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15:3015:30, 18 February 2021 diff hist +12,173 N Vyasadeva is not an ordinary man but is empowered by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. He compiled the beautiful Bhagavatam to narrate some of the pastimes of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and His devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vyāsadeva, therefore, is not an ordinary man but is empowered by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. He compiled the beautifu..."
15:2415:24, 18 February 2021 diff hist +12,008 N This verse (CC Adi 1.91) appears in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 1.1.2). The words maha-muni-krte indicate that Srimad-Bhagavatam was compiled by the great sage Vyasadeva, who is sometimes known as Narayana Maha-muni because he is an incarnation of Narayana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse appears in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"The words mahā-muni-kṛte indicate that Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam was compiled by th..."
14:4014:40, 18 February 2021 diff hist +1,267 N To offer prayers to the Lord, one should first offer prayers to His devotees and associates Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To offer prayers to the Lord, one should first offer prayers to His devotees and associates"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}}..."
14:3514:35, 18 February 2021 diff hist +1,795 N Sri Krsna and His various personal expansions are nondifferent in potential power. These expansions are associated with further, secondary expansions, or servitor expansions, who are called devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Kṛṣṇa and His various personal expansions are nondifferent in potential power. These expansions are associated wit..."
14:2914:29, 18 February 2021 diff hist +1,156 N This - CC Adi 1.77 - is another quotation from the Laghu-bhagavatamrta - 1.15 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is another quotation from the Laghu-bhāgavatāmṛta (1.15)"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2..."
14:1814:18, 18 February 2021 diff hist +1,277 N This (CC Adi 1.75) is a quotation from the Laghu-bhagavatamrta (1.21), compiled by Srila Rupa Gosvami Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is a quotation from the Laghu-bhāgavatāmṛta (1.21), compiled by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirm..."
14:1414:14, 18 February 2021 diff hist +1,403 N This - CC Adi 1.73-74 - is another quotation from Srimad-Bhagavatam - 10.33.3-4 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is another quotation from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-02-18T14:1..."
12:1512:15, 18 February 2021 diff hist +1,241 N This verse - CC Adi 1.72 - is also quoted from Srimad-Bhagavatam - SB 10.33.3 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse is also quoted from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-02-18T12:1..."
12:0612:06, 18 February 2021 diff hist +1,201 N This verse - CC Adi 1.71 - is from Srimad-Bhagavatam - SB 10.69.2 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse is from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-02-18T12:06:13Z}} {{la..."
11:4811:48, 18 February 2021 diff hist +2,693 N The expansions of the Lord (Krsna) who manifest such bodily differences (such as Sri Balarama's bodily color and Sri Narayana's four hands) are known as vilasa-vigrahas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The expansions of the Lord who manifest such bodily differences are known as vilāsa-vigrahas"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}..."
11:2811:28, 18 February 2021 diff hist +2,830 N During the rasa dance He (Krsna) expanded Himself in identical prakasa forms to dance beside each and every gopi simultaneously Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"during the rāsa dance He expanded Himself in identical prakāśa forms to dance beside each and every gopī simultaneously"}}..."
11:2511:25, 18 February 2021 diff hist +3,011 N The prakasa forms are manifested by Lord Krsna for His pastimes, and their features are exactly like His. When Lord Krsna married sixteen thousand queens in Dvaraka, He did so in sixteen thousand prakasa expansions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The prakāśa forms are manifested by Lord Kṛṣṇa for His pastimes, and their features are exactly like His. When Lord K..."
10:2610:26, 18 February 2021 diff hist +2,395 N The former devotees (those attracted by God's opulences) are placed in the realm of Vaikuntha to render reverential devotional service, whereas the latter devotees (those attracted by nuptial love) are placed in Vrndavana for the direct service of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The former devotees are placed in the realm of Vaikuṇṭha to render reverential devotional service, whereas the latter devo..."
10:1810:18, 18 February 2021 diff hist +2,154 N Among the (personal) associates, some are attracted by the opulences of the Personality of Godhead, and others are attracted by nuptial love of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Among the associates, some are attracted by the opulences of the Personality of Godhead, and others are attracted by nuptial l..."
10:1510:15, 18 February 2021 diff hist +2,296 N Perfect servitors of the Lord are considered His personal associates, whereas devotees endeavoring to attain perfection are called neophytes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Perfect servitors of the Lord are considered His personal associates, whereas devotees endeavoring to attain perfection are ca..."
09:5709:57, 18 February 2021 diff hist +2,751 N By their association, sinful persons are freed from sinful reactions, and therefore wherever a pure devotee goes is a sacred place of pilgrimage. The importance of holy places is due to the presence there of such pure devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By their association, sinful persons are freed from sinful reactions, and therefore wherever a pure devotee goes is a sacred p..."
09:5409:54, 18 February 2021 diff hist +115 This (SB 10.10.27) is the pastime of Krsna known as damodara-lila. Therefore another of Krsna's names is Damodara. As stated in the Hari-vamsa: sa ca tenaiva namna tu, krsno vai dama-bandhanat, gosthe damodara iti, gopibhih parigiyate No edit summary current
09:4209:42, 18 February 2021 diff hist +2,443 N Maharaja Yudhisthira told Vidura that pure devotees like him are personified holy places because the Supreme Personality of Godhead is always with them in their hearts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira told Vidura that pure devotees like him are personified holy places because the Supreme Personality..."
09:4009:40, 18 February 2021 diff hist +2,571 N This verse (CC Adi 1.63) was spoken by Maharaja Yudhisthira to Vidura in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 1.13.10). Maharaja Yudhisthira was receiving his saintly uncle Vidura, who had been visiting sacred places of pilgrimage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse was spoken by Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira to Vidura in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira was receivi..."
09:2109:21, 18 February 2021 diff hist +2,986 N The bona fide spiritual master’s concern is how the devotees who have surrendered to him as a representative of the Lord may make progress in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The bona fide spiritual master’s concern is how the devotees who have surrendered to him as a representative of the Lord may..."
09:1909:19, 18 February 2021 diff hist +3,281 N The Lord, being full and free from problems, can wholeheartedly care for His devotees. His concern is how to elevate and protect all those who have taken shelter at His feet. The same responsibility is also entrusted to the spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord, being full and free from problems, can wholeheartedly care for His devotees. His concern is how to elevate and prote..."
09:1209:12, 18 February 2021 diff hist +3,222 N Lord Visnu advised him (Durvasa Muni), that if he wanted forgiveness he had to get it from Maharaja Ambarisa, not from Him. In this context Lord Visnu spoke this verse - CC Adi 1.62, SB 9.4.68 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Viṣṇu advised him, however, that if he wanted forgiveness he had to get it from Mahārāja Ambarīṣa, not from Him...."
09:0909:09, 18 February 2021 diff hist +3,258 N When the Sudarsana cakra attacked Durvasa Muni, he fled in fear of the weapon and sought shelter from all the great demigods in heaven. Not one of them was able to protect him, and therefore Durvasa Muni prayed to Lord Visnu for forgiveness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the Sudarśana cakra attacked Durvāsā Muni, he fled in fear of the weapon and sought shelter from all the great demigod..."
09:0409:04, 18 February 2021 diff hist +3,122 N As a result of this misunderstanding (between Durvasa Muni and Maharaja Ambarisa), Durvasa Muni tried to kill the king, when the Sudarsana cakra, the celebrated weapon of Godhead, appeared on the scene for the devoted king’s protection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As a result of this misunderstanding, Durvāsā Muni tried to kill the king, when the Sudarśana cakra, the celebrated weapon..."
08:5008:50, 18 February 2021 diff hist +2,937 N This verse (CC Adi 1.62) appears in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 9.4.68) in connection with a misunderstanding between Durvasa Muni and Maharaja Ambarisa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse appears in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"in connection with a misunderstanding between Durvāsā Muni and Mahārāja Ambar..."

16:0716:07, 17 February 2021 diff hist +2,403 N In this verse (SB 10.6.8) there are two perplexities - Krsna's perplexity and Putana's perplexity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse there are two perplexities"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|}} {{goal|0}} {{first|2021-02-17T16:07:1..." current
13:5513:55, 17 February 2021 diff hist 0 m Assuming the feature of a very beautiful woman, she (Putana) entered Nanda Maharaja's abode, Gokula Nirmal moved page Assuming the feature of a very beautiful woman, she entered Nanda Maharaja's abode, Gokula to Assuming the feature of a very beautiful woman, she (Putana) entered Nanda Maharaja's abode, Gokula current
12:1112:11, 17 February 2021 diff hist +2,828 m There are two different types of men - the asuras and the suras. Those who are devotees of Lord Visnu, Krsna, are suras, or devas, whereas those who are opposed to the devotees are called asuras Nirmal moved page There are two different types of men-the asuras and the suras. Those who are devotees of Lord Visnu, Krsna, are suras, or devas, whereas those who are opposed to the devotees are called asuras to There are two different types of men - the asuras and the suras. Those who are devotees of Lord Visnu, Krsna, are suras, or devas, whereas those who are opposed to the devotees are called asuras current
10:2410:24, 17 February 2021 diff hist +2,366 N Krsna is actually situated in the heart of every living entity, but only a devotee can realize this fact Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa is actually situated in the heart of every living entity, but only a devotee can realize this fact."}} {{notes|}}..."
10:1810:18, 17 February 2021 diff hist +2,558 N Then (after the living entity in the conditioned stage uncovers his aptitude for serving the Absolute Truth) the Lord reveals Himself within his heart, and he can know that Krsna is seated in the heart of every pure devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"living entity in the conditioned stage can uncover his aptitude for serving the Absolute Truth"|"Then the Lord reveals Himself..."
09:5609:56, 17 February 2021 diff hist +2,417 N The devotee is considered to be one of these (three principal) energies (of the Supreme Lord), never the energetic. The energetic is always the Supreme Lord. The energies are related to Him for the purpose of eternal service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotee is considered to be one of these energies, never the energetic. The energetic is always the Supreme Lord. The ener..."
09:4809:48, 17 February 2021 diff hist +2,300 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is one without a second, and therefore He is all-powerful. He has inconceivable energies, of which three are principal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead is one without a second, and therefore He is all-powerful. He has inconceivable energies, o..."
09:3509:35, 17 February 2021 diff hist +2,995 N As one associates with devotees and tries to adopt the means instructed by the spiritual master in his own life, his misgivings and other obstacles are vanquished by his execution of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"as he associates with devotees and tries to adopt the means instructed by the spiritual master in his own life, his misgivings..."
09:3009:30, 17 February 2021 diff hist +3,177 N One's development of a taste for executing these instructions (of the spiritual master) is the test of one's devotional service. Initially, one must develop confidence by hearing the science of devotion from a qualified spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one's development of a taste for executing these instructions is the test of one’s devotional service. Initially, one must d..."
09:1709:17, 17 February 2021 diff hist +2,385 N As one advances in devotional activities, the process becomes progressively clearer and more encouraging. Unless one gets this spiritual encouragement by following the instructions of the spiritual master, it is not possible to make advancement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As one advances in devotional activities, the process becomes progressively clearer and more encouraging. Unless one gets this..."

19:1319:13, 16 February 2021 diff hist +3,003 N This verse (CC Adi 1.60) appears in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 3.25.25), where Kapiladeva replies to the questions of His mother, Devahuti, about the process of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse appears in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"where Kapiladeva replies to the questions of His mother, Devahūti, about the pro..."
19:0619:06, 16 February 2021 diff hist +2,806 N Intelligent persons seeking transcendental realization should very scrupulously avoid their (gross materialists and unbelievers') company Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Intelligent persons seeking transcendental realization should very scrupulously avoid their company"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|N..."
19:0519:05, 16 February 2021 diff hist +3,139 N For a neophyte devotee there are two kinds of persons whose association is undesirable: (2) unbelievers who do not serve the Supreme Personality of Godhead but serve their senses and their mental whims in terms of their speculative habits Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For a neophyte devotee there are two kinds of persons whose association is undesirable:"|"(2) unbelievers who do not serve the..."
19:0019:00, 16 February 2021 diff hist +2,912 N For a neophyte devotee there are two kinds of persons whose association is undesirable: (1) gross materialists who constantly engage in sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For a neophyte devotee there are two kinds of persons whose association is undesirable: (1) gross materialists who constantly..."
18:5418:54, 16 February 2021 diff hist +2,832 N The potent words of such realized souls (saints and sages) penetrate the heart, thereby eradicating all misgivings accumulated through years of undesirable association Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The potent words of such realized souls penetrate the heart, thereby eradicating all misgivings accumulated through years of u..."
18:4818:48, 16 February 2021 diff hist +3,059 N It is indicated (in CC Adi 1.59) that to learn the transcendental science, it is imperative that one avoid the company of undesirable persons and always seek the company of saints and sages who are able to impart lessons of transcendental knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is indicated that to learn the transcendental science, it is imperative that one avoid the company of undesirable persons a..."
18:4318:43, 16 February 2021 diff hist +2,742 N When Urvasi left Pururava, he was deeply affected by the separation and had to learn to overcome his grief Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Urvaśī left Purūravā, he was deeply affected by the separation and had to learn to overcome his grief"}} {{notes|}} {..."
18:3918:39, 16 February 2021 diff hist +3,025 N This verse (CC Adi 1.59), which appears in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 11.26.26), was spoken by Lord Krsna to Uddhava in the text known as the Uddhava-gita. The discussion relates to the story of Pururava and the heavenly courtesan Urvasi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse, which appears in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"was spoken by Lord Kṛṣṇa to Uddhava in the text known as the Uddhava..."
18:1818:18, 16 February 2021 diff hist +2,356 N It is not possible for a conditioned soul to directly meet Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is not possible for a conditioned soul to directly meet Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
18:1018:10, 16 February 2021 diff hist +4,899 N The complete treatise Krsna-karnamrta is dedicated to the transcendental pastimes of Sri Krsna and Srimati Radharani. It is a book to be read and understood by the most elevated devotees of Sri Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The complete treatise Kṛṣṇa-karṇāmṛta is dedicated to the transcendental pastimes of Śrī Kṛṣṇa and Śrīmat..."
18:0718:07, 16 February 2021 diff hist +5,024 N In his (Bilvamangala Thakura's) adoration of Sri Krsna, the Personality of Godhead, he states that Jayasri, the goddess of fortune, Srimati Radharani, takes shelter in the shade of His lotus feet to enjoy the transcendental rasa of nuptial love Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In his adoration of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the Personality of Godhead, he states that Jayaśrī, the goddess of fortune, Śrīmat..."
17:5717:57, 16 February 2021 diff hist +4,982 N He explicitly mentions Bhagavan (in the beginning of Krsna-karnamrta), who has peacock feathers on His crown, because the Lord of Vrndavana, Krsna the cowherd boy, used to come to Bilvamangala to talk with him and supply him with milk Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He explicitly mentions Bhagavān, who has peacock feathers on His crown, because the Lord of Vṛndāvana, Kṛṣṇa the cow..."
17:5217:52, 16 February 2021 diff hist +4,766 N Next he (Bilvamangala Thakura, in the beginning of Krsna-karnamrta) offers his respects to his initiating spiritual master, Somagiri, and then to the Supreme Personality of Godhead (Krsna), who was also his instructing spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Next he offers his respects to his initiating spiritual master, Somagiri, and then to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who..."
17:3617:36, 16 February 2021 diff hist +4,788 N She (Cintamani) gave him (Bilvamangala Thakura) the inspiration to begin on the path of devotional service, and because she convinced him to give up material existence to try for perfection by loving Krsna, he has first offered his respects to her Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"She gave him the inspiration to begin on the path of devotional service, and because she convinced him to give up material exi..."
17:3017:30, 16 February 2021 diff hist +4,706 N The first spiritual master mentioned (in Krsna-karnamrta) is Cintamani, who was one of his instructing spiritual masters because she first showed him the spiritual path. Cintamani was a prostitute with whom Bilvamangala was intimate earlier in his life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The first spiritual master mentioned is Cintāmaṇi, who was one of his instructing spiritual masters because she first showe..."

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