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6 February 2021

• 16:1416:14, 6 February 2021 diff hist +3,439 N If we accept Krsna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead and worship Him, all the parts and expansions of the Lord are automatically worshiped Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we accept Kṛṣṇa as the Supreme Personality of Godhead and worship Him, all the parts and expansions of the Lord are a..."
• 16:0516:05, 6 February 2021 diff hist +3,223 N He (Krsna) alone has expanded into many. Advaitam acyutam anadim ananta-rupam - Bs 5.33 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He alone has expanded into many. Advaitam acyutam anadim ananta-rupam"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {..."
• 15:5915:59, 6 February 2021 diff hist +9 In Bhagavad-gita (BG 10.2) the Lord (Krsna) says, aham adir hi devanam: "I am the source of all the devas." The Supreme Lord, Visnu, the Original person, expands in different forms. Tad aiksata bahu syam - Chandogya Upanisad 6.2.3 No edit summary current
• 15:5815:58, 6 February 2021 diff hist +3,501 N In Bhagavad-gita (BG 10.2) the Lord (Krsna) says, aham adir hi devanam: "I am the source of all the devas." The Supreme Lord, Visnu, the Original person, expands in different forms. Tad aiksata bahu syam - Chandogya Upanisad 6.2.3 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gita"|"the Lord says, aham ādir hi devānām"|"I am the source of all the devas"|"The Supreme Lord, Visnu, the Or..."
• 15:3415:34, 6 February 2021 diff hist +3,391 N The spiritual master is sometimes glorified as sarva-devamayo guruh (SB 11.17.27). By the grace of the guru, the spiritual master, one can understand the different kinds of devas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The spiritual master is sometimes glorified as sarva-devamayo guruh"|"By the grace of the guru, the spiritual master, one can..."
• 15:2515:25, 6 February 2021 diff hist +2,394 N Yasyasti bhaktir bhagavaty akincana sarvair gunais tatra samasate surah (SB 5.18.12). All good attributes are present in a devotee, so much so that even Kamsa believed in Vasudeva's words without a doubt Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yasyasti bhaktir bhagavaty akincana sarvair gunais tatra samasate surah"|"All good attributes are present in a devotee, so muc..."
• 15:0315:03, 6 February 2021 diff hist +2,555 N Although Kamsa was a sinful demon, he believed that Vasudeva would never deviate from his word. The character of a pure devotee like Vasudeva is such that even so great a demon as Kamsa firmly believed in his words and was satisfied Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Kaṁsa was a sinful demon, he believed that Vasudeva would never deviate from his word. The character of a pure devo..."
• 14:5714:57, 6 February 2021 diff hist +2,584 N He (Kamsa) would not wait for the eighth son, but from the very beginning would deliver to the hands of Kamsa all the sons to which Devaki would give birth. This was the most liberal proposition offered by Vasudeva to Kamsa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He would not wait for the eighth son, but from the very beginning would deliver to the hands of Kaṁsa all the sons to which..."
• 14:5214:52, 6 February 2021 diff hist +2,509 N Kamsa feared Devaki's existence because after her eighth pregnancy she would give birth to a son who would kill him. Vasudeva, therefore, to assure his brother-in-law the utmost safety, promised to bring him all the sons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kaṁsa feared Devakī's existence because after her eighth pregnancy she would give birth to a son who would kill him. Vasude..."
• 14:4514:45, 6 February 2021 diff hist +3,025 N It is found in Bhagavad-gita: Although Krsna was doing everything for Arjuna, Arjuna never sat down idly as a nonviolent gentleman. Rather, he tried his best to fight the battle and be victorious Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This instruction is also found in Bhagavad-gītā. Although Kṛṣṇa was doing everything for Arjuna, Arjuna never sat down..."
• 14:3614:36, 6 February 2021 diff hist +3,219 N Although all the events were prearranged by Krsna, a devotee must try his best to serve the purpose of Krsna. Krsna Himself is all-powerful, but it is not that a devotee should therefore sit idly and leave everything to Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although all the events were prearranged by Kṛṣṇa, a devotee must try his best to serve the purpose of Kṛṣṇa. Kṛ..."
• 14:2914:29, 6 February 2021 diff hist +2,872 N According to the arrangement already foretold, Krsna was to appear through Vasudeva and Devaki to kill Kamsa. Vasudeva, therefore, had to do everything to save the situation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the arrangement already foretold, Kṛṣṇa was to appear through Vasudeva and Devakī to kill Kaṁsa. Vasudev..." current
• 14:2314:23, 6 February 2021 diff hist +2,926 N Vasudeva did everything possible to save his wife for the sake of begetting Krsna. This indicates that one may act duplicitously for the purpose of saving Krsna and His interests Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vasudeva did everything possible to save his wife for the sake of begetting Kṛṣṇa. This indicates that one may act dupli..."
• 14:1814:18, 6 February 2021 diff hist +2,968 N Sometimes one must act duplicitously in a dangerous position, as Vasudeva did to save his wife. The material world is complicated, and to execute one's duties, one cannot avoid adopting such diplomacy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes one must act duplicitously in a dangerous position, as Vasudeva did to save his wife. The material world is complica..."
• 14:0714:07, 6 February 2021 diff hist +172 The work of unseen destiny cannot be ascertained by practical experimental knowledge, and therefore one must be satisfied by reasoning that everything is done by supreme providence No edit summary current
• 14:0214:02, 6 February 2021 diff hist +2,720 N One may set forth some imaginary reason why the nearest tree or house did not catch fire whereas a tree or house in a distant place did, but actually the reason is destiny Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One may set forth some imaginary reason why the nearest tree or house did not catch fire whereas a tree or house in a distant..."
• 13:5813:58, 6 February 2021 diff hist +2,571 N When there is a fire in a village, the fire sometimes jumps over one house and burns another. Similarly, when there is a forest fire, the fire sometimes jumps over one tree and catches another. Why this happens, no one can say Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When there is a fire in a village, the fire sometimes jumps over one house and burns another. Similarly, when there is a fores..."
• 13:4913:49, 6 February 2021 diff hist +2,393 N Vasudeva decided that he would promise to deliver his sons to the hands of Kamsa in order to save Devaki from the imminent danger of death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Thus Vasudeva decided that he would promise to deliver his sons to the hands of Kaṁsa in order to save Devakī from the immi..."
• 13:4213:42, 6 February 2021 diff hist +2,766 N Vasudeva thought: Even if a son is born and I deliver him to Kamsa, Kamsa may die at his hands, for by providence anything could happen. It is very difficult to understand how things are managed by providence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if a son is born and I deliver him to Kaṁsa, Kaṁsa may die at his hands, for by providence anything could happen. It..."
• 13:3613:36, 6 February 2021 diff hist +2,503 N Vasudeva wanted to save the life of Devaki by promising to deliver his sons to Kamsa. "In the future," he thought, "Kamsa may die, or I may not beget any sons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vasudeva wanted to save the life of Devakī by promising to deliver his sons to Kaṁsa"|"In the future"|"he thought"|"Kaṁsa..."
• 13:2713:27, 6 February 2021 diff hist +2,389 N He (Vasudeva) considered another way to approach Kamsa so that Devaki would be saved Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He therefore considered another way to approach Kaṁsa so that Devakī would be saved"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {..."
• 13:1813:18, 6 February 2021 diff hist +2,707 N Because death is a punishment imposed in the condemned life of material existence, the Vedic culture is based on avoiding death - tyaktva deham punar janma naiti - BG 4.9 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because death is a punishment imposed in the condemned life of material existence, the Vedic culture is based on avoiding deat..." current
• 12:2412:24, 6 February 2021 diff hist +3,148 N It is natural for a person facing untimely death to try his best to save himself. This is one's duty. Although death is sure, everyone should try to avoid it and not meet death without opposition because every living soul is by nature eternal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is natural for a person facing untimely death to try his best to save himself. This is one's duty. Although death is sure,..."
• 11:2311:23, 6 February 2021 diff hist +2,817 N The following moral instruction by the great politician Canakya Pandita is very meaningful: One should always act piously, thinking that this life is temporary, and not be attached to temporary happiness and distress Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should always act piously, thinking that this life is temporary, and not be attached to temporary happiness and distress"}..."
• 11:0611:06, 6 February 2021 diff hist +2,878 N The following moral instruction by the great politician Canakya Pandita is very meaningful: One should give up the company of devils, demons and nondevotees and should always associate with devotees and saintly persons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should give up the company of devils, demons and nondevotees and should always associate with devotees and saintly persons..."
• 10:4710:47, 6 February 2021 diff hist +3,106 Instead of being inimical toward other living entities, one should act piously by engaging in the service of the Supreme Lord, thus avoiding a fearful situation both in this life and in the next No edit summary current
• 10:4310:43, 6 February 2021 diff hist +8,992 N One is advised that an intelligent person, instead of being entangled in so-called good & bad fruitive activities, should engage his life in advancing in KC so that instead of accepting another material body he will return home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One is therefore advised that an intelligent person, instead of being entangled in so-called good and bad fruitive activities,..."
• 10:3510:35, 6 February 2021 diff hist +8,450 N As long as one is materially attached, one must accept the process of birth, death, old age and disease Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As long as one is materially attached, one must accept the process of birth, death, old age and disease"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..." current
• 10:2910:29, 6 February 2021 diff hist +8,850 N An intelligent person must free himself from the influence of the three modes of material nature and revive his original, spiritual body by engaging in the service of the Supreme Person, Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"An intelligent person, therefore, must free himself from the influence of the three modes of material nature and revive his or..."
• 10:2410:24, 6 February 2021 diff hist +8,745 N As long as the living entity is entangled in the fruitive activities of so-called happiness and distress, he will receive a particular type of body in which to endure the three kinds of suffering due to material nature - tri-tapa-yantrana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As long as the living entity is entangled in the fruitive activities of so-called happiness and distress, he will receive a pa..."
• 10:1910:19, 6 February 2021 diff hist +8,822 N Vasudeva wanted his brother-in-law Kamsa to refrain from the sinful act of killing his sister, since the result of being agitated by material nature would be that Kamsa would have to accept a body in which to suffer again and again Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vasudeva wanted his brother-in-law Kaṁsa to refrain from the sinful act of killing his sister, since the result of being agi..."
• 10:1310:13, 6 February 2021 diff hist +8,833 N Kamsa, a representative of the demons, was always ready to kill Krsna, or God, whereas Vasudeva represents a transcendentally situated person to whom Krsna is born - Vasudeva is the son of Vasudeva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|". Kaṁsa, a representative of the demons, was always ready to kill Kṛṣṇa, or God, whereas Vasudeva represents a transce..."
• 10:0710:07, 6 February 2021 diff hist +8,727 N In this connection it is to be noted that Vasudeva, who was situated in a transcendental position, advised Kamsa not to commit further sinful activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this connection it is to be noted that Vasudeva, who was situated in a transcendental position, advised Kaṁsa not to comm..."
• 10:0110:01, 6 February 2021 diff hist +8,902 m Krsna is never puffed up by material knowledge and is therefore called acyuta, whereas the living entities fall down and are agitated by material nature. This is the difference between the Supreme Lord and the living entities Alankrutha moved page Krsna is never puffed up by material knowledge and is therefore called acyuta, whereas the living entities fall down and are agitated by material nature to Krsna is never puffed up by material knowledge and is therefore called acyuta, whereas the living entities fall down and are agitated by material nature. This is the difference between the Supreme Lord and the living entities current
• 09:5309:53, 6 February 2021 diff hist +8,771 N Unfortunately, those who are not advanced in spiritual knowledge think that Krsna is like one of them and that His form is like their material forms Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unfortunately, those who are not advanced in spiritual knowledge think that Kṛṣṇa is like one of them and that His form..."
• 09:4209:42, 6 February 2021 diff hist +8,569 N The only difference is that the conditioned living entity appears in various material forms, whereas Krsna appears in His original, spiritual form Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The only difference is that the conditioned living entity appears in various material forms, whereas Kṛṣṇa appears in Hi..."
• 09:3709:37, 6 February 2021 diff hist +8,813 N Krsna explains: They (Krsna, Arjuna and all other living entities) were individuals in the past, they are now situated in individuality, and in the future they will all continue to maintain their individual forms Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They were individuals in the past, they are now situated in individuality, and in the future they will all continue to maintai..."
• 09:3209:32, 6 February 2021 diff hist +9,002 N Krsna Himself explains the forms of the living entities in the Second Chapter of Bhagavad-gita, where He clearly says to Arjuna that He, Arjuna and all other living entities, who were previously in their original forms, are separate individual identities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa Himself explains the forms of the living entities in the Second Chapter of Bhagavad-gītā, where He clearly says..."
• 09:2609:26, 6 February 2021 diff hist +8,578 N A devotee easily attains his original position as a spiritual form and understands the Supreme Personality of Godhead in His original form Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A devotee, however, easily attains his original position as a spiritual form and understands the Supreme Personality of Godhea..." current
• 09:1709:17, 6 February 2021 diff hist +8,647 N As long as one is under an impersonal understanding of the Absolute Truth, he is not in pure knowledge, but must still struggle for pure knowledge. Kleso 'dhikataras tesam avyaktasakta-cetasam - BG 12.5 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As long as one is under an impersonal understanding of the Absolute Truth, he is not in pure knowledge, but must still struggl..."
• 09:0909:09, 6 February 2021 diff hist +8,647 N Surrender unto the supreme form is the result of bhakti. This bhakti, or understanding of one's own position, is the complete liberation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Surrender unto the supreme form is the result of bhakti. This bhakti, or understanding of one's own position, is the complete..."
• 08:5908:59, 6 February 2021 diff hist +8,627 N As the Lord says in Bhagavad-gita (BG 18.54): He (One who is transcendentally situated) never laments nor desires to have anything; he is equally disposed to every living entity. In that state he attains pure devotional service unto Me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He never laments nor desires to have anything; he is equally disposed to every living entity. In that state he attains pure de..."
• 08:5408:54, 6 February 2021 diff hist +8,495 N As the Lord says in Bhagavad-gita (BG 18.54): One who is thus transcendentally situated at once realizes the Supreme Brahman and becomes fully joyful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who is thus transcendentally situated at once realizes the Supreme Brahman and becomes fully joyful"|"As the Lord says in..."
• 08:4608:46, 6 February 2021 diff hist +8,847 N When the living entity, after many, many births in different forms, returns to his original form of Krsna consciousness, he immediately surrenders unto the lotus feet of the supreme form, Krsna. This is liberation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the living entity, after many, many births in different forms, returns to his original form of Kṛṣṇa consciousness,..."
• 08:4208:42, 6 February 2021 diff hist +8,919 N As soon as the living entity returns to his original, spiritual form and understanding, he immediately surrenders to the supreme form, the Personality of Godhead. This is explained in Bhagavad-gita (BG 7.19). Bahunam janmanam ante jnanavan mam prapadyate Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as the living entity returns to his original, spiritual form and understanding, he immediately surrenders to the supre..." current
• 08:3608:36, 6 February 2021 diff hist +8,942 The Lord appears as He is, whereas the living entity appears because material nature forces him to accept different forms. When the living entity receives these different forms, he identifies with them, and not with his original, spiritual form No edit summary current
• 08:3208:32, 6 February 2021 diff hist +8,577 N Both the living entity and the Supreme Lord have original, spiritual forms (sac-cid-ananda-vigraha), but the Lord, the Supreme, does not change His form Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Both the living entity and the Supreme Lord have original, spiritual forms (sac-cid-ānanda-vigraha), but the Lord, the Suprem..."
• 08:2308:23, 6 February 2021 diff hist +8,730 N This (brahma-bhuta) realization is sometimes explained as nirakara, or formlessness. This formlessness does not mean that the soul has no form. The soul has form, but the external, agitating form he has acquired because of material contamination is false Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This realization is sometimes explained as nirākāra, or formlessness. This formlessness, however, does not mean that the sou..."
• 08:1708:17, 6 February 2021 diff hist +8,813 N When one is freed from this bewilderment and understands that the soul does not belong to any shape of this material world, one is situated on the spiritual platform - brahma-bhuta - SB 4.30.20 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one is freed from this bewilderment and understands that the soul does not belong to any shape of this material world, on..."
• 08:1308:13, 6 February 2021 diff hist +8,929 N By the influence of maya, the illusory potency of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the living entity thinks that he is this person, that person, American, Indian, cat, dog, tree or whatever. This is called maya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the influence of māyā, the illusory potency of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the living entity thinks that he is th..."