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18:1118:11, 21 December 2020 diff hist −13 Without such knowledge (that Brahman is present everywhere), one cannot claim to be a human being; rather, he remains in the animal kingdom. As it is said, sa eva go-kharah: (SB 10.84.13) without such knowledge, one is no better than a cow or an ass No edit summary current
18:0718:07, 21 December 2020 diff hist +2,434 N Without such knowledge (that Brahman is present everywhere), one cannot claim to be a human being; rather, he remains in the animal kingdom. As it is said, sa eva go-kharah: (SB 10.84.13) without such knowledge, one is no better than a cow or an ass Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Without such knowledge, one cannot claim to be a human being; rather, he remains in the animal kingdom. As it is said, sa eva..."
17:4717:47, 21 December 2020 diff hist +4,050 N The Lord says in Bhagavad-gita (BG 9.4): "By Me, in My (Krsna's) unmanifested form, this entire universe is pervaded. All beings are in Me, but I am not in them." The Lord can defy Himself. Thus there is variety in unity - ekatvam bahutvam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By Me, in My unmanifested form, this entire universe is pervaded. All beings are in Me, but I am not in them"|"The Lord can de..."
17:3517:35, 21 December 2020 diff hist +3,954 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead, in His original form, has not entered everything (apravistah), but in His impersonal form He has entered (pravistah). Thus He has entered and not entered simultaneously Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead, in His original form, has not entered everything (apraviṣṭaḥ), but in His impersonal..."
17:2517:25, 21 December 2020 diff hist +3,893 N This realization (that God is all-pervasive and yet is situated in His own abode) is possible if one strictly follows the regulative principles of asrama - brahmacari, grhastha, vanaprastha and sannyasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This realization is possible if one strictly follows the regulative principles of āśrama (brahmacārī, gṛhastha, vānapra..."
17:2117:21, 21 December 2020 diff hist +4,006 N One must accept the inconceivable quality of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, for no one can understand from the material point of view how the Lord is all-pervasive and yet is situated in His own abode, Goloka Vrndavana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must accept the inconceivable quality of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, for no one can understand from the material p..."
16:5016:50, 21 December 2020 diff hist +4,013 N The living entity is part and parcel of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and thus one should understand that since the Supreme Lord has entered the atom, the living entities are also there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The living entity is part and parcel of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and thus one should understand that since the Supr..."
16:4716:47, 21 December 2020 diff hist +3,917 N We should understand that whenever the Supreme Personality of Godhead is present, He is present with all His paraphernalia, including His name, form, associates and servants Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We should understand that whenever the Supreme Personality of Godhead is present, He is present with all His paraphernalia, in..."
16:4516:45, 21 December 2020 diff hist +3,850 N As stated in the Brahma-samhita (BS 5.38), andantara-stha-paramanu-cayantara-stham: the Lord is situated within the universe, within the heart of every living entity and also within the atom Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in the Brahma-saṁhitā (BS 5.38), aṇḍāntara-stha-paramāṇu-cayāntara-stham: the Lord is situated within th..." current
16:4316:43, 21 December 2020 diff hist +3,848 N Realization of the Supreme Personality of Godhead's omnipresence is the perfect realization of the Absolute Truth to be attained through the study of the Vedic literatures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Realization of the Supreme Personality of Godhead's omnipresence is the perfect realization of the Absolute Truth to be attain..."
16:3616:36, 21 December 2020 diff hist +4,387 N Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura accepted the sannyasa-asrama directly from the brahmacari-asrama. In other words, His Divine Grace Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura did not think it compulsory to accept the grhastha-asrama or vanaprastha-asrama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura accepted the sannyāsa-āśrama directly from the brahmacārī-āśrama. In oth..." current
16:3416:34, 21 December 2020 diff hist +4,332 N Because the ultimate aim is to understand the Absolute Truth, there is no necessity of going through all the different asramas. Thus one may proceed to the sannyasa-asrama directly from the brahmacari-asrama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the ultimate aim is to understand the Absolute Truth, there is no necessity of going through all the different āśram..."
16:3116:31, 21 December 2020 diff hist +4,218 N Another point to be observed from this verse (SB 7.12.13-14) is that from the brahmacari-asrama one may accept the sannyasa-asrama, vanaprastha-asrama or grhastha-asrama. It is not compulsory for a brahmacari to become a grhastha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Another point to be observed from this verse is that from the brahmacārī-āśrama one may accept the sannyāsa-āśrama, vā..."
16:2916:29, 21 December 2020 diff hist +4,259 N At the present time, in the age of Kali, practically everyone is a sudra, and no one is a dvija. Therefore the condition of society has very much deteriorated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the present time, in the age of Kali, practically everyone is a śūdra, and no one is a dvija. Therefore the condition of..."
16:2716:27, 21 December 2020 diff hist +4,237 N Technology is meant for the sudras, whereas the Vedas are meant for the dvijas. Consequently this verse (SB 7.12.13-14) states, dvijo 'dhityavabudhya ca trayim sangopanisadam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Technology, therefore, is meant for the śūdras, whereas the Vedas are meant for the dvijas. Consequently this verse states,..." current
16:2516:25, 21 December 2020 diff hist +4,231 N At the present time there are many educational institutions for training and technology, but such knowledge has nothing to do with understanding of the Absolute Truth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the present time there are many educational institutions for training and technology, but such knowledge has nothing to do..."
16:2316:23, 21 December 2020 diff hist +4,283 N The Vedic literature gives the knowledge that can lead one to understand the Absolute Truth - Brahman, Paramatma or Bhagavan. Guru-kula, or the reformatory educational institution, should be used only to understand Vedic knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vedic literature gives the knowledge that can lead one to understand the Absolute Truth—Brahman, Paramātmā or Bhagavā..."
16:1916:19, 21 December 2020 diff hist +3,897 N Studying the Vedic literatures is compulsory for everyone but the sudras and antyajas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"studying the Vedic literatures is compulsory for everyone but the śūdras and antyajas"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{co..." current
15:0915:09, 21 December 2020 diff hist +4,001 N The members of the three higher sections of society - namely the brahmanas, ksatriyas and vaisyas - must learn the Vedic literatures according to their capability and power to understand Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the members of the three higher sections of society—namely the brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas and vaiśyas—must learn the Vedic..."
15:0515:05, 21 December 2020 diff hist +3,936 N To study the Vedas and understand them, of course, requires some special intelligence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To study the Vedas and understand them, of course, requires some special intelligence"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{comp..."
14:5814:58, 21 December 2020 diff hist +4,206 N Without the spiritual master's order, even the grhastha should not indulge in sex life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Without the spiritual master's order, even the gṛhastha should not indulge in sex life"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{c..."
14:5714:57, 21 December 2020 diff hist +4,394 N If one desires to advance in spiritual life but he acts whimsically, not following the orders of the spiritual master, he has no shelter. Yasyaprasadan na gatih kuto 'pi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one desires to advance in spiritual life but he acts whimsically, not following the orders of the spiritual master, he has..."
14:5414:54, 21 December 2020 diff hist +4,327 N Only one who executes his spiritual life under the direction of the spiritual master can achieve the mercy of Krsna. Yasya prasadad bhagavat-prasadah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only one who executes his spiritual life under the direction of the spiritual master can achieve the mercy of Kṛṣṇa. Yas..." current
14:4114:41, 21 December 2020 diff hist +4,525 The grhastha is allowed to indulge in sex life during the period favorable for procreation and in accordance with the spiritual master's order No edit summary current
14:4014:40, 21 December 2020 diff hist −9 When the spiritual master orders, the grhastha may accept sex life. This is confirmed in Bhagavad-gita (BG 7.11): indulgence in sex life without disobedience to the religious rules and regulations constitutes a religious principle No edit summary current
14:4014:40, 21 December 2020 diff hist +4,645 N When the spiritual master orders, the grhastha may accept sex life. This is confirmed in Bhagavad-gita (BG 7.11): indulgence in sex life without disobedience to the religious rules and regulations constitutes a religious principle Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the spiritual master orders, the gṛhastha may accept sex life. This is confirmed in Bhagavad-gītā (BG 7.11). Dharmāv..."
14:3514:35, 21 December 2020 diff hist +4,548 N Grhasthas should indulge in sex life only in accordance with the order of the guru. Therefore it is mentioned here (in SB 7.12.11) that one must follow the orders of the spiritual master - guru-vrttir vikalpena Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Gṛhasthas should indulge in sex life only in accordance with the order of the guru. Therefore it is mentioned here that one..." current
14:3114:31, 21 December 2020 diff hist +4,279 N For brahmacaris and sannyasis there are strong restrictions on sexual indulgence. Similarly, there are strong restrictions for grhasthas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For brahmacārīs and sannyāsīs there are strong restrictions on sexual indulgence. Similarly, there are strong restrictions..."
14:2214:22, 21 December 2020 diff hist +11,040 Maharaja Pariksit understood the total situation from Sukadeva Gosvami, yet to further clarify the transcendental nature of Krsna and the gopis in the rasa dance, he expressed his surprise No edit summary current
11:3111:31, 21 December 2020 diff hist +8,605 m Sukadeva Gosvami warned that the conditioned followers, who are not actually in control, should never even imagine imitating the uncommon activities of the controller - Krsna Nirmal moved page Sukadeva Gosvami warned that the conditioned followers, who are not actually in control, should never even imagine imitating the uncommon activities of the controller (Krsna) to Sukadeva Gosvami warned that the conditioned followers, who are not actually in control, should never even imagine imitating the uncommon activities of the controller - Krsna current
10:2210:22, 21 December 2020 diff hist +1,490 According to Sukadeva Gosvami, Krsna had unlimited calves and cowherd boys with Him. No one could count their actual number No edit summary current

15:3215:32, 20 December 2020 diff hist +4,070 N According to the acintya-bhedabheda philosophy of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, there are varieties, but all of them constitute one unit. Such knowledge is knowledge of perfect oneness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the acintya-bhedābheda philosophy of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, there are varieties, but all of them constitute..."
15:3015:30, 20 December 2020 diff hist +3,942 N Unity in variety is real knowledge, and therefore giving up variety artificially does not reflect perfect knowledge of monism Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unity in variety is real knowledge, and therefore giving up variety artificially does not reflect perfect knowledge of monism"..."
15:2715:27, 20 December 2020 diff hist +4,490 N No one should think himself perfect and forget the sastric instruction that one should be very careful about associating even with his daughter, mother or sister, not to speak of other women Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one should think himself perfect and forget the śāstric instruction that one should be very careful about associating eve..."
15:2415:24, 20 December 2020 diff hist +4,258 N Until that time (realize perfectly that the living being is spirit soul), the duality continues, and the conception of man and woman also continues. In this stage, one should be extremely careful about mixing with women Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Until that time, the duality continues, and the conception of man and woman also continues. In this stage, one should be extre..."
15:2015:20, 20 December 2020 diff hist +4,168 N On the spiritual platform, the learned person not only gives up the duality of man and woman, but also gives up the duality of man and animal. This is the test of self-realization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the spiritual platform, the learned person not only gives up the duality of man and woman, but also gives up the duality of..."
15:1715:17, 20 December 2020 diff hist +3,869 N Here (in SB 7.12.10) is another important warning that a man must save himself from attraction to woman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here is another important warning that a man must save himself from attraction to woman"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{co..."
15:0915:09, 20 December 2020 diff hist +3,139 Vedic civilization carefully restricts mingling between men and women. If one cannot understand the basic principle of restraining association between man and woman, he is to be considered an animal. That is the purport of this verse - SB 7.12.9 No edit summary current
15:0015:00, 20 December 2020 diff hist +2,928 N Unnecessary association with women, even with one's mother, sister or daughter, is strictly prohibited. This is human civilization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unnecessary association with women, even with one's mother, sister or daughter, is strictly prohibited. This is human civiliza..."
14:5814:58, 20 December 2020 diff hist +3,013 N There are seven kinds of mothers. These mothers are the original mother, the wife of the teacher or spiritual master, the wife of a brahmana, the king's wife, the cow, the nurse and the earth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are seven kinds of mothers"|"These mothers are the original mother, the wife of the teacher or spiritual master, the wif..."
14:5514:55, 20 December 2020 diff hist +3,125 N If the wife of the teacher is a young woman, a young brahmacari should not allow such a mother to touch him. This is strictly prohibited Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If the wife of the teacher is a young woman, however, a young brahmacārī should not allow such a mother to touch him. This i..."
14:5214:52, 20 December 2020 diff hist +3,310 N A mother sometimes cares for her son by combing his hair, massaging his body with oil, or bathing him. Similarly, the wife of the teacher is also a mother (guru-patni), and therefore she may also care for the disciple in a motherly way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A mother sometimes cares for her son by combing his hair, massaging his body with oil, or bathing him. Similarly, the wife of..." current
14:4114:41, 20 December 2020 diff hist +2,688 N The word brhad-vrata refers to one who has decided not to marry, or in other words, not to indulge in sex life throughout his entire life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word bṛhad-vrata refers to one who has decided not to marry, or in other words, not to indulge in sex life throughout hi..." current
14:4014:40, 20 December 2020 diff hist +2,344 N Material enjoyment is the original cause of bondage to this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"material enjoyment, which is the original cause of bondage to this material world"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete..." current
14:3814:38, 20 December 2020 diff hist +3,014 N The entire Vedic system teaches one to avoid sex life so that one may gradually progress from brahmacarya to grhastha, from grhastha to vanaprastha, and from vanaprastha to sannyasa and thus give up material enjoyment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The entire Vedic system teaches one to avoid sex life so that one may gradually progress from brahmacarya to gṛhastha, from..."
14:3414:34, 20 December 2020 diff hist +2,573 N The injunction restricting association with women is the basic principle of spiritual life. Associating or talking with women is never advised in any of the Vedic literatures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The injunction restricting association with women is the basic principle of spiritual life. Associating or talking with women..."
14:3114:31, 20 December 2020 diff hist +2,802 N Brahmacarya essentially means the vow not to marry but to observe strict celibacy (brhad-vrata). A brahmacari or sannyasi should avoid talking with women or reading literature concerning talks between man and woman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahmacarya essentially means the vow not to marry but to observe strict celibacy (bṛhad-vrata). A brahmacārī or sannyās..."
14:2314:23, 20 December 2020 diff hist +2,517 N Although when he (the brahmacari) goes out to beg alms it is necessary to talk with women and with men very much attached to women, this association should be very short, and he should talk with them only about begging alms, and not more Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although when he goes out to beg alms it is necessary to talk with women and with men very much attached to women, this associ..."
10:2610:26, 20 December 2020 diff hist +3,730 N If one has developed the qualities of a sudra or a candala, regardless of where he was born, he should be accepted in terms of those symptoms Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one has developed the qualities of a śūdra or a caṇḍāla, regardless of where he was born, he should be accepted in t..." current
10:2410:24, 20 December 2020 diff hist +3,617 N One who has attained the qualifications of a brahmana, regardless of where he was born, should be accepted as a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who has attained the qualifications of a brāhmaṇa, regardless of where he was born, should be accepted as a brāhmaṇa..."

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