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14:1714:17, 29 November 2020 diff hist +3,446 N Kamsa and other enemies of Krsna merged into the existence of Brahman, but why should Krsna's friends and devotees have the same position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kaṁsa and other enemies of Kṛṣṇa merged into the existence of Brahman, but why should Kṛṣṇa's friends and devote..."
14:0114:01, 29 November 2020 diff hist +3,246 N The lusty desires of the gopis for Krsna are compared to gold, and material lusty desires are compared to iron Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The lusty desires of the gopis for Krsna are compared to gold, and material lusty desires are compared to iron"}} {{notes|}} {..."
13:5913:59, 29 November 2020 diff hist +3,485 N Caitanya-caritamrta compares the desires of the spiritual and material world to gold and iron. Both gold and iron are metal, but there is a vast difference in their value Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Caitanya-caritamrta compares the desires of the spiritual and material world to gold and iron. Both gold and iron are metal, b..."
13:5413:54, 29 November 2020 diff hist +3,424 N This is significant of spiritual advancement. Their (the gopis) desires appeared lusty, but actually they were not the lusty desires of the material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is significant of spiritual advancement. Their desires appeared lusty, but actually they were not the lusty desires of th..."
13:4713:47, 29 November 2020 diff hist +152 Although the gopis at Vrndavana expressed their lusty desires in relationship with a paramour (parakiya-rasa), they actually had no lusty desires No edit summary current
13:4613:46, 29 November 2020 diff hist +3,463 N The gopis, by their lusty desires, which were based upon their intense love for Krsna, became the most beloved devotees of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the gopīs, by their lusty desires, which were based upon their intense love for Kṛṣṇa, became the most beloved devotees..." current
13:3213:32, 29 November 2020 diff hist +3,398 N If one thinks of Krsna enviously, simply because of thinking of Krsna he becomes free from all sinful reactions and thus becomes a pure devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one thinks of Kṛṣṇa enviously, simply because of thinking of Kṛṣṇa he becomes free from all sinful reactions an..."
13:2813:28, 29 November 2020 diff hist +3,368 N When the mind is somehow or other fully absorbed in Krsna, the material part is very soon vanquished, and the spiritual part - attraction to Krsna - becomes manifest Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the mind is somehow or other fully absorbed in Kṛṣṇa, the material part is very soon vanquished, and the spiritual..." current
13:2413:24, 29 November 2020 diff hist +3,141 N Nanda Maharaja and mother Yasoda were fully absorbed in Krsna consciousness because of affection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nanda Mahārāja and mother Yaśodā were fully absorbed in Kṛṣṇa consciousness because of affection"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
13:1213:12, 29 November 2020 diff hist +3,214 N Sisupala and others who were very much envious of Krsna and who constantly thought of Krsna became free from envy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śiśupāla and others who were very much envious of Kṛṣṇa and who constantly thought of Kṛṣṇa became free from en..."
13:1013:10, 29 November 2020 diff hist +3,430 N If one who hears of the gopis' lusty behavior with Krsna becomes free from lusty desires, certainly the gopis who approached Krsna became free from all such desires Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one who hears of the gopīs' lusty behavior with Kṛṣṇa becomes free from lusty desires, certainly the gopīs who appr..."
12:3512:35, 29 November 2020 diff hist +5,571 N Our Krsna consciousness movement is therefore trying to introduce the system of somehow or other letting everyone hear the holy name of Krsna and take Krsna's prasada. Thus one will gradually become a devotee, and his life will be successful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is therefore trying to introduce the system of somehow or other letting everyone hear t..."
12:3112:31, 29 November 2020 diff hist +5,377 N Thinking of Krsna, hearing the holy name of Krsna or hearing the pastimes of Krsna will make one pure, and then he will become a devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thinking of Kṛṣṇa, hearing the holy name of Kṛṣṇa or hearing the pastimes of Kṛṣṇa will make one pure, and t..."
12:2512:25, 29 November 2020 diff hist +5,275 N To think of Krsna in any way, in terms of His name, form, qualities, paraphernalia or anything pertaining to Him, is beneficial for everyone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To think of Kṛṣṇa in any way, in terms of His name, form, qualities, paraphernalia or anything pertaining to Him, is ben..."
12:2212:22, 29 November 2020 diff hist +5,227 N When a demon continuously thinks of Krsna because of enmity toward Him, he is certainly freed from the sinful reactions of his life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a demon continuously thinks of Kṛṣṇa because of enmity toward Him, he is certainly freed from the sinful reactions..."
12:1212:12, 29 November 2020 diff hist +5,549 N This verse (SB 7.1.28-29) uses the word maya-manuje. When Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, appears in His original spiritual potency (sambhavamy atma-mayaya (BG 4.6)), He is not forced to accept a form made by material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse uses the word māyā-manuje. When Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, appears in His original spiritua..."
12:0212:02, 29 November 2020 diff hist +5,452 N Lord Krsna appears within this material world for two purposes - paritranaya sadhunam vinasaya ca duskrtam: (BG 4.8) to protect the devotees and annihilate the demons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa appears within this material world for two purposes"|"paritrāṇāya sādhūnāṁ vināśāya ca duṣkṛt..."
11:5511:55, 29 November 2020 diff hist +5,502 N The example given here (in SB 7.1.28-29) concerns the grassworm that becomes beelike because of constantly thinking of the bee that forces it to enter a hole. By always thinking of the bee in fear, the grassworm starts to become a bee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The example given here concerns the grassworm that becomes beelike because of constantly thinking of the bee that forces it to..."
11:5011:50, 29 November 2020 diff hist +4,924 N If an enemy (suduracarah) always thinks of Krsna, he also becomes a purified devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if an enemy (sudurācāraḥ) always thinks of Kṛṣṇa, he also becomes a purified devotee"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Sharmi..."
11:4511:45, 29 November 2020 diff hist +4,939 A devotee undoubtedly worships the Lord with rapt attention No edit summary current
11:3711:37, 29 November 2020 diff hist +5,104 N The Lord says: Even if one commits the most abominable actions, if he engages in devotional service he is to be considered saintly because he is properly situated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if one commits the most abominable actions, if he engages in devotional service he is to be considered saintly because he..."
11:2711:27, 29 November 2020 diff hist +5,204 There are two ways of constantly thinking of Krsna - as a devotee and as an enemy No edit summary current
11:2611:26, 29 November 2020 diff hist +5,660 N In Bhagavad-gita (BG 4.10) the Lord says: Being freed from attachment, fear & anger, being fully absorbed in Me & taking refuge in Me, many, many persons in the past became purified by knowledge of Me - & thus they all attained transcendental love for Me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being freed from attachment, fear and anger, being fully absorbed in Me and taking refuge in Me, many, many persons in the pas..."
08:1308:13, 29 November 2020 diff hist +4,561 Full absorption in thought of Krsna is the highest platform of bhakti-yoga No edit summary current
08:0908:09, 29 November 2020 diff hist +5,609 N When Krsna plays with His young friends, mother Yasoda is very much disturbed by thoughts that Krsna, because of always playing and not taking His food properly, must be getting weak. These are examples of the exalted ecstasy felt in Krsna's service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when Kṛṣṇa plays with His young friends, mother Yaśodā is very much disturbed by thoughts that Kṛṣṇa, because of..."
08:0308:03, 29 November 2020 diff hist +5,129 N They (the gopis) consider their breasts a very hard place for the lotus feet of Krsna, yet those lotus feet wander in the forest, which is full of thorny plants. The gopis are absorbed in such thoughts at home, although Krsna is away from them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they consider their breasts a very hard place for the lotus feet of Krsna, yet those lotus feet wander in the forest, which is..."
07:5907:59, 29 November 2020 diff hist +4,707 N The soles of His (Krsna's) feet are so soft that the gopis would not dare keep His lotus feet on their soft breasts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The soles of His feet are so soft that the gopis would not dare keep His lotus feet on their soft breasts"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..."
07:5007:50, 29 November 2020 diff hist +4,935 N There are many devotees in raga-marga, which is exhibited in Vrndavana. Whether in dasya-rasa, sakhya-rasa, vatsalya-rasa or madhurya-rasa, all the devotees of Krsna are always overwhelmed by thoughts of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many devotees in rāga-mārga, which is exhibited in Vṛndāvana. Whether in dāsya-rasa, sakhya-rasa, vātsalya-ra..."
07:4607:46, 29 November 2020 diff hist +4,355 N The essential point is that one should be fully absorbed in thoughts of Krsna, twenty-four hours a day Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should be fully absorbed in thoughts of Kṛṣṇa, twenty-four hours a day"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{comp..."
07:4107:41, 29 November 2020 diff hist +4,980 N Narada Muni says that according to his opinion the enemies of Krsna are better situated because they are fully absorbed in thoughts of Krsna in terms of killing Him, just as a very lusty man always thinks of women and their association Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nārada Muni says that according to his opinion the enemies of Kṛṣṇa are better situated because they are fully absorbed..."
07:3307:33, 29 November 2020 diff hist +4,959 N A pure devotee always thinks himself more deficient than everyone else. If a devotee approaches Srimati Radharani to offer some service to Krsna, even Srimati Radharani thinks that the devotee is greater than She Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure devotee always thinks himself more deficient than everyone else. If a devotee approaches Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī to..."
07:1407:14, 29 November 2020 diff hist +4,529 N In the Caitanya-caritamrta (CC Adi 5.205) Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami thinks of himself in such a humble way: I am a worse sinner than Jagai and Madhai and am even lower than the worms in the stool Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am a worse sinner than Jagāi and Mādhāi and am even lower than the worms in the stool"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Sharmistha..."
07:0307:03, 29 November 2020 diff hist +4,900 N He (Narada Muni) thinks himself deficient in the inspiration of being feelingly absorbed in Krsna consciousness. This does not mean, however, that the enemies of Krsna are more elevated than Krsna's pure devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he thinks himself deficient in the inspiration of being feelingly absorbed in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. This does not mean, h..."

18:4218:42, 28 November 2020 diff hist +8,746 N One should not give up pure devotional service. For one's own benefit, one should not imitate Hiranyakasipu or Sisupala. This is not the way to achieve success Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should not give up pure devotional service. For one's own benefit, one should not imitate Hiraṇyakaśipu or Śiśupāla...."
18:3818:38, 28 November 2020 diff hist +8,989 N As for Hiranyakasipu, although he was extremely inimical toward the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he always thought of his son, who was a great devotee. Therefore by the grace of his son, Prahlada Maharaja, Hiranyakasipu was also delivered by SPG Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As for Hiraṇyakaśipu, although he was extremely inimical toward the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he always thought of hi..."
18:3318:33, 28 November 2020 diff hist +8,952 N If enemies try to be liberated or to merge into the existence of Brahman, if they desire to be elevated to the higher planetary systems as karmis, or even if they desire to return home, back to Godhead, they will certainly be baffled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If these enemies try to be liberated or to merge into the existence of Brahman, if they desire to be elevated to the higher pl..."
18:3018:30, 28 November 2020 diff hist +8,576 N Anything done by those who have taken the attitude of enemies will be baffled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anything done by those who have taken the attitude of enemies will be baffled"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complet..."
18:2518:25, 28 November 2020 diff hist +8,684 N Mudhas, rascals, blaspheme the Supreme Lord because He appears exactly like a human being. They do not know the unlimited opulence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mūḍhas, rascals, blaspheme the Supreme Lord because He appears exactly like a human being. They do not know the unlimited o..."
18:2018:20, 28 November 2020 diff hist +8,552 N One who blasphemes the Lord is put into a family of asuras, in which there is every chance of forgetting the service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who blasphemes the Lord is put into a family of asuras, in which there is every chance of forgetting the service of the Lo..."
18:1418:14, 28 November 2020 diff hist +8,932 N In Bhagavad-gita (16.19-20) the Lord says: Attaining repeated birth amongst the species of demoniac life, such persons can never approach Me. Gradually they sink down to the most abominable type of existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Attaining repeated birth amongst the species of demoniac life, such persons can never approach Me. Gradually they sink down to..."
18:1118:11, 28 November 2020 diff hist +8,869 N In Bhagavad-gita (16.19-20) the Lord says: Those who are envious and mischievous, who are the lowest among men, are cast by Me into the ocean of material existence, into various demoniac species of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are envious and mischievous, who are the lowest among men, are cast by Me into the ocean of material existence, into..."
18:0218:02, 28 November 2020 diff hist +8,801 N One should not blaspheme Lord Visnu through one's mind, words or actions, for a blasphemer will go to hellish life along with his forefathers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should not blaspheme Lord Viṣṇu through one's mind, words or actions, for a blasphemer will go to hellish life along w..."
18:0018:00, 28 November 2020 diff hist +8,734 N The purpose of this verse (SB 7.1.26) is to emphasize that even the enemy of the Lord can be delivered, not to speak of His friend Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The purpose of this verse is to emphasize that even the enemy of the Lord can be delivered, not to speak of His friend"}} {{no..."
17:4017:40, 28 November 2020 diff hist +8,876 N As one should not try to be killed by embracing an enemy, a tiger or a snake, one should not blaspheme the Supreme Personality of Godhead and become His enemy in order to be put into hellish life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As one should not try to be killed by embracing an enemy, a tiger or a snake, one should not blaspheme the Supreme Personality..."
17:3117:31, 28 November 2020 diff hist +8,569 N Generally, if one blasphemes the Supreme Personality of Godhead he is punished Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally, if one blasphemes the Supreme Personality of Godhead he is punished"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{comple..." current
17:2317:23, 28 November 2020 diff hist +8,603 N One should give up unfavorable activities and accept only favorable conditions in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should give up unfavorable activities and accept only favorable conditions in devotional service"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..." current
17:2117:21, 28 November 2020 diff hist +8,684 N One should not mistakenly think that Lord Krsna must be worshiped by an inimical attitude like that of Sisupala Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not mistakenly think that Lord Kṛṣṇa must be worshiped by an inimical attitude like that of Śiśupāla"}} {{..."
17:1117:11, 28 November 2020 diff hist +8,744 N There was certainly fear, but this fear could not check their (the gopis) devotional service to Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There was certainly fear, but this fear could not check their devotional service to Kṛṣṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Sharm..."
17:0717:07, 28 November 2020 diff hist +9,003 N When the gopis went to Krsna in the dead of night, they certainly feared chastisement by their relatives - their husbands, brothers and fathers - but nonetheless, not caring for their relatives, they went to Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the gopis went to Krsna in the dead of night, they certainly feared chastisement by their relatives"|"their husbands, bro..."
17:0417:04, 28 November 2020 diff hist +8,791 N Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura has very nicely explained the word bhayena (in SB 7.1.26), which means "by fear" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura has very nicely explained the word bhayena, which means"|"by fear"}} {{notes|}} {{..."

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