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12:2712:27, 23 November 2020 diff hist +4,844 N When Angira Rsi came to see the King, the King requested the great sage to enable him to have at least one son. Because of the blessing of Angira Rsi, a child was sent by the grace of maya, but the child was not to live for long Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Aṅgirā Ṛṣi came to see the King, the King requested the great sage to enable him to have at least one son. Because..."
12:2412:24, 23 November 2020 diff hist +4,712 N Maharaja Citraketu was actually not destined to get a son. Therefore although he married hundreds and thousands of wives, all of them proved barren, and he could not beget even one child Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Citraketu was actually not destined to get a son. Therefore although he married hundreds and thousands of wives, al..."
12:0612:06, 23 November 2020 diff hist +4,015 N The first instruction given by the Lord in BG (2.13): As the embodied soul continually passes, in this body, from boyhood to youth to old age, the soul similarly passes into another body at death. The self-realized soul is not bewildered by such a change Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As the embodied soul continually passes, in this body, from boyhood to youth to old age, the soul similarly passes into anothe..."
11:5411:54, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,000 N The misunderstanding of the conditioned soul is the bodily conception of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The misunderstanding of the conditioned soul is the bodily conception of life"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complet..."
11:4911:49, 23 November 2020 diff hist +2,137 N At the present moment the so-called relationships are illusions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"at the present moment the so-called relationships are illusions"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complete|ALL}} {{firs..."
11:4411:44, 23 November 2020 diff hist +2,635 N Creating temporary relationships in terms of society, friendship, love, nationality and community, which are all finished at death. These temporary relationships did not exist in the past, nor will they exist in the future Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"creating temporary relationships in terms of society, friendship, love, nationality and community, which are all finished at d..."
11:4311:43, 23 November 2020 diff hist +2,636 N The instructions given by Narada and Angira Muni (in SB 6.15.2) are the true spiritual instructions for the illusioned conditioned soul. This world is temporary, but because of our previous karma we come here and accept bodies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The instructions given by Nārada and Aṅgirā Muni are the true spiritual instructions for the illusioned conditioned soul...."
08:3108:31, 23 November 2020 diff hist +1,590 N The Yamadutas have given up the dangerous behavior of approaching devotees. For the Yamadutas, a devotee is dangerous Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Yamadūtas have given up the dangerous behavior of approaching devotees. For the Yamadūtas, a devotee is dangerous"}} {{n..."
08:2108:21, 23 November 2020 diff hist +2,835 N Maharaja Pariksit has compared their (Those who are attached to Vedic ritualistic ceremonies) activities to kunjara-sauca, the bathing of an elephant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Parīkṣit has compared their activities to kuñjara-śauca, the bathing of an elephant"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|S..."
08:1808:18, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,171 N Devotees, being completely detached from material enjoyment, never give up Krsna consciousness for Vedic ritualistic ceremonies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotees, therefore, being completely detached from material enjoyment, never give up Kṛṣṇa consciousness for Vedic ritu..."
08:1008:10, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,239 N Persons who are attached to the Vedic ritualistic ceremonies, but do not believe in devotional service, who advise atonement, but do not appreciate the chanting of the Lord's holy name, fail to achieve the highest perfection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Persons who are attached to the Vedic ritualistic ceremonies, but do not believe in devotional service, who advise atonement,..."
08:0308:03, 23 November 2020 diff hist +2,656 N A devotee's duty is to chant the Hare Krsna mantra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A devotee's duty is to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2020-..." current
07:4907:49, 23 November 2020 diff hist +2,904 N One may very easily practice chanting and hearing the holy name of the Lord and thus become ecstatic in spiritual life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One may very easily practice chanting and hearing the holy name of the Lord and thus become ecstatic in spiritual life"}} {{no..."
07:4607:46, 23 November 2020 diff hist +2,677 N If by chance a devotee accidentally performs some sinful activity, the Lord will excuse him, but one should not intentionally perform sinful acts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If by chance a devotee accidentally performs some sinful activity, the Lord will excuse him, but one should not intentionally..."
07:4307:43, 23 November 2020 diff hist +2,450 N One should never think of counteracting sinful activities by chanting the Hare Krsna mantra, for this is another offense Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"never think of counteracting sinful activities by chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra, for this is another offense"}} {{notes..."
07:3407:34, 23 November 2020 diff hist +2,629 N Although Ajamila chanted the name of Narayana imperfectly, he was delivered from all sinful reactions. The chanting of the holy name is so auspicious that it can free everyone from the reactions of sinful activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"although Ajāmila chanted the name of Nārāyaṇa imperfectly, he was delivered from all sinful reactions. The chanting of th..."
07:2507:25, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,108 N If a servant makes a mistake, the master is punishable because he is responsible for the offense. Taking this seriously, Yamaraja, along with his servants, prayed with folded hands to be excused by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Narayana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if a servant makes a mistake, the master is punishable because he is responsible for the offense. Taking this seriously, Yamar..."
07:2207:22, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,000 The nyaya-sastra confirms, bhrtyaparadhe svamino dandah: if a servant makes a mistake, the master is punishable because he is responsible for the offense No edit summary current
07:1207:12, 23 November 2020 diff hist +2,778 N Although Yamaraja is above offenses, his servants, practically with his permission, went to arrest Ajamila, which was a great offense Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Yamarāja is above offenses, his servants, practically with his permission, went to arrest Ajāmila, which was a grea..."
07:1007:10, 23 November 2020 diff hist +2,794 N Lord Yamaraja took upon himself the responsibility for the offense committed by his servants. If the servant of an establishment makes a mistake, the establishment takes responsibility for it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Yamarāja took upon himself the responsibility for the offense committed by his servants. If the servant of an establishm..."
06:5206:52, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,367 N All avaisnavas, persons unconcerned with Lord Visnu, are punishable by Yamaraja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all avaiṣṇavas, persons unconcerned with Lord Viṣṇu, are punishable by Yamarāja"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}..."
06:4306:43, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,638 N One who does not chant the holy name of Visnu (Krsna), who does not bow down to the Deity of Visnu, and who does not remember the lotus feet of Visnu is punishable by Yamaraja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who does not chant the holy name of Viṣṇu (Kṛṣṇa), who does not bow down to the Deity of Viṣṇu, and who does..."
06:3806:38, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,715 N Every human being is expected to perform duties meant for approaching Lord Visnu. Therefore Yamaraja advises the Yamadutas to bring him those persons who have forgotten their duties toward Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Every human being is expected to perform duties meant for approaching Lord Viṣṇu. Therefore Yamarāja advises the Yamadūt..."
06:3206:32, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,518 N People do not know that their self-interest is to return home, back to Godhead, or to approach Lord Visnu. Durasaya ye bahir-artha-maninah: instead, they are simply bewildered Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"people do not know that their self-interest is to return home, back to Godhead, or to approach Lord Viṣṇu. Durāśayā ye..."
06:2706:27, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,532 N Varnasrama-dharma easily brings one nearer to Lord Visnu, who is the only true objective in human society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Varṇāśrama-dharma easily brings one nearer to Lord Viṣṇu, who is the only true objective in human society"}} {{notes|}..." current
06:1906:19, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,908 N Human society is meant to follow strictly the varnasrama-dharma, which divides society into four social divisions (brahmana, ksatriya, vaisya and sudra) and four spiritual divisions - brahmacarya, grhastha, vanaprastha and sannyasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Human society is meant to follow strictly the varṇāśrama-dharma, which divides society into four social divisions (brāhma..."
06:1106:11, 23 November 2020 diff hist +3,578 N The word visnu-krtyan is very important in this verse (SB 6.3.29) because the purpose of human life is to please Lord Visnu. Varnasrama-dharma is also meant for that purpose Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word viṣṇu-kṛtyān is very important in this verse because the purpose of human life is to please Lord Viṣṇu. Va..."

18:0318:03, 22 November 2020 diff hist +3,416 N One should try to associate with persons who engage in devotional service twenty-four hours a day Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should try to associate with persons who engage in devotional service twenty-four hours a day"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Sha..."
18:0018:00, 22 November 2020 diff hist +4,203 N Such persons (who have no information of Krsna consciousness) complacently believe that their nations, communities or families can protect them, unaware that all such fallible soldiers will be destroyed in due course of time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such persons complacently believe that their nations, communities or families can protect them, unaware that all such fallible..."
17:4917:49, 22 November 2020 diff hist +4,260 N Devotees are not liable to punishment by Yamaraja, but persons who have no information of Krsna consciousness cannot be protected by their material life of so-called family enjoyment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotees are not liable to punishment by Yamarāja, but persons who have no information of Kṛṣṇa consciousness cannot be..."
17:3117:31, 22 November 2020 diff hist +4,369 N During the day they (materialistic householders) are busy trying to find out where money is, and if they get money they spend it to maintain their families. Yamaraja specifically advises his servants to bring these persons to him for punishment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"during the day they are busy trying to find out where money is, and if they get money they spend it to maintain their families..."
17:2317:23, 22 November 2020 diff hist +3,797 N At night, materialistic householders sleep or indulge in sex life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"at night, materialistic householders sleep or indulge in sex life"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complete|ALL}} {{fi..." current
17:1317:13, 22 November 2020 diff hist +4,087 N People are attached to household life for sex only. They are always harassed in many ways by their material engagements, and their only happiness is that after working very hard all day, at night they sleep and indulge in sex Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"people are attached to household life for sex only. They are always harassed in many ways by their material engagements, and t..."
16:0116:01, 22 November 2020 diff hist +4,000 N After warning the Yamadutas not to approach the devotees, Yamaraja now indicates who is to be brought before him. He specifically advises the Yamadutas to bring him the materialistic persons who are attached to household life merely for sex Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After warning the Yamadūtas not to approach the devotees, Yamarāja now indicates who is to be brought before him. He specifi..."
15:3815:38, 22 November 2020 diff hist +2,929 N Not to speak of you (the Yamadutas), if even Lord Brahma or I (Yamaraja) were to punish them, Lord Visnu would punish us. Therefore do not disturb the devotees any further Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Not to speak of you, if even Lord Brahmā or I were to punish them, Lord Viṣṇu would punish us. Therefore do not disturb t..."
15:3615:36, 22 November 2020 diff hist +2,819 N Lord Visnu has a club and cakra to punish nondevotees. Do not risk punishment by attempting to disturb the devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Viṣṇu has a club and cakra to punish nondevotees. Do not risk punishment by attempting to disturb the devotees"}} {{n..."
15:3115:31, 22 November 2020 diff hist +3,434 N Regardless of what you (the Yamadutas) have done this time, henceforward you should not approach such devotees; otherwise you will be killed by the club of Lord Visnu. This is my (Yamaraja's) warning Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"regardless of what you have done this time, henceforward you should not approach such devotees; otherwise you will be killed b..."
15:2815:28, 22 November 2020 diff hist +3,440 N Those devotees (who have surrendered unto the lotus feet of the Lord) are so respectable and exalted that Lord Visnu personally protects them with the club in His hand Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those devotees are so respectable and exalted that Lord Viṣṇu personally protects them with the club in His hand"}} {{note..."
15:1815:18, 22 November 2020 diff hist +3,150 N The actions of devotees who have surrendered unto the lotus feet of the Lord and who constantly chant the holy name of the Lord are praised by the demigods and the residents of Siddhaloka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The actions of devotees who have surrendered unto the lotus feet of the Lord and who constantly chant the holy name of the Lor..."
15:1415:14, 22 November 2020 diff hist +2,932 N Yamaraja warned his servants, My dear servants, despite what you may have done previously to disturb the devotees, henceforward you should stop Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yamarāja warned his servants"|"My dear servants, despite what you may have done previously to disturb the devotees, henceforw..."
15:0015:00, 22 November 2020 diff hist +4,138 N Nondevotees may make a show of religion, but it is not very effective because although they ostentatiously attend a temple or church, they are thinking of something else. Such persons are neglecting their religious duty and are punishable by Yamaraja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nondevotees may make a show of religion, but it is not very effective because although they ostentatiously attend a temple or..."
14:5414:54, 22 November 2020 diff hist +4,059 N A pure devotee is one whose intelligence is clear; he is truly thoughtful because he engages in the service of the Lord - not as a matter of show, but with love, with his mind, words and body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure devotee is one whose intelligence is clear; he is truly thoughtful because he engages in the service of the Lord"|"not..."
14:4914:49, 22 November 2020 diff hist +3,875 N Those who engage in the loving service of the Lord become sudhiyah, intelligent, but this is not so of a Vedic scholar who does not understand Krsna's name, fame and qualities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who engage in the loving service of the Lord become sudhiyaḥ, intelligent, but this is not so of a Vedic scholar who d..."
14:4014:40, 22 November 2020 diff hist +3,871 N One who is not a great scholar can understand the position of the Supreme Personality of Godhead if he somehow or other becomes a pure devotee of the Lord by engaging in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one who is not a great scholar can understand the position of the Supreme Personality of Godhead if he somehow or other become..." current
14:3314:33, 22 November 2020 diff hist +3,899 N Even though one is a very learned scholar of the Vedic sastras, he may be completely unaware of the existence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and His name, fame, qualities and so forth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"even though one is a very learned scholar of the Vedic śāstras, he may be completely unaware of the existence of the Supreme..."
14:2214:22, 22 November 2020 diff hist +5,671 N Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura recommended that one follow both processes (sankirtana & the arcana) simultaneously. We strictly follow his principle of performing Deity worship and sankirtana along parallel lines. This we should continue Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura"|"recommended that one follow both processes simultaneously. We strictly follow..."
14:1514:15, 22 November 2020 diff hist +5,536 N Srila Jiva Gosvami says that although sankirtana is sufficient for the perfection of life, the arcana, or worship of the Deity in the temple, must continue in order that the devotees may stay clean and pure Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī says that although saṅkīrtana is sufficient for the perfection of life, the arcanā, or worship of..."
13:4913:49, 22 November 2020 diff hist +5,373 N There is no need of any other performances (sankirtana alone is sufficient). Nevertheless, to keep oneself clean in habits and mind, Deity worship and other regulative principles are required Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no need of any other performances. Nevertheless, to keep oneself clean in habits and mind, Deity worship and other re..."
13:4613:46, 22 November 2020 diff hist +5,508 N In this age of Kali, sankirtana alone is sufficient. If the members of our temples in the different parts of the world simply continue sankirtana before the Deity, especially before Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, they will remain perfect Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in this age of Kali, saṅkīrtana alone is sufficient. If the members of our temples in the different parts of the world simp..."
13:2913:29, 22 November 2020 diff hist +5,258 N The Vedic performances are meant for those whose intelligence has been dulled by the flowery language of the Vedas, which describe fruitive activities intended to elevate one to the higher planets Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Vedic performances are meant for those whose intelligence has been dulled by the flowery language of the Vedas, which desc..."

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