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14:1514:15, 27 December 2020 diff hist +3,992 N The spiritual master is as good as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and therefore one who is very serious about spiritual advancement must regard the spiritual master in this way. Even a slight deviation from this understanding can create disaster Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The spiritual master is as good as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and therefore one who is very serious about spiritual a..."
14:1114:11, 27 December 2020 diff hist +3,947 N If the family members of the spiritual master, who is the bona fide representative of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, consider the spiritual master an ordinary human being, this does not mean that he becomes an ordinary human being Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if the family members of the spiritual master, who is the bona fide representative of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, cons..."
14:0414:04, 27 December 2020 diff hist +3,824 N If someone considers the Supreme Personality - Krsna or Lord Ramacandra - to be an ordinary human being, this does not mean that the Lord becomes an ordinary human being Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If someone considers the Supreme Personality"|"Kṛṣṇa or Lord Rāmacandra"|"to be an ordinary human being, this does not..."
13:5213:52, 27 December 2020 diff hist +3,959 The representative of the Supreme Godhead, carries the message throughout the world. Therefore, on the absolute platform, there is no difference between the spiritual master and the Supreme Personality of Godhead No edit summary current
13:4213:42, 27 December 2020 diff hist +3,778 N Bhagavad-gita, which constitutes the instructions of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is presented by the spiritual master as it is, without deviation. Therefore the Absolute Truth is present in the spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhagavad-gītā, which constitutes the instructions of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is presented by the spiritual maste..."
13:3113:31, 27 December 2020 diff hist +3,589 N The spiritual master is the worshiper God, whereas the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, is the worshipable God. This is the difference between the spiritual master and the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The spiritual master is the worshiper God, whereas the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, is the worshipable God. Th..." current

14:1614:16, 26 December 2020 diff hist +3,663 N The spiritual master is called sevaka-bhagavan, the servitor Personality of Godhead, and Krsna is called sevya-bhagavan, the Supreme Personality of Godhead who is to be worshiped Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The spiritual master is called sevaka-bhagavān, the servitor Personality of Godhead, and Kṛṣṇa is called sevya-bhagavā..." current
14:1314:13, 26 December 2020 diff hist +3,613 N The example of Lord Krsna's being the Supreme Personality of Godhead is appropriate in regard to understanding the spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The example of Lord Kṛṣṇa's being the Supreme Personality of Godhead is appropriate in regard to understanding the spiri..." current
13:3013:30, 26 December 2020 diff hist +3,654 N The spiritual master should never be considered an ordinary man. One should strictly adhere to the instructions of the spiritual master, for if he is pleased, certainly the Supreme Personality of Godhead is pleased Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the spiritual master should never be considered an ordinary man. One should strictly adhere to the instructions of the spiritu..."
13:2713:27, 26 December 2020 diff hist +3,626 N One may argue by saying that since the spiritual master's relatives and the men of his neighborhood consider him an ordinary human being, what is the fault on the part of the disciple who considers the spiritual master an ordinary human being? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One may argue by saying that since the spiritual master's relatives and the men of his neighborhood consider him an ordinary h..."
13:2213:22, 26 December 2020 diff hist +3,534 N An elephant bathes in a lake quite thoroughly, but as soon as it comes on the shore it takes some dust from the ground and strews it over its body. Thus there is no meaning to the elephant's bath Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An elephant bathes in a lake quite thoroughly, but as soon as it comes on the shore it takes some dust from the ground and str..."
13:1813:18, 26 December 2020 diff hist +3,543 N If one considers the spiritual master an ordinary human being, one is doomed. His study of the Vedas and his austerities and penances for enlightenment are all useless, like the bathing of an elephant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one considers the spiritual master an ordinary human being, one is doomed. His study of the Vedas and his austerities and p..."
13:1113:11, 26 December 2020 diff hist +3,151 N Acaryam mam vijaniyat (SB 11.17.27). One should consider the acarya to be as good as the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ācāryaṁ māṁ vijānīyāt"|"One should consider the ācārya to be as good as the Supreme Personality of Godhead"}} {{no..."
13:1013:10, 26 December 2020 diff hist +3,252 N It is recommended that one honor the spiritual master as being on an equal status with the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Saksad dharitvena samasta-sastraih. This is enjoined in every scripture Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is recommended that one honor the spiritual master as being on an equal status with the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Sā..."

18:0918:09, 25 December 2020 diff hist +3,371 N If one is a pure devotee acting under the directions of the guru, one easily gets the mercy of the Supreme Lord and thus becomes immediately situated on the transcendental platform Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is a pure devotee acting under the directions of the guru, one easily gets the mercy of the Supreme Lord and thus becom..."
18:0718:07, 25 December 2020 diff hist +3,520 N If the spiritual master is favorably inclined, one naturally receives the mercy of the Supreme Lord, and by the mercy of the Supreme Lord one immediately becomes transcendental, conquering all the influences of sattva-guna, rajo-guna and tamo-guna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If the spiritual master is favorably inclined, one naturally receives the mercy of the Supreme Lord, and by the mercy of the S..."
18:0218:02, 25 December 2020 diff hist +3,036 N Yogis and jnanis practice in many ways to conquer the senses, but the bhakta immediately attains the mercy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead through the mercy of the spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yogīs and jñānīs practice in many ways to conquer the senses, but the bhakta immediately attains the mercy of the Supreme..."
17:5817:58, 25 December 2020 diff hist +3,226 N Just by treating the root cause of an ailment, one can conquer all bodily pains and sufferings. Similarly, if one is devoted and faithful to the spiritual master, he can conquer the influence of sattva-guna, rajo-guna and tamo-guna very easily Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just by treating the root cause of an ailment, one can conquer all bodily pains and sufferings. Similarly, if one is devoted a..."
17:5417:54, 25 December 2020 diff hist +2,514 N One can avoid sufferings from the body and mind by practicing mystic hatha-yoga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One can avoid sufferings from the body and mind by practicing mystic haṭha-yoga"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{com..."
17:5017:50, 25 December 2020 diff hist +2,940 One cannot avoid the sufferings inflicted by providence, and therefore when suffering comes one should fully absorb oneself in chanting the Hare Krsna mantra No edit summary current
17:4617:46, 25 December 2020 diff hist +2,541 N Since I suffer when pinched or killed by others, I should not attempt to pinch or kill any other living entity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since I suffer when pinched or killed by others, I should not attempt to pinch or kill any other living entity"}} {{notes|}} {..."
17:4317:43, 25 December 2020 diff hist +154 By practice, one should avoid eating in such a way that other living entities will be disturbed and suffer No edit summary current
17:4017:40, 25 December 2020 diff hist +2,618 N Lord Krsna says, dhiras tatra na muhyati: (BG 2.13) one who is dhira, or sober, who is learned in philosophy and established in knowledge, cannot be unhappy over the transmigration of the soul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa says, dhīras tatra na muhyat"|"one who is dhīra, or sober, who is learned in philosophy and established in..." current
17:3617:36, 25 December 2020 diff hist +2,408 N As the soul transmigrates, one who has taken birth must give up the present body, and then he must certainly accept another body. This should be no cause for lamentation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As the soul transmigrates, one who has taken birth must give up the present body, and then he must certainly accept another bo..."
17:3317:33, 25 December 2020 diff hist +2,450 N If one's son has died, one may certainly be affected by lamentation and illusion and cry for the dead son, but one may overcome lamentation and illusion by considering the verses of Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one's son has died, one may certainly be affected by lamentation and illusion and cry for the dead son, but one may overcom..."
15:1315:13, 25 December 2020 diff hist +3,127 N If one is determined not to have sex, he can automatically conquer lusty desires. The example given is that even if one is hungry, if on a particular day he is determined to observe fasting, he can naturally conquer the disturbances of hunger and thirst Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is determined not to have sex, he can automatically conquer lusty desires. The example given in this regard is that eve..."
15:0515:05, 25 December 2020 diff hist +3,217 N One cannot give up thinking of women, for thinking in this way is natural; even while walking on the street, one will see so many women. However, if one is determined not to live with a woman, even while seeing a woman he will not become lusty Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One cannot give up thinking of women, for thinking in this way is natural; even while walking on the street, one will see so m..."
15:0115:01, 25 December 2020 diff hist +2,790 N Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura has suggested how one can conquer lusty desires for sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura has suggested how one can conquer lusty desires for sense gratification"}} {{notes..."
14:5214:52, 25 December 2020 diff hist +3,434 N Temple construction is not bad, provided proper care is taken for the propagation of Krsna consciousness. Even if such endeavors are considered greedy, the greed is to satisfy Krsna, and therefore these are spiritual activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"temple construction is not bad, provided proper care is taken for the propagation of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Even if such e..."
14:4314:43, 25 December 2020 diff hist +3,400 N All the acaryas in South India, especially Sri Ramanujacarya, constructed many big temples, and in North India all the Gosvamis of Vrndavana constructed large temples. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura also constructed large centers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the acaryas in South India, especially Sri Ramanujacarya, constructed many big temples, and in North India all the Gosvami..."
14:2914:29, 25 December 2020 diff hist +3,649 N One should not be poverty-stricken, but one must try to be fully satisfied with the bare necessities of life and not be greedy. For a devotee to be satisfied with the bare necessities is therefore the best advice for spiritual advancement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should not be poverty-stricken, but one must try to be fully satisfied with the bare necessities of life and not be greedy..."
14:1814:18, 25 December 2020 diff hist +3,461 N There are two things that nullify all good qualities. One is poverty. Daridra-doso guna-rasi-nasi. If one is poverty-stricken, all his good qualities become null and void. Similarly, if one becomes too greedy, his good qualifications are lost Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are two things that nullify all good qualities. One is poverty. Daridra-doṣo guṇa-rāśi-nāśī. If one is poverty-..."
14:1314:13, 25 December 2020 diff hist +3,243 N For spiritual advancement, one should be materially satisfied, for if one is not materially satisfied, his greed for material development will result in the frustration of his spiritual advancement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For spiritual advancement, one should be materially satisfied, for if one is not materially satisfied, his greed for material..."
14:0614:06, 25 December 2020 diff hist +2,379 N If one is very greedy to enhance his Krsna consciousness, this is a great boon. Tatra laulyam ekalam mulam. This is the best path available Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is very greedy to enhance his Kṛṣṇa consciousness, this is a great boon. Tatra laulyam ekalaṁ mūlam. This is t..."
14:0314:03, 25 December 2020 diff hist +2,603 N When there is an increase in lobha, or greed, which is the greatest enemy caused by rajo-guna, the mode of passion, how can one advance in Krsna consciousness? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when there is an increase in lobha, or greed, which is the greatest enemy caused by rajo-guṇa, the mode of passion, how can..."
14:0014:00, 25 December 2020 diff hist +2,657 N When strong lusty desires for sense gratification are unfulfilled, one becomes angry. This anger can be satisfied when one chastises his enemy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When strong lusty desires for sense gratification are unfulfilled, one becomes angry. This anger can be satisfied when one cha..."
13:5713:57, 25 December 2020 diff hist +2,472 N In Bhagavad-gita (BG 3.37) it is stated that lust, anger and greed are the causes of the conditioned soul's bondage in this material world. Kama esa krodha esa rajo-guna-samudbhavah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā"|"it is stated that lust, anger and greed are the causes of the conditioned soul's bondage in this material..."
13:2813:28, 25 December 2020 diff hist +2,611 N A true brahmana is always satisfied. Even if he has nothing to eat, he can drink a little water and be satisfied. This is only a matter of practice. Unfortunately, however, no one is educated in how to be satisfied in self-realization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A true brāhmaṇa is always satisfied. Even if he has nothing to eat, he can drink a little water and be satisfied. This is o..."
13:2313:23, 25 December 2020 diff hist +2,724 N According to the sastras, a brahmana, or a cultured person in Krsna consciousness, will not enter anyone's service to maintain body and soul together, and especially not for satisfaction of the senses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the śāstras, a brāhmaṇa, or a cultured person in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, will not enter anyone's service..."
13:0313:03, 25 December 2020 diff hist +4,166 All the members of our Krsna consciousness movement, whether they be grhasthas or sannyasis, should try to spread the Krsna consciousness movement with determination, and Krsna will supply all necessities No edit summary current
13:0113:01, 25 December 2020 diff hist +3,600 Why should one approach a person who is blind with wealth? Rather, one should depend on Krsna, and He will give everything No edit summary current
12:5912:59, 25 December 2020 diff hist +3,542 N One should not desire to do anything else, even to earn his livelihood. There are many, many examples of this attitude. Madhavendra Puri, for instance, would never go to anyone to ask for food Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not desire to do anything else, even to earn his livelihood. There are many, many examples of this attitude. Mādha..."
12:4612:46, 25 December 2020 diff hist +3,657 N One need not try to earn a livelihood to maintain body & soul together. This is illustrated by the example of the great python, which lies in one place, never going here & there to earn a livelihood to maintain itself, & yet is maintained by Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One need not even try to earn a livelihood to maintain body and soul together. This is illustrated here by the example of the..."
12:4112:41, 25 December 2020 diff hist +3,062 N Human life is simply meant for developing Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Human life is simply meant for developing Krsna consciousness"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|..." current

12:0512:05, 24 December 2020 diff hist +3,873 N We find that even an illiterate person who has lost all intelligence is elected God, and although he has a temple, it has meat-eating sannyasis, and many polluted activities go on there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we find that even an illiterate person who has lost all intelligence is elected God, and although he has a temple, it has meat..."
12:0212:02, 24 December 2020 diff hist +3,522 N In Bhagavad-gita it is clearly said that one who worships the demigods has lost his intelligence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā it is clearly said that one who worships the demigods has lost his intelligence"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Sh..."
11:5611:56, 24 December 2020 diff hist +3,690 N If Visnu is not worshiped, the followers of the varnasrama institution manufacture some concocted God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if Viṣṇu is not worshiped, the followers of the varṇāśrama institution manufacture some concocted God"}} {{notes|}} {{..." current
11:5111:51, 24 December 2020 diff hist +3,272 N Everyone should strictly follow the principles of varna and asrama as given in the sastra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"everyone should strictly follow the principles of varṇa and āśrama as given in the śāstra"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Sharm..."
06:2906:29, 24 December 2020 diff hist +3,619 N One should be extremely careful to avoid these various types of cheating systems (vidharma, para-dharma, upadharma or chala-dharma) of religion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should be extremely careful to avoid these various types of cheating systems of religion"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Sharmist..."
06:2206:22, 24 December 2020 diff hist +3,671 N When Krsna directly says something and some rascal interprets it to mean something different, this is chala-dharma - a religious system of cheating - or sabda-bhit, a jugglery of words Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Krsna directly says something and some rascal interprets it to mean something different, this is chala-dharma"|"a religio..."

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