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14:2814:28, 24 December 2020 diff hist +4,762 N The Supreme Lord is described as tri-yuga because although He appeared variously in Satya-yuga, Treta-yuga and Dvapara-yuga, when He appeared in Kali-yuga He never declared Himself the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Lord is described as tri-yuga because although He appeared variously in Satya-yuga, Tretā-yuga and Dvāpara-yuga,..." current
14:1714:17, 24 December 2020 diff hist +5,096 N Our bodies are formed as a result of our past deeds (karmana daiva-netrena (SB 3.31.1)), but the Supreme Personality of Godhead does not have a material body, and therefore He has no avidya, ignorance. He does not sleep, but is always alert and awake Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our bodies are formed as a result of our past deeds"|"karmana daiva-netrena"|"SB 3.31.1"|"but the Supreme Personality of Godhe..."
12:2312:23, 24 December 2020 diff hist +4,521 N The Lord is the witness of everything; He sees what we are doing at every moment. The Lord is not covered by a body resulting from karma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is the witness of everything; He sees what we are doing at every moment. The Lord is not covered by a body resulting..."
12:0912:09, 24 December 2020 diff hist +4,754 N There are millions and millions of living entities, and the Lord gives them directions. Therefore He has no time to sleep, and He is never in ignorance of our activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are millions and millions of living entities, and the Lord gives them directions. Therefore He has no time to sleep, and..." current
11:4811:48, 24 December 2020 diff hist +4,551 N The word anidram, meaning "always awake and free from ignorance," is very important in this verse (of SB 8.5.27). As stated in BG 15.15, mattah smrtir jnanam apohanam ca: it is the Lord who gives intelligence to everyone and who causes everyone to forget Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word anidram, meaning"|"always awake and free from ignorance"|"is very important in this verse. As stated in Bhagavad-gita..."
11:1211:12, 24 December 2020 diff hist +4,644 N The Lord is addressed here (in SB 8.5.27) as vipascitam, one who is full of all knowledge or who knows everything. The Lord is the Supreme Soul, and He knows everything about the living entities and their senses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore the Lord is addressed here as vipaścitam, one who is full of all knowledge or who knows everything. The Lord is the..."
11:0211:02, 24 December 2020 diff hist +4,527 N The Lord is the origin of all emanations, and He directly and indirectly knows everything about all the activities within His creation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is the origin of all emanations, and He directly and indirectly knows everything about all the activities within His..." current
10:5010:50, 24 December 2020 diff hist +4,379 N In the beginning of Srimad-Bhagavatam the Supreme Personality of Godhead is described in this way: janmady asya yato'nvayad itaratas carthesv abhijnah - SB 1.1.1 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the beginning of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam the Supreme Personality of Godhead is described in this way: janmādy asya yato'nvay..."

15:4015:40, 23 December 2020 diff hist 0 m Although the Lord is silent in His abode, He is doing everything through His different energies - parasya saktir vividhaiva sruyate - CC Madhya 13.65, purport Alankrutha moved page Thus although the Lord is silent in His abode, He is doing everything through His different energies - parasya saktir vividhaiva sruyate - CC Madhya 13.65, purport to Although the Lord is silent in His abode, He is doing everything through His different energies - parasya saktir vividhaiva sruyate - CC Madhya 13.65, purport current
15:4015:40, 23 December 2020 diff hist +6,480 N Although the Lord is silent in His abode, He is doing everything through His different energies - parasya saktir vividhaiva sruyate - CC Madhya 13.65, purport Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus although the Lord is silent in His abode, He is doing everything through His different energies"|"parāsya śaktir vividh..."
15:2615:26, 23 December 2020 diff hist +6,584 N This material nature, working under My (Krsna's) direction, O son of Kunti, is producing all moving and unmoving beings. By its rule this manifestation is created and annihilated again and again - BG 9.10 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This material nature, working under My direction, O son of Kuntī, is producing all moving and unmoving beings. By its rule th..."
15:1715:17, 23 December 2020 diff hist +6,332 N By Me, in My (Krsna's) unmanifested form, this entire universe is pervaded. All beings are in Me, but I am not in them - BG 9.4 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"|"BG 9.4"}} {{not..."
15:0715:07, 23 December 2020 diff hist +6,870 N In the beginning of Srimad-Bhagavatam it is said, satyam param dhimahi (SB 1.1.1). The Vedic mantras say, satyam jnanam anantam and niskalam niskriyam santam niravadyam. God is supreme. Although naturally He does not do anything, He is doing everything Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the beginning of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam it is said, satyaṁ paraṁ dhīmahi"|"SB 1.1.1"|"The Vedic mantras say, satyam jnan..." current
14:5014:50, 23 December 2020 diff hist +6,768 N In Bhagavad-gita (BG 15.15) the Lord says, sarvasya caham hrdi sannivistah: "I am situated in everyone's heart." This does not mean, however, that everyone is equal to the Lord. In the sruti-mantras it is also said, hrdi hy ayam atma pratisthitah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā"|"BG 15.15"|"the Lord says, sarvasya caham hrdi sannivistah"|"I am situated in everyone's heart"|"This does..."
14:3914:39, 23 December 2020 diff hist +6,341 N The Lord is situated in everyone's heart and the individual living entity is not, never should the individual living entity be equated with the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the Lord is situated in everyone's heart and the individual living entity is not, never should the individual living e..."
14:2814:28, 23 December 2020 diff hist +6,707 N Although God is in one place, He controls those who supply the air and rain. He surpasses all in excellence. (Isopanisad 4) Thus the Supreme is never to be equaled by the subordinate living entities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although in one place, He controls those who supply the air and rain. He surpasses all in excellence"|"Īśopaniṣad 4"|"Thus..."
14:1714:17, 23 December 2020 diff hist +6,397 N Although fixed in His abode, the Personality of Godhead is swifter than the mind and can overcome all others running. The powerful demigods cannot approach Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although fixed in His abode, the Personality of Godhead is swifter than the mind and can overcome all others running. The powe..."
13:4113:41, 23 December 2020 diff hist −27 As stated in BG 13.3, ksetra-jnam capi mam viddhi sarva-ksetresu bharata. Although the Lord is a living being and the individual souls are living beings, the Supreme Lord, unlike the individual souls, is vibhu, all-pervading, and ananta, unlimited No edit summary current
13:3313:33, 23 December 2020 diff hist +6,823 N As stated in BG 13.3, ksetra-jnam capi mam viddhi sarva-ksetresu bharata. Although the Lord is a living being and the individual souls are living beings, the Supreme Lord, unlike the individual souls, is vibhu, all-pervading, and ananta, unlimited Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated in Bhagavad-gītā"|"BG 13.3"|"kṣetra-jñaṁ cāpi māṁ viddhi sarva-kṣetreṣu bhārata. Although the Lord i..."
12:4212:42, 23 December 2020 diff hist −7 The Supreme Personality of Godhead is sanatana, eternal, and the individual living entities are also eternal. The difference is that Krsna, or God, is the supreme eternal, whereas the individual souls are minute, fragmental eternals No edit summary current
12:4112:41, 23 December 2020 diff hist +6,813 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is sanatana, eternal, and the individual living entities are also eternal. The difference is that Krsna, or God, is the supreme eternal, whereas the individual souls are minute, fragmental eternals Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead is sanātana, eternal, and the individual living entities are also eternal. The difference..."
12:3212:32, 23 December 2020 diff hist +6,671 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead, however, is eternal, and similarly the living entities, who are parts of Him, are also eternal - mamaivamso jiva-loke jiva-bhutah sanatanah - BG 15.7 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead, however, is eternal, and similarly the living entities, who are parts of Him, are also ete..."
12:1812:18, 23 December 2020 diff hist +6,761 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is not anything of material creation. Everything material must change from one form to another - for example, from earth to earthen pot and from earthen pot to earth again. All our creations are temporary, impermanent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead is not anything of material creation. Everything material must change from one form to anot..."
11:4811:48, 23 December 2020 diff hist +4,496 N The other (song sung by devotees of god), of course, is the maha-mantra - Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The other, of course, is the mahā-mantra—Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare/ Hare Rāma..." current
11:3711:37, 23 December 2020 diff hist +4,786 N We generally sing two songs. One is sri-krsna-caitanya prabhu nityananda sri-advaita gadadhara srivasadi-gaura-bhakta-vrnda. This is bona fide. It is always mentioned in the Caitanya-caritamrta, and it is accepted by the acaryas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We generally sing two songs. One is śrī-kṛṣṇa-caitanya prabhu nityānanda śrī-advaita gadādhara śrīvāsādi-gaura..."
11:0811:08, 23 December 2020 diff hist +4,377 N Lord Brahma's prayers were not ordinary concocted prayers. Prayers must be approved by Vedic literature, as indicated in this verse (of SB 8.5.25) by the words daivibhir girbhih Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These prayers were not ordinary concocted prayers. Prayers must be approved by Vedic literature, as indicated in this verse by..."
07:5507:55, 23 December 2020 diff hist +4,605 N Even though Brahma had not seen the Supreme Personality of Godhead before, he was confident that the Lord was there in Svetadvipa. Thus he took the opportunity to go there and offer prayers to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore we have to hear about God, Kṛṣṇa, from the authentic Vedic literature and from persons who understand the Vedi..."
07:3107:31, 23 December 2020 diff hist +4,745 N Even though the rascals and fools saw Krsna personally, they could not understand that He is the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Even upon seeing God personally, one who is unfortunate cannot understand Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even though the rascals and fools saw Kṛṣṇa personally, they could not understand that He is the Supreme Personality of..."
07:2207:22, 23 December 2020 diff hist +4,657 N When Krsna was on earth, many, many people saw Him but could not understand that He is the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Avajananti mam mudha manusim tanum asritam - BG 9.11 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Kṛṣṇa was on earth, many, many people saw Him but could not understand that He is the Supreme Personality of Godhea..."
06:5006:50, 23 December 2020 diff hist +4,732 N It is said that when Brahma and the other demigods go to see the Supreme Personality of Godhead in Svetadvipa, they cannot directly see Him, but their prayers are heard by the Lord, and the needful action is taken. This we have seen in many instances Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said that when Brahmā and the other demigods go to see the Supreme Personality of Godhead in Śvetadvīpa, they cannot..."

18:1318:13, 22 December 2020 diff hist −33 Concerning ajitasya padam, the abode of the Supreme Personality of Godhead in the milk ocean of this material world, Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura says: padam ksirodadhi-stha-svetadvipam tamasah prakrteh param No edit summary current
18:1218:12, 22 December 2020 diff hist +4,768 N Concerning ajitasya padam, the abode of the Supreme Personality of Godhead in the milk ocean of this material world, Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura says: padam ksirodadhi-stha-svetadvipam tamasah prakrteh param Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Concerning ajitasya padam, the abode of the Supreme Personality of Godhead in the milk ocean of this material world, Śrīla V..."
18:0518:05, 22 December 2020 diff hist +5,064 N If one continues in this way (of devotional service), Krsna will always be pleased with him and will give him all instructions so that he may very easily return home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one continues in this way, Kṛṣṇa will always be pleased with him and will give him all instructions so that he may ve..."
17:4417:44, 22 December 2020 diff hist +5,085 N Only the devotee of Lord Visnu is called sura, not asura. Lord Krsna is very much pleased with His devotees, even if they are not on the topmost stage of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore, only the devotee of Lord Viṣṇu is called sura, not asura. Lord Kṛṣṇa is very much pleased with His devote..."
17:2117:21, 22 December 2020 diff hist +4,799 N Ravana, for example, was a great devotee of Lord Siva, but he is described as an asura. Similarly, Hiranyakasipu is described as a great devotee of Lord Brahma, yet he was also an asura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāvaṇa, for example, was a great devotee of Lord Śiva, but he is described as an asura. Similarly, Hiraṇyakaśipu is des..."
17:1117:11, 22 December 2020 diff hist +4,557 N Anyone who is a devotee of Lord Krsna is called a deva, and others, even though they may be devotees of demigods, are called asuras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone who is a devotee of Lord Kṛṣṇa is called a deva, and others, even though they may be devotees of demigods, are ca..."
17:0017:00, 22 December 2020 diff hist +4,814 N The devotees are all demigods. There are two kinds of men within this world. One is called the deva, and the other is called the asura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotees are all demigods. There are two kinds of men within this world. One is called the deva, and the other is called t..."
16:5216:52, 22 December 2020 diff hist +4,705 N Sura-priya, is also significant. Although Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is equal toward everyone, He is especially inclined toward His devotees - ye bhajanti tu mam bhaktya mayi te tesu capy aham Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Another word, sura-priya, is also significant. Although Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is equal toward every..." current
16:4216:42, 22 December 2020 diff hist +4,957 N Death is inevitable; no one can surpass the force of death. Therefore Maharaja Pariksit, while fully alive, wanted to hear Srimad-Bhagavatam. He is consequently addressed here (in SB 8.5.24) as arindama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Death is inevitable; no one can surpass the force of death. Therefore Mahārāja Parīkṣit, while fully alive, wanted to hea..."
16:3016:30, 22 December 2020 diff hist +5,129 N He (Maharaja Pariksit) was not at all angry with the muni's son who had cursed him. Rather, he accepted the curse and prepared for his death in the association of Sukadeva Gosvami Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was not at all angry with the muni's son who had cursed him. Rather, he accepted the curse and prepared for his death in th..."
16:1416:14, 22 December 2020 diff hist +5,359 N Though he (Maharaja Pariksit) was a young king, as soon as he heard that he was going to die within seven days, he immediately left his kingdom. He did not follow the dictates of enemies within his body, such as lust, greed and anger Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"and even though he was a young king, as soon as he heard that he was going to die within seven days, he immediately left his k..."
15:5615:56, 22 December 2020 diff hist +4,794 N Maharaja Pariksit is specifically addressed as arindama because in his political life he was able to subdue all kinds of enemies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Parīkṣit is specifically addressed as arindama because in his political life he was able to subdue all kinds of..."
15:4015:40, 22 December 2020 diff hist +4,854 N Maharaja Pariksit is addressed here (in SB 8.5.24) as arindama, "subduer of all enemies." Not only do we have enemies outside of our bodies, but within our bodies there are many enemies, such as lusty desires, anger and greed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Parīkṣit is addressed here as arindama"|"subduer of all enemies"|"Not only do we have enemies outside of our bod..."

18:0218:02, 21 December 2020 diff hist +11,073 N The sankirtana movement, therefore, is a great opportunity. Simply by hearing Bhagavad-gita and chanting the Hare Krsna maha-mantra, one becomes completely purified. Thus the struggle for existence ceases, and one goes back home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The saṅkīrtana movement, therefore, is a great opportunity. Simply by hearing Bhagavad-gītā and chanting the Hare Kṛṣ..."
17:5517:55, 21 December 2020 diff hist +10,674 N The Krsna consciousness movement is meant to stop the struggle for existence. The Srimad-Bhagavatam and Bhagavad-gita give definite directions on how to stop the struggle for existence and how to survive in eternal life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Indeed, it is meant to stop the struggle for existence. The Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and Bhagavad-gītā give definite directions..."
17:2817:28, 21 December 2020 diff hist +5,442 If one actually wants happiness, one must go to the spiritual world No edit summary
17:2617:26, 21 December 2020 diff hist +10,551 N Not to speak of going to the moon, even if one is promoted to the highest planetary system, Brahmaloka, there cannot be any happiness in this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore, not to speak of going to the moon, even if one is promoted to the highest planetary system, Brahmaloka, there canno..."
17:1517:15, 21 December 2020 diff hist +10,377 N From the highest planet in this material world down to the lowest, all are places of misery wherein repeated birth and death take place Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From the highest planet in this material world down to the lowest, all are places of misery wherein repeated birth and death t..."
17:0417:04, 21 December 2020 diff hist +10,225 One cannot be happy in any way within this material world. As stated in Bhagavad-gita - BG 8.16 No edit summary current
17:0117:01, 21 December 2020 diff hist +10,277 N One cannot be happy in any way within this material world. As stated in Bhagavad-gita - BG 8.16 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One cannot be happy in any way within this material world. As stated in Bhagavad-gītā"|"BG 8.16"|"ābrahma-bhuvanāl lokā..."

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