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10:3410:34, 7 January 2021 diff hist +4,201 N In our Krsna consciousness movement we therefore give special stress to the chanting of the Hare Krsna mantra in all activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In our Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement we therefore give special stress to the chanting of the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra in a..."
10:2810:28, 7 January 2021 diff hist +4,300 N Srila Jiva Gosvami has recommended that although one should take care to follow all the principles in every kind of spiritual activity, especially in worship of the Deity, there is still a chance of discrepancies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī has recommended that although one should take care to follow all the principles in every kin..."
10:0310:03, 7 January 2021 diff hist +3,612 N In Kali-yuga the Vedic ritualistic ceremonies cannot be performed as perfectly as before Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Kali-yuga the Vedic ritualistic ceremonies cannot be performed as perfectly as before"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}}..." current
09:5609:56, 7 January 2021 diff hist +4,268 N Although Sukracarya was a strict brahmana addicted to ritualistic activities, he also admitted, nischidram anusankirtanam tava: "My Lord, constant chanting of the holy name of Your Lordship makes everything perfect" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Sukracarya was a strict brahmana addicted to ritualistic activities, he also admitted, nischidram anusankirtanam tava..."
09:3309:33, 7 January 2021 diff hist +4,474 N I have seen that many religious leaders are addicted to performing yajnas and spending hundreds and thousands of rupees for imperfect sacrificial performances. This is a lesson for those who unnecessarily execute such imperfect sacrifices Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I have seen that many religious leaders are addicted to performing yajñas and spending hundreds and thousands of rupees for i..."
07:5407:54, 7 January 2021 diff hist +4,626 Instead of wasting time performing Vedic sacrifices, those who are intelligent, those who possess good brain substance, should take to the chanting of the Lord's holy name and thus perform sacrifice perfectly No edit summary current
07:0507:05, 7 January 2021 diff hist +3,981 N In this age of Kali, it is extremely difficult to perform Vedic ritualistic ceremonies or sacrifices perfectly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bṛhan-nāradīya Purāṇa 38.126"|"In this age of Kali, it is extremely difficult to perform Vedic ritualistic ceremonies o..."

14:2114:21, 6 January 2021 diff hist +3,925 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu has recommended: In this age of quarrel and hypocrisy the only means of deliverance is chanting the holy name of the Lord. There is no other way. There is no other way. There is no other way - CC Adi 17.21 quoted in SB 8.23.15 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu has recommended"|"In this age of quarrel and hypocrisy the only means of deliverance is chanting th..."
14:1014:10, 6 January 2021 diff hist +3,601 N Everything is meant to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Therefore, since Bali Maharaja had satisfied the Lord, he had no faults, and Sukracarya admitted that cursing him was not good Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everything is meant to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Therefore, since Bali Mahārāja had satisfied the Lord, he..."
14:0014:00, 6 January 2021 diff hist +3,577 N In SB 1.2.13, Suta Gosvami says: O best among the twice-born, it is therefore concluded that the highest perfection one can achieve by discharging his prescribed duties according to caste divisions & orders of life is to please the Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"SB 1.2.13"|"Sūta Gosvāmī says"|"O best among the twice-born, it is therefore concluded that the h..."
13:2013:20, 6 January 2021 diff hist +3,820 N The divisions of society - brahmana, ksatriya, vaisya, sudra, brahmacarya, grhastha, vanaprastha and sannyasa - are all meant to satisfy the Supreme Lord, Visnu. To act according to this principle of the varnasrama institution is called varnasramacarana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The divisions of society—brāhmaṇa, kṣatriya, vaiśya, śūdra, brahmacarya, gṛhastha, vānaprastha and sannyāsa—ar..."
12:5412:54, 6 January 2021 diff hist +3,349 N The Visnu Purana (3.8.9) says: All the Vedic ritualistic sacrifices are performed for the purpose of satisfying Lord Visnu, the yajna-purusa - CC Madhya 8.58 quoted in SB 8.23.15 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Visnu Purana"|"3.8.9"|"says"|"All the Vedic ritualistic sacrifices are performed for the purpose of satisfying Lord Visnu,..."
12:1812:18, 6 January 2021 diff hist +3,185 N In Bhagavad-gita (BG 5.29) the Lord (Krsna) says, bhoktaram yajna-tapasam sarva-loka-mahesvaram: the Lord, the supreme proprietor, is the actual person to be satisfied by the performance of yajnas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gita"|"BG 5.29"|"the Lord says, bhoktaram yajna-tapasam sarva-loka-mahesvaram: the Lord, the supreme proprietor, i..." current
12:0612:06, 6 January 2021 diff hist +2,901 N Because Bali Maharaja had satisfied the Supreme Personality of Godhead, there were no discrepancies in his performance of sacrifices Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because Bali Mahārāja had satisfied the Supreme Personality of Godhead, there were no discrepancies in his performance of sa..."
11:5911:59, 6 January 2021 diff hist +3,173 N A devotee is not required to engage in fruitive activities. As stated in the sastra, sarvarhanam acyutejya (SB 4.31.14). By worshiping Acyuta, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, one satisfies everyone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A devotee is not required to engage in fruitive activities. As stated in the sastra, sarvarhanam acyutejya"|"SB 4.31.14"|"By w..."
11:4711:47, 6 January 2021 diff hist +3,184 N Being cursed by Sukracarya, Bali Maharaja was deprived of all his possessions, with the result that the Supreme Personality of Godhead favored him for his strong faith in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being cursed by Śukrācārya, Bali Mahārāja was deprived of all his possessions, with the result that the Supreme Personali..."
11:3911:39, 6 January 2021 diff hist +2,968 N Bali Maharaja had no faults; Sukracarya had unnecessarily cursed him. Nonetheless, this was better for Bali Maharaja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As will be seen in the next verse, Bali Mahārāja had no faults; Śukrācārya had unnecessarily cursed him. Nonetheless, thi..."
11:3211:32, 6 January 2021 diff hist +3,125 N Lord Visnu informed Sukracarya that there was no need for Bali Maharaja's presence, for his faults and discrepancies could be nullified if judged before the brahmanas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In reply to this, Lord Viṣṇu informed Śukrācārya that there was no need for Bali Mahārāja's presence, for his faults..."
11:2611:26, 6 January 2021 diff hist +2,840 N It might be argued that since Bali Maharaja had now left the scene, how could his faults be judged Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It might be argued that since Bali Mahārāja had now left the scene, how could his faults be judged"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..."
11:1911:19, 6 January 2021 diff hist +2,933 N When Bali Maharaja and Prahlada Maharaja had departed for the planet Sutala, Lord Visnu asked Sukracarya what the fault was in Bali Maharaja for which Sukracarya had cursed him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Bali Mahārāja and Prahlāda Mahārāja had departed for the planet Sutala, Lord Viṣṇu asked Śukrācārya what the..."
09:0609:06, 6 January 2021 diff hist +2,670 N The kanistha-adhikari, or neophyte devotee, is therefore advised to visit the temple every day and see the form of the Lord regularly. Thus the neophyte devotee can be freed from the bondage of fruitive activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The kaniṣṭha-adhikārī, or neophyte devotee, is therefore advised to visit the temple every day and see the form of the L..."
08:5308:53, 6 January 2021 diff hist +2,703 N As long as one is attached to fruitive activities, he must accept another material body. This repeated acceptance of material bodies is called samsara-bandhana. To stop this, a devotee is advised to see the Supreme Lord constantly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As long as one is attached to fruitive activities, he must accept another material body. This repeated acceptance of material..."
08:4408:44, 6 January 2021 diff hist +2,344 N Karma-bandha, the bondage of fruitive activities, entails the repetition of birth and death. One performs fruitive activities in such a way that he creates another body for his next life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Karma-bandha, the bondage of fruitive activities, entails the repetition of birth and death. One performs fruitive activities..."
08:1608:16, 6 January 2021 diff hist +3,747 N The Lord makes distinctions according to the mentality of the living being, but otherwise He is equal to everyone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore, the Lord makes distinctions according to the mentality of the living being, but otherwise He is equal to everyone"}..."
08:0908:09, 6 January 2021 diff hist +4,244 N There are two classes of men - the demons and the demigods. The demigods are fully aware of the Supreme Lord's position, and therefore they are obedient to Him, but even if demons know about the supremacy of the Lord they purposely defy His authority Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are two classes of men—the demons and the demigods. The demigods are fully aware of the Supreme Lord's position, and t..."
07:5907:59, 6 January 2021 diff hist +3,923 N One who knows how to receive favors from the authority can receive them, but one who does not neglects these favors and does not receive them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who knows how to receive favors from the authority can receive them, but one who does not neglects these favors and does n..."
07:5407:54, 6 January 2021 diff hist +4,320 N We can understand this fact by a simple example. The king or government is equal to all citizens. Therefore, if a citizen capable of receiving special favors from the government is offered such favors, this does not mean that the government is partial Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We can understand this fact by a simple example. The king or government is equal to all citizens. Therefore, if a citizen capa..."
07:4707:47, 6 January 2021 diff hist +4,073 N Everyone can take shelter at the lotus feet of the Lord to enjoy equal benedictions from the Lord, but nondevotees do not do so, and therefore they suffer the consequences created by the material energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In other words, everyone can take shelter at the lotus feet of the Lord to enjoy equal benedictions from the Lord, but nondevo..."
07:3807:38, 6 January 2021 diff hist +3,921 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is certainly equal toward all living entities, but a devotee who fully surrenders at the lotus feet of the Lord is different from a nondevotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead is certainly equal toward all living entities, but a devotee who fully surrenders at the lo..."
07:3207:32, 6 January 2021 diff hist +3,801 N The Lord (Krsna) says in Bhagavad-gita (BG 9.29): I envy no one, nor am I partial to anyone. I am equal to all. But whoever renders service unto Me in devotion is a friend, is in Me, and I am also a friend to him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord says in Bhagavad-gītā"|"BG 9.29"|"I envy no one, nor am I partial to anyone. I am equal to all. But whoever renders..." current
07:1407:14, 6 January 2021 diff hist +2,415 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead promised to protect Bali Maharaja and his associates from all dangers, He is addressed here (in SB 8.23.6) as durga-pala, the Lord who gives protection from all miserable conditions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the Supreme Personality of Godhead promised to protect Bali Mahārāja and his associates from all dangers, He is addr..."
07:0207:02, 6 January 2021 diff hist +2,414 N The word durga-pala is significant. The word durga means "that which does not go very easily." Generally durga refers to a fort, which one cannot very easily enter. Another meaning of durga is "difficulty" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word durga-pala is significant. The word durga means"|"that which does not go very easily"|"Generally durga refers to a fo..." current
06:0706:07, 6 January 2021 diff hist +3,487 N Even though, externally, a devotee may not render full service, if he is internally sincere and serious the Lord welcomes his service nonetheless. Thus the Lord is known as bhava-grahi janardana because He takes the essence of one's devotional mentality Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus even though, externally, a devotee may not render full service, if he is internally sincere and serious the Lord welcomes..."
05:4405:44, 6 January 2021 diff hist +3,445 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is known as bhava-grahi janardana because He takes only the essence of a devotee's attitude. If a devotee sincerely surrenders, the Lord, as the Supersoul in everyone's heart, immediately understands this Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead is known as bhāva-grāhī janārdana because He takes only the essence of a devotee's atti..."
05:1505:15, 6 January 2021 diff hist +3,301 N As confirmed in Bhagavad-gita (BG 2.40), svalpam apy asya dharmasya trayate mahato bhayat: "Even a little advancement on this path (of devotional service to God) can protect one from the most dangerous type of fear" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As confirmed in Bhagavad-gita"|"BG 2.40"|"svalpam apy asya dharmasya trayate mahato bhayat"|"Even a little advancement on this..."
04:0104:01, 6 January 2021 diff hist +3,629 N The Lord is so merciful that although Bali Maharaja did not actually offer obeisances but only endeavored to do so within his mind, the Supreme Personality of Godhead blessed him with more mercy than even the demigods could ever expect Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is so merciful, however, that although Bali Mahārāja did not actually offer obeisances but only endeavored to do so..."
03:4603:46, 6 January 2021 diff hist +3,231 N When Vamanadeva appeared before Bali Maharaja, Bali Maharaja immediately wanted to offer Him respectful obeisances, but he was unable to do so because of the presence of Sukracarya and other demoniac associates Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Vāmanadeva appeared before Bali Mahārāja, Bali Mahārāja immediately wanted to offer Him respectful obeisances, but h..."

16:0716:07, 5 January 2021 diff hist +2,268 N When a demon associates with devotees engaged in glorifying the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he gradually becomes a pure devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a demon associates with devotees engaged in glorifying the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he gradually becomes a pure de..." current
15:5615:56, 5 January 2021 diff hist +2,222 N By the association of devotees, the demoniac mentality is vanquished Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In other words, by the association of devotees, the demoniac mentality is vanquished"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{c..."
15:4115:41, 5 January 2021 diff hist +2,368 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead did not ask Bali Maharaja to separate from his family; instead, the Lord allowed him to stay with his family members - jnatibhih parivaritah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead did not ask Bali Mahārāja to separate from his family; instead, the Lord allowed him to s..."
15:3515:35, 5 January 2021 diff hist +2,481 N When the Supreme Personality of Godhead deprives His devotee of material opulences, this does not mean that the Lord puts him into poverty; rather, the Lord promotes him to a higher position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the Supreme Personality of Godhead deprives His devotee of material opulences, this does not mean that the Lord puts him..."
15:2715:27, 5 January 2021 diff hist +2,162 N Bali Maharaja was transferred from the heavenly planet to the planet Sutala, which is hundreds of times better than heaven, as indicated by the words svargibhih prarthyam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bali Mahārāja was transferred from the heavenly planet to the planet Sutala, which is hundreds of times better than heaven,..."
15:1515:15, 5 January 2021 diff hist +3,225 N When we speak of palaces, this naturally includes the idea of great cities and towns. Unfortunately, when modern scientists try to explore other planets they see nothing but rocks and sand Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When we speak of palaces, this naturally includes the idea of great cities and towns. Unfortunately, when modern scientists tr..."
15:1015:10, 5 January 2021 diff hist +3,022 N In the Vedic literatures we find descriptions of many different planets where there are many, many palaces, hundreds and thousands of times better than those of which we have experience on this planet earth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Vedic literatures we find descriptions of many different planets where there are many, many palaces, hundreds and thous..." current
14:5914:59, 5 January 2021 diff hist +2,990 N He (Bali Maharaja) would not be disturbed by mental or bodily miseries. These are all extraordinary features of the planet Sutala, where Bali Maharaja would live Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Moreover, he would not be disturbed by mental or bodily miseries. These are all extraordinary features of the planet Sutala, w..."
14:4314:43, 5 January 2021 diff hist +3,021 N Since he (Visvakarma) was engaged to construct the residential quarters of Bali Maharaja, the buildings and palaces on the planet Sutala must at least equal those on the heavenly planets Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Therefore, since he was engaged to construct the residential quarters of Bali Mahārāja, the buildings and palaces on the pla..."
14:3614:36, 5 January 2021 diff hist +2,549 N Visvakarma is the engineer or architect for the palatial buildings in the heavenly planets Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Viśvakarmā is the engineer or architect for the palatial buildings in the heavenly planets"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrut..." current
14:0714:07, 5 January 2021 diff hist +2,584 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead assured Bali Maharaja that he would always remain under the Lord's protection - mad-asrayah Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"But the Supreme Personality of Godhead assured Bali Mahārāja that he would always remain under the Lord's protection"|"mad-..."
13:5713:57, 5 January 2021 diff hist +3,149 N Here (in SB 8.22.31) the word mad-asrayah is very significant. Because the Lord wanted to give Bali Maharaja the exalted position of Indra, the demigods might naturally have been envious of him and might have fought to disturb his position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here the word mad-āśrayaḥ is very significant. Because the Lord wanted to give Bali Mahārāja the exalted position of Ind..."
13:4613:46, 5 January 2021 diff hist +3,023 N One of the example is the opulence of Sudama Vipra. Sudama Vipra suffered severe material scarcity, but he was not disturbed and did not deviate from devotional service. Thus he was ultimately given an exalted position by the mercy of Lord Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One of them is the opulence of Sudāmā Vipra. Sudāmā Vipra suffered severe material scarcity, but he was not disturbed and..."

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