of ignorance and illusion we think we ar..."
09:2009:20, 18 November 2020 diff hist +2,928 N Caitanya-caritamrta (CC Adi 5.142): "Lord Krsna alone is the supreme controller, and all others are His servants. They dance as He makes them do so." We are all servants of Krsna; we have no independence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Caitanya-caritāmṛta"|"Lord Kṛṣṇa alone is the supreme controller, and all others are His servants. They dance as He m..."

18 November 2020

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