User contributions for SharmisthaK

04:3704:37, 26 November 2020 diff hist +4,380 N Since the Lord says that He is suhrdam sarva-bhutanam (BG 5.29), the well-wisher of all living entities, how could He act with partiality by killing demons? These questions arose in the heart of Pariksit Maharaja, and he inquired from Sukadeva Gosvami Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the Lord says that He is suhṛdaṁ sarva-bhūtānām"|"the well-wisher of all living entities, how could He act with p..."
04:3004:30, 26 November 2020 diff hist +4,161 N The Lord, being the Supersoul, is extremely dear to everyone. Why, then, should the Lord display unsympathetic behavior toward the asuras? How is this impartial? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord, being the Supersoul, is extremely dear to everyone. Why, then, should the Lord display unsympathetic behavior toward..."
04:2204:22, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,871 N Since the Lord is equally disposed toward everyone, how can He be partial? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"since the Lord is equally disposed toward everyone, how can He be partial"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complete|AL..." current
04:1604:16, 26 November 2020 diff hist +4,197 N Maharaja Pariksit knew perfectly well that Lord Visnu, being transcendental, has nothing to do with material qualities, but to confirm his conviction he wanted to hear from the authority Sukadeva Gosvami Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Parīkṣit knew perfectly well that Lord Viṣṇu, being transcendental, has nothing to do with material qualitie..."
04:0904:09, 26 November 2020 diff hist +4,444 N This was the subject of Pariksit Maharaja's inquiry. As a devotee of Lord Krsna, he knew very well that Krsna cannot be partial to anyone, but when he saw that Krsna acted as the enemy of the demons, he was somewhat doubtful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This was the subject of Parīkṣit Mahārāja's inquiry. As a devotee of Lord Kṛṣṇa, he knew very well that Kṛṣṇa..."
04:0104:01, 26 November 2020 diff hist +4,136 The Lord is always kind to all living entities, irrespective of form and situation, yet He took the side of Indra just like an ordinary friend No edit summary current
04:0004:00, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,890 N The soul is extremely dear to everyone, and similarly the Supersoul is also dear to everyone. Thus there cannot be any faulty action on the part of the Supersoul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The soul is extremely dear to everyone, and similarly the Supersoul is also dear to everyone. Thus there cannot be any faulty..."
03:5403:54, 26 November 2020 diff hist +4,296 N Lord sided with Indra by killing the demons on his account (hata-putra ditih sakra-parsni-grahena visnuna). Therefore, the Lord was clearly partial to Indra, although He is the Supersoul in everyone's heart Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord sided with Indra by killing the demons on his account (hata-putrā ditiḥ śakra-pārṣṇi-grāheṇa viṣṇunā). T..."
03:3503:35, 26 November 2020 diff hist +3,722 N In Bhagavad-gita (BG 9.29) the Lord says, I am equal to everyone. No one is dear to Me, nor is anyone My enemy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gita"|"the Lord says"|"I am equal to everyone. No one is dear to Me, nor is anyone My enemy"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..." current

18:4818:48, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,228 N The subtle laws exist for the karmis; if one becomes a devotee, he has no more obligations to the laws of karma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The subtle laws exist for the karmīs; if one becomes a devotee, he has no more obligations to the laws of karma"}} {{notes|}}..."
18:4718:47, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,475 N King Citraketu was very much aggrieved. thinking that because his son was going away with Yamaraja he himself would again suffer Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Citraketu was very much aggrieved. thinking that because his son was going away with Yamarāja he himself would again suf..."
18:4218:42, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,680 N According to the Vedic injunctions, one must accept a wife just to beget a son who can deliver one from the clutches of Yamaraja. Unless one has a son to offer oblations to the pitas, or forefathers, one must suffer in Yamaraja's kingdom Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the Vedic injunctions, one must accept a wife just to beget a son who can deliver one from the clutches of Yamar..."
18:2718:27, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,486 N Krsna says that one who can understand Him and how He is acting, controlling everything by subtle laws, immediately becomes freed by His grace. That is the statement of Brahma-samhita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa says that one who can understand Him and how He is acting, controlling everything by subtle laws, immediately beco..."
18:2318:23, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,169 N The subtle laws of karma, which are controlled by the Supreme, cannot be understood by ordinary conditioned souls Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The subtle laws of karma, which are controlled by the Supreme, cannot be understood by ordinary conditioned souls"}} {{notes|}..."
18:1318:13, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,398 N In this verse (of SB 6.14.55), karma has been stressed on the basis of karma-mimamsa philosophy, which says that one must act according to his karma and that a supreme controller must give the results of karma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"karma has been stressed on the basis of karma-mīmāṁsā philosophy, which says that one must act according to his karma and..."
18:0718:07, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,157 N One who has taken to Krsna consciousness, devotional service, is not affected by the results of karma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one who has taken to Kṛṣṇa consciousness, devotional service, is not affected by the results of karma"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
17:5817:58, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,815 N Actually it is not the creator, but the conditioned soul who is inexperienced. He does not know how the subtle laws of fruitive activity work, and without knowledge of these laws of nature, he ignorantly criticizes the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually it is not the creator, but the conditioned soul who is inexperienced. He does not know how the subtle laws of fruitiv..."
16:0116:01, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,356 N For a woman who has no son, who is not cared for by her husband and whose co-wives neglect her, treating her like a maidservant, to go to the forest is better than to remain at home Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"for a woman who has no son, who is not cared for by her husband and whose co-wives neglect her, treating her like a maidservan..."
16:0016:00, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,384 N As stated by Canakya Pandita: A person who has no mother at home and whose wife does not speak sweetly should go to the forest. For such a person, living at home and living in the forest are equal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person who has no mother at home and whose wife does not speak sweetly should go to the forest. For such a person, living at..."
15:5615:56, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,098 N Material world is so polluted that one wants to have a son even though he is useless. This attitude was represented in the history of King Citraketu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"material world is so polluted that one wants to have a son even though he is useless. This attitude was represented in the his..."
15:5215:52, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,143 N Canakya Pandita says: What is the use of a son who is neither a learned scholar nor a devotee? Such a son is like a blind, diseased eye, which always causes suffering Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"What is the use of a son who is neither a learned scholar nor a devotee"|"Such a son is like a blind, diseased eye, which alwa..." current
15:4615:46, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,194 N In Bengal there is a proverb that instead of having no maternal uncle, it is better to have a maternal uncle who is blind. The King (Citraketu) accepted this philosophy, thinking that a disobedient son would be better than no son at all Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bengal there is a proverb that instead of having no maternal uncle, it is better to have a maternal uncle who is blind. The..."
15:4415:44, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,145 N The King was satisfied, thinking, Let there be a son. It does not matter if he is not very obedient Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the King was satisfied, thinking"|"Let there be a son. It does not matter if he is not very obedient"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..."
15:2815:28, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,538 N He (Citraketu) accepted it to mean that there would certainly be jubilation because of the birth of his future son, but that he would be the King's only son and, being very proud of his great wealth and empire, would not be very obedient to his father Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He accepted it to mean that there would certainly be jubilation because of the birth of his future son, but that he would be t..."
15:2415:24, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,299 N The King (Citraketu) was overwhelmed with joy when he understood that he would have a son. Because of his great jubilation, he could not actually understand the statement of the sage Angira Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The King was overwhelmed with joy when he understood that he would have a son. Because of his great jubilation, he could not a..."
15:1715:17, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,776 N The word harsa means "jubilation," and soka means "lamentation'' Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word harṣa means"|"jubilation"|"and śoka means "lamentation"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complete|ALL}} {{f..."
15:0915:09, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,532 N He (King Citraketu) was concerned with how to get pinda, oblations, in the next life, not only for himself but also for his forefathers. Therefore he requested Angira Rsi to favor him by doing something that could help him get a son Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was concerned with how to get piṇḍa, oblations, in the next life, not only for himself but also for his forefathers. Th..."
14:5214:52, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,176 N King Citraketu responsibly desired to beget a child so that he and his forefathers might be delivered from the darkest regions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Citraketu responsibly desired to beget a child so that he and his forefathers might be delivered from the darkest regions..."
14:4214:42, 25 November 2020 diff hist +1,842 N When Angira Rsi remarked about the King's discolored face, King Citraketu explained the cause of his anxiety Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Aṅgirā Ṛṣi remarked about the King's discolored face, King Citraketu explained the cause of his anxiety"}} {{notes..."
14:3414:34, 25 November 2020 diff hist +1,567 N Angira Rsi asked the King (Citraketu) whether his mind was also under control. This is most essential for happiness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Aṅgirā Ṛṣi asked the King whether his mind was also under control. This is most essential for happiness"}} {{notes|}} {..."
14:2814:28, 25 November 2020 diff hist +1,547 N The master or king and his subordinates should be interdependent. Through cooperation, both of them can be happy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The master or king and his subordinates should be interdependent. Through cooperation, both of them can be happy"}} {{notes|}}..."
14:1814:18, 25 November 2020 diff hist +1,887 N The actual happiness of a king and his dependents is described in this verse - in SB 6.14.18 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The actual happiness of a king and his dependents is described in this verse"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complete..."
13:5713:57, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,769 N By performing this particular type of vrata (visnu-vrata), a man and a woman in Krsna consciousness will be happy in this material world, and because of being Krsna conscious they will be promoted to the spiritual world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"by performing this particular type of vrata, a man and a woman in Kṛṣṇa consciousness will be happy in this material wor..."
13:5313:53, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,693 N A woman will receive all these desirable benedictions (a good husband, good children, a good home, prosperity, opulence), and a man will also be able to receive all benedictions, from the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a woman will receive all these desirable benedictions, and a man will also be able to receive all benedictions, from the Supre..."
13:3813:38, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,068 N Even if the wife, being weaker, is unable to execute devotional service with her husband, if she is chaste and sincere she shares half of her husband's activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"even if the wife, being weaker, is unable to execute devotional service with her husband, if she is chaste and sincere she sha..." current
13:3713:37, 25 November 2020 diff hist +1,937 N The relationship between husband and wife is firmly established when the wife is faithful and the husband sincere Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The relationship between husband and wife is firmly established when the wife is faithful and the husband sincere"}} {{notes|}..."
13:3013:30, 25 November 2020 diff hist +1,609 N The family relationship of husband and wife should be established spiritually according to the process mentioned above - in SB 6.19.18 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The family relationship of husband and wife should be established spiritually according to the process mentioned above"}} {{no..."
13:2513:25, 25 November 2020 diff hist +5,049 N The descriptions of Laksmi as being different from Visnu are stated when an eternally liberated living entity is imbued with the quality of Laksmi; they do not pertain to mother Laksmi, the eternal consort of Lord Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the descriptions of Lakṣmī as being different from Viṣṇu are stated when an eternally liberated living entity is imbued..."
13:2113:21, 25 November 2020 diff hist +4,821 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, in accordance with the statement in the Visnu Purana, has described Laksmi as being identical with the visnu-tattva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, in accordance with the statement in the Visnu Purana, has described Laksmi as being identical with th..." current
13:1713:17, 25 November 2020 diff hist +4,856 N Some authoritative Vaisnava disciplic successions count the goddess of fortune among the ever-liberated living entities (jivas) in Vaikuntha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"some authoritative Vaisnava disciplic successions count the goddess of fortune among the ever-liberated living entities (jivas..." current
11:4011:40, 25 November 2020 diff hist +4,969 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu has accepted para-sakti, the spiritual energy of the Lord, as being identical with the Lord. Thus she (Laksmidevi) is also included in the independent visnu-tattva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu has accepted parā-śakti, the spiritual energy of the Lord, as being identical with the Lord. Thus..."
11:3711:37, 25 November 2020 diff hist +4,786 N Lord Visnu has three principal potencies - internal, external and marginal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Viṣṇu has three principal potencies"|"internal, external and marginal"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{comple..." current
11:2911:29, 25 November 2020 diff hist +4,957 N O best of the brahmanas, Laksmiji is the constant companion of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Visnu, and therefore she is called anapayini. She is the mother of all creation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O best of the brāhmaṇas, Lakṣmījī is the constant companion of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Viṣṇu, and there..."
11:2211:22, 25 November 2020 diff hist +160 The first tattva is the Supreme Lord, Visnu, and the second is the jiva-tattva. Laksmidevi, being dependent on Lord Visnu, is sometimes counted among the jivas No edit summary current
11:2111:21, 25 November 2020 diff hist +4,721 N According to Madhvacarya, there are two tattvas, or factors. One is independent, and the other is dependent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Madhvācārya, there are two tattvas, or factors. One is independent, and the other is dependent"}} {{notes|}} {{..." current
11:1611:16, 25 November 2020 diff hist +5,031 N Lord Visnu is the Supersoul even of Laksmidevi, but no one can be the Supersoul of Lord Visnu, for Lord Visnu Himself is the spiritual Supersoul of everyone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Viṣṇu is the Supersoul even of Lakṣmīdevī, but no one can be the Supersoul of Lord Viṣṇu, for Lord Viṣṇu..."
11:1311:13, 25 November 2020 diff hist +5,256 N Visnu is described as yajna personified, and mother Laksmi is described as spiritual activities and the original form of worship. In fact, they represent spiritual activities and the Supersoul of all yajna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Viṣṇu is described as yajña personified, and mother Lakṣmī is described as spiritual activities and the original form..."
11:0111:01, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,091 N Narayana is certainly situated in everyone's heart, but He is neither poor nor rich. Only unscrupulous persons who do not know the opulence of Narayana try to afflict Him with poverty Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nārāyaṇa is certainly situated in everyone's heart, but He is neither poor nor rich. Only unscrupulous persons who do not..."
10:5610:56, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,838 N Narayana never becomes poor, and therefore He can never be called daridra-narayana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nārāyaṇa never becomes poor, and therefore He can never be called daridra-nārāyaṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Sharmistha..." current
08:2908:29, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,276 N Lord Visnu and Laksmi are always situated in everyone's heart, but this does not mean that everyone is Narayana, especially not those in poverty. This is a most abominable term to use in connection with Narayana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Viṣṇu and Lakṣmī are always situated in everyone's heart, but this does not mean that everyone is Nārāyaṇa, es..."

26 November 2020

25 November 2020

Vanipedia Search ×