User contributions for Nirmal

14:2414:24, 13 February 2021 diff hist +2,831 N The Lord declares that by enlightenment in theistic knowledge He awards attachment for Him to those who constantly engage in His transcendental loving service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord declares that by enlightenment in theistic knowledge He awards attachment for Him to those who constantly engage in H..."
14:1514:15, 13 February 2021 diff hist +2,689 N This verse (CC Adi 1.49) of the Bhagavad-gita (BG 10.10) clearly states how Govindadeva instructs His bona fide devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse of the Bhagavad-gītā (BG 10.10) clearly states how Govindadeva instructs His bona fide devotee"}} {{notes|}} {{co..."
12:1912:19, 13 February 2021 diff hist +1,906 N This verse (CC Adi 1.48) from Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 11.29.6) was spoken by Sri Uddhava after he heard from Sri Krsna all necessary instructions about yoga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (SB 11.29.6) was spoken by Śrī Uddhava after he heard from Śrī Kṛṣṇa all necess..."
12:1512:15, 13 February 2021 diff hist +3,974 N Srila Gopinatha is the ultimate attraction in spiritual realization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Gopīnātha is the ultimate attraction in spiritual realization"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{f..."
10:2210:22, 13 February 2021 diff hist +4,589 N Even though one may be unable to travel on the field of Vrndavana due to forgetfulness of his relationship with the SP of Godhead, he can get an adequate opportunity to stay in Vrndavana and derive all spiritual benefits by the mercy of Sanatana Gosvami Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even though one may be unable to travel on the field of Vṛndāvana due to forgetfulness of his relationship with the Supreme..."
09:3709:37, 13 February 2021 diff hist +4,184 N Srila Sanatana Gosvami is the ideal spiritual master, for he delivers one the shelter of the lotus feet of Madana-mohana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Sanātana Gosvāmī is the ideal spiritual master, for he delivers one the shelter of the lotus feet of Madana-mohana"..."
09:2709:27, 13 February 2021 diff hist +4,197 N If one foolishly discriminates between them (the Supreme Lord, the initiating spiritual master and the instructing spiritual master), he commits an offense in the discharge of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one foolishly discriminates between them, he commits an offense in the discharge of devotional service"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..."

16:5816:58, 12 February 2021 diff hist +4,501 N Our only shelter is the Supreme Lord, and one who teaches how to approach Krsna is the functioning form of the Personality of Godhead. There is no difference between the shelter-giving Supreme Lord and the initiating and instructing spiritual masters Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our only shelter is the Supreme Lord, and one who teaches how to approach Kṛṣṇa is the functioning form of the Personali..."
16:4016:40, 12 February 2021 diff hist +4,631 N When by learning from the self-realized spiritual master one actually engages himself in the service of Visnu, functional devotional service begins. The procedures of this devotional service are known as abhidheya, or actions one is dutybound to perform Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When by learning from the self-realized spiritual master one actually engages himself in the service of Lord Viṣṇu, functi..."
16:3316:33, 12 February 2021 diff hist +4,204 N The instructions in the science of devotion are differentiated in terms of the objective and subjective ways of understanding Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the instructions in the science of devotion are differentiated in terms of the objective and subjective ways of understanding"..."
16:2416:24, 12 February 2021 diff hist +4,305 N From within He (Krsna) teaches as Paramatma, our constant companion, and from without He teaches from the Bhagavad-gita as the instructing spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From within He teaches as Paramātmā, our constant companion, and from without He teaches from the Bhagavad-gītā as the ins..."
16:1716:17, 12 February 2021 diff hist +4,417 N Srila Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami states that the instructing spiritual master is a bona fide representative of Sri Krsna. Sri Krsna Himself teaches us as the instructing spiritual master from within and without Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Kṛṣṇadāsa Kavirāja Gosvāmī states that the instructing spiritual master is a bona fide representative of Śr..."
15:0315:03, 12 February 2021 diff hist +7,968 N In the more recent songs Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura and other unalloyed Vaisnavas, the spiritual master is always considered either one of the confidential associates of Srimati Radharani or a manifested representation of Srila Nityananda Prabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura and other unalloyed Vaiṣṇavas, the spiritual master is always considered either one of the..."
14:5914:59, 12 February 2021 diff hist +7,901 N In the more recent songs of Srila Narottama dasa Thakura the spiritual master is always considered either one of the confidential associates of Srimati Radharani or a manifested representation of Srila Nityananda Prabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in the more recent songs of Śrīla Narottama dāsa Ṭhākura"|"the spiritual master is always considered either one of the c..."
14:5214:52, 12 February 2021 diff hist +7,850 N In all the ancient literatures of devotional service the spiritual master is always considered either one of the confidential associates of Srimati Radharani or a manifested representation of Srila Nityananda Prabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In all the ancient literatures of devotional service"|"the spiritual master is always considered either one of the confidentia..."
14:4714:47, 12 February 2021 diff hist +7,389 N Gaudiya Vaisnavas worship Srila Gurudeva (the spiritual master) in the light of his being the servitor of the Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavas therefore worship Śrīla Gurudeva (the spiritual master) in the light of his being the servitor of t..."
14:4114:41, 12 February 2021 diff hist +7,959 N In his prayers to the spiritual master, Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura confirms that all the revealed scriptures accept the spiritual master to be identical with the Personality of Godhead because he is a very dear & confidential servant of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In his prayers to the spiritual master, Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura confirms that all the revealed scriptures..."
14:3614:36, 12 February 2021 diff hist +7,154 N In his Bhakti-sandarbha (213), it is clearly explained that a pure devotee’s observation of the spiritual master and Siva as being one with the Personality of God exists in terms of their being very dear to Him, not identical with Him in all respects Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"krsna"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|}} {{goal|0}} {{first|2021-02-12T14:36:37Z}} {{last|2021-02-12T14:36:37Z}}..."
14:2614:26, 12 February 2021 diff hist +8,104 N Following in the footsteps of Srila Raghunatha dasa Gosvami and Srila Jiva Gosvami, later acaryas like Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura have confirmed the same truths - the bona fide spiritual master is simultaneously one with and different from God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Following in the footsteps of Śrīla Raghunātha dāsa Gosvāmī and Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī, later ācāryas like Śrīla Vi..."

18:0318:03, 11 February 2021 diff hist +7,334 N Srila Raghunatha dasa Gosvami says that one should always think of the spiritual master in terms of his intimate relationship with Mukunda - Sri Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"says that one should always think of the spiritual master in terms of his intimate relationship with Mukunda (Śrī Kṛṣṇ..."
17:5517:55, 11 February 2021 diff hist +7,689 N Srila Raghunatha dasa Gosvami confirms that this is the real position of a bona fide spiritual master - being simultaneously one with and different from Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Raghunātha dāsa Gosvāmī confirms that this is the real position of a bona fide spiritual master and says that one..."
16:3816:38, 11 February 2021 diff hist +7,554 N Impersonalists can only mislead their disciples, for their ultimate aim is to become one with the Lord. This is against the principles of the devotional cult Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"impersonalists can only mislead their disciples, for their ultimate aim is to become one with the Lord. This is against the pr..."
16:2516:25, 11 February 2021 diff hist +7,681 N By this test (seeing if he is always engaged in unalloyed devotional service) he is known to be a direct manifestation of the Lord and a genuine representative of Sri Nityananda Prabhu. Such a spiritual master is known as acaryadeva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By this test he is known to be a direct manifestation of the Lord and a genuine representative of Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu. Su..."
16:1916:19, 11 February 2021 diff hist +7,341 N The bona fide spiritual master always engages in unalloyed devotional service to the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The bona fide spiritual master always engages in unalloyed devotional service to the Supreme Personality of Godhead"}} {{notes..."
15:5315:53, 11 February 2021 diff hist +7,483 N This (CC Adi 1.46) is a verse from Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 11.17.27) spoken by Lord Krsna when He was questioned by Uddhava regarding the four social and spiritual orders of society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is a verse from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"spoken by Lord Kṛṣṇa when He was questioned by Uddhava regarding the four so..."
15:3415:34, 11 February 2021 diff hist +1,990 N A spiritual master always represents himself as the humblest servitor of the Personality of Godhead, but the disciple must look upon him as the manifested representation of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A spiritual master always represents himself as the humblest servitor of the Personality of Godhead, but the disciple must loo..."
15:3015:30, 11 February 2021 diff hist +1,763 N The relationship of a disciple with his spiritual master is as good as his relationship with the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The relationship of a disciple with his spiritual master is as good as his relationship with the Supreme Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{..."
15:2015:20, 11 February 2021 diff hist +3,056 N The spiritual master’s eternal occupation is to expand the service of the Lord by training disciples in a service attitude. A spiritual master never poses as the Supreme Lord Himself; he is considered a representative of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The spiritual master’s eternal occupation is to expand the service of the Lord by training disciples in a service attitude...."
15:1415:14, 11 February 2021 diff hist +2,803 N Every living entity is eternally a servant of Sri Krsna Caitanya; therefore the spiritual master cannot be other than a servant of Lord Caitanya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Every living entity is eternally a servant of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya; therefore the spiritual master cannot be other than..."
15:1015:10, 11 February 2021 diff hist +2,849 N Lord Nityananda, who is Balarama Himself, the first direct manifestation or expansion of Krsna, is the original spiritual master. He helps Lord Krsna in His pastimes, and He is a servant of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Nityānanda, who is Balarāma Himself, the first direct manifestation or expansion of Kṛṣṇa, is the original spirit..."
15:0615:06, 11 February 2021 diff hist +2,868 N The spiritual master is a direct manifestation of the Lord. With this conviction, a disciple can advance in Krsna consciousness. The spiritual master is nondifferent from Krsna because he is a manifestation of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the spiritual master is a direct manifestation of the Lord. With this conviction, a disciple can advance in Kṛṣṇa consci..."
15:0315:03, 11 February 2021 diff hist +2,727 N Every living entity is essentially a servant of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and the spiritual master is also His servant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Every living entity is essentially a servant of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and the spiritual master is also His serva..."
14:5614:56, 11 February 2021 diff hist +1,764 N The diverse principles are the eternal paraphernalia through which the Absolute Truth can be approached Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The diverse principles are therefore the eternal paraphernalia through which the Absolute Truth can be approached"}} {{notes|}..."
14:5214:52, 11 February 2021 diff hist +1,978 N There are many unalloyed devotees of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, all of whom are considered associates surrounding the Lord. Krsna should be worshiped with His devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many unalloyed devotees of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, all of whom are considered associates surrounding the..."
14:3314:33, 11 February 2021 diff hist +5,340 N One should simply try to find a genuinely qualified spiritual master for actual advancement in spiritual understanding Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should simply try to find a genuinely qualified spiritual master for actual advancement in spiritual understanding"}} {{no..."
14:2914:29, 11 February 2021 diff hist +5,589 N It is imperative that a serious person accept a bona fide spiritual master in terms of the sastric injunctions. Sri Jiva Gosvami advises that one not accept a spiritual master in terms of hereditary or customary social and ecclesiastical conventions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is imperative that a serious person accept a bona fide spiritual master in terms of the śāstric injunctions. Śrī Jīva..."
12:3012:30, 11 February 2021 diff hist +5,429 N It is imperative that one accept a spiritual master if he at all desires to gain the favor of the Lord. The service of the spiritual master is essential Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is imperative, therefore, that one accept a spiritual master if he at all desires to gain the favor of the Lord. The servic..."
12:2612:26, 11 February 2021 diff hist +5,414 N Such a helpless person (who is not properly initiated) is compared to a ship without a rudder, for such a ship can never reach its destination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such a helpless person is compared to a ship without a rudder, for such a ship can never reach its destination"}} {{notes|}} {..."
12:1712:17, 11 February 2021 diff hist +5,487 N One who is not properly initiated may present himself as a great devotee with the result that he must continue his term of material existence without relief Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who is not properly initiated may present himself as a great devotee"|"with the result that he must continue his term of m..."
11:3411:34, 11 February 2021 diff hist +5,417 N One should always remember that a person who is reluctant to accept a spiritual master and be initiated is sure to be baffled in his endeavor to go back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should always remember that a person who is reluctant to accept a spiritual master and be initiated is sure to be baffled..."
11:1911:19, 11 February 2021 diff hist +5,612 N The expert spiritual master knows well how to engage his disciple's energy in the transcendental loving service of the Lord, and thus he engages a devotee in a specific devotional service according to his special tendency Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The expert spiritual master knows well how to engage his disciple's energy in the transcendental loving service of the Lord, a..."
10:5910:59, 11 February 2021 diff hist +5,551 N One must associate with devotees of Sri Krsna and thus revive his eternal relationship with Godhead in a specific manifestation and in terms of the specific transcendental mellow (rasa) that one has eternally inherent in him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one must associate with devotees of Śrī Kṛṣṇa"|"and thus revive his eternal relationship with Godhead in a specific ma..."
10:5210:52, 11 February 2021 diff hist +5,426 N If one desires unalloyed devotional service, one must associate with devotees of Sri Krsna, for by such association only can a conditioned soul achieve a taste for transcendental love Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one desires unalloyed devotional service, one must associate with devotees of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, for by such association on..."
10:4910:49, 11 February 2021 diff hist +5,719 N By associating with devotees of Lord Krsna, one develops a sense of Krsna consciousness and thus becomes inclined toward the loving service of the Lord. This is the process of approaching the Supreme Lord by gradual appreciation in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By associating with devotees of Lord Kṛṣṇa, one develops a sense of Kṛṣṇa consciousness and thus becomes inclined..."
10:4610:46, 11 February 2021 diff hist +5,623 N Srila Jiva Gosvami, in his thesis Bhakti-sandarbha (202), has stated that uncontaminated devotional service is the objective of pure Vaisnavas and that one has to execute such service in the association of other devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī, in his thesis Bhakti-sandarbha (202), has stated that uncontaminated devotional service is the object..."
10:2610:26, 11 February 2021 diff hist +4,069 N The six principles (of the Absolute Truth) are differently manifested but all equally worshipable. Krsnadasa Kaviraja begins by offering his obeisances unto them to teach us the method of worshiping Lord Caitanya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The six principles are differently manifested but all equally worshipable. Kṛṣṇadāsa Kavirāja begins by offering his o..."
10:1710:17, 11 February 2021 diff hist +4,020 N Tac-chaktih (of CC Adi 1.34) refers to the spiritual energies (saktis) of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Gadadhara, Damodara and Jagadananda belong to this category of internal energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Tac-chaktīḥ refers to the spiritual energies (śaktis) of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Gadādhara, Dāmodara and Jagadānand..."
10:0510:05, 11 February 2021 diff hist +3,953 N Tat-prakasan (of CC Adi 1.34) indicates the direct manifestation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Nityananda Prabhu, and the initiating spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Tat-prakāśān indicates the direct manifestation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Nityānanda Prabhu, and the initiati..."
09:4809:48, 11 February 2021 diff hist +3,972 N Isa-bhaktan (CC Adi 1.34) refers to the devotees of the Lord like Sri Srivasa and all other such followers, who are the energy of the Lord and are qualitatively nondifferent from Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Īśa-bhaktān refers to the devotees of the Lord like Śrī Śrīvāsa and all other such followers, who are the energy of th..."
09:4309:43, 11 February 2021 diff hist +3,958 N Their (the initiating and instructing spiritual masters') function is to guide the conditioned souls back home, back to Godhead. Therefore Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami accepted Nityananda Prabhu and the six Gosvamis in the category of guru Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Their function is to guide the conditioned souls back home, back to Godhead. Therefore Kṛṣṇadāsa Kavirāja Gosvāmī ac..."

13 February 2021

12 February 2021

11 February 2021

Vanipedia Search ×