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- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +5,223 m Compared with the work one expends, the gain is not so profitable. Even if it is profitable, it is not without its distresses Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +2,986 m It is foolish also to think that natural laws are ultimately powerful. Material nature's law works under the direction of the Lord, as confirmed in the Bhagavad-gita. The Lord says there that natural laws work under His supervision Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +2,863 m Even philosophical speculation or fruitive activities, if it is offered to the Supreme Lord, that is not love. Love is above this Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +8,288 m If we are cooking, it is for Krsna, not that we are cooking for our purpose. Ultimately, although we shall eat the prasadam, but when we cook, we don't think that we are cooking for ourself. We are cooking for Krsna Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +7,498 m Australian cities, like your Melbourne city... I was just speaking to my students, "If any Indian comes, so they will be surprised with this standard of living." They will think that "Oh, it is heaven." Because the material prosperity is far different Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +6,093 m From the beginning of this body within the womb of the mother, it is simply troublesome. Against my will so many distresses are there, so many distresses there. Then as you grow, the distress grow, grow Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +7,007 m Bhaga means opulence, and van means one who possesses. The word Sanskrit, vat, it is added when there is the question of possessing. Asty arthe vat and mat pratyaya. This is Sanskrit grammar Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +7,544 m Everything is determined; therefore we should not try for improving our economic condition because already it is decided. This sort of... Otherwise why you see so many varieties of standard of life? Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +8,937 m Don't think nature is blind. Nature is matter, material energy. It cannot work independently, just like machine. Machine, it is made of matter. But if there is no driver, however efficient machine may be, it is useless Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +4,527 m Even in my absence many centers are developing. When I came back to India this time... There were thirty-five or thirty-two centers. Now it is forty-two Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +6,720 m It is emphatically declared that bhakti-yoga is the ultimate goal of the different varieties of worship of the different demigods. Bhakti-yoga, thus being the supreme means of self-realization, is recommended Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +5,446 m Everyone goes out of India. They go there to exploit. But it is for the first time that India is giving something to the outsiders, this spiritual knowledge. And the proof you can see. We are giving, we are not taking Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +6,550 m Iron rod put into the fire, when it is red-hot, it is no longer iron rod. It is fire. Similarly this body, if you constantly keep in touch with spiritual activities, then it is no longer material. It is spiritual. The body's also spiritual Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +3,392 m As we generally perform devotional service on Ekadasi by not eating grains, it is generally recommended that on Dvadasi one not consume anything but milk Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +7,776 m Arjuna never says, "Krsna, in my opinion, if it is done like that, then people will go to hell." He does not give his own opinion. He says iti, "Thus," anususruma, "I have heard." This is called parampara system Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +8,290 m Either a flower or anything, nature's product, it is perfectly done. In this way you have to develop your God consciousness or Krsna consciousness. There are books. There are explanations. There are teachers Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +8,180 m Dharma is such a thing that you cannot disobey. You must obey because it is the codes given by God. If you are so much respectful to the laws of the state, how much respectful you should be to obey the laws given by God Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +7,349 m If you chant Hare Krsna always, either loudly or silently or within yourself, mind, if you chant, so there is no question of impurification. It is... You remain always in, what is called, antiseptic stage, or prophylactic stage Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +8,168 m Although I have never experimented, neither seen personally, but because it is explained in the Vedic literature, I can say you correctly Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +6,075 m If country does not get the facility of sunshine, it is considered that that country is condemned. It is shastric injunction. Any country which does not get the full facility of sunshine, it is to be considered condemned Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +6,531 m Anyone, so-called spiritualist or transcendentalist, if he is claiming that "There is no God," "I am God," "There is voidness," these are all disturbing positions, different symptoms of this disease of maya. It is disease Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +9,492 m If a human being also does not understand that how this body is moving, neither they can discover what it is, then what is this? It may be very so-called decoration of the body. A decoration of the dead body, what is the profit thereof? Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +6,818 m In 1969 I was guest in the house of John Lennon in London. So there was a ghost in... It was a big plot. There was a guest house. So they complained, "Sir, here is ghost." So I advised them to chant Hare Krsna, and the ghost went away Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +14,208 m All our senses should be engaged in the service of the Lord. That is perfection. It is indirectly being said in these verses that if our senses are not engaged in the service of the Lord, then it is dead. Savau. Savau karau no kurute saparyam Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +4,806 m Any part of the universe, the sun is one. Nobody can say, "Oh, it is American sun" or "It is Indian sun." So either Jesus Christ or Rama or Krsna, whoever comes from the kingdom of God, they are the same Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +6,349 m Foolish persons accept the difficult path of karma-kanda for the sake of sense enjoyment, and those who are too much attached to sense enjoyment are called mudhas. It is very difficult for a mudha to understand the ultimate goal of life Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +4,950 m Chanting Hare Krsna mantra... It is the medicine recommended in the sastra, ceto-darpana-marjanam. That dust of ignorance is moved. He can understand that "I am not this body; I am spirit soul, part and parcel of Krsna Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +7,297 m Flesh is eaten by tigers, dogs. So if you have learned how to eat flesh, does it mean that you advance in civilization? It is the business of tigers and dogs. The dog civilization Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +7,089 m Because my business is sankalpa-vikalpa. We accept something - "It is very good" - and next time we reject it - "No, it is not good." This is mind's business Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +8,284 m Dharma, when it is reverted, transferred to the service of the Lord, that is called real dharma Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +8,038 m If somebody thinks "I have got some money. I am very fortunate." It is, actually it is not fortune. Real fortunate is he who is advanced in Krsna consciousness. He is fortunate. Otherwise, all are unfortunate Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +6,773 m Amrtatva means immortality. So the modern civilization, they have no idea, either the great philosopher, great politician or great scientist, that it is possible to attain the stage of immortality. Amrtatva. We are all amrta Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +8,458 m At the present moment it is very strong, the conceit that "I am this body," and "I am American," and "I am Indian," "I am European," "I am Hindu," "I am Muslim," "I am brahmana," "I am ksatriya," "I am sudra," "I am this, those...," so many Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +5,314 m Brooklyn. It is difficult to walk due to the Negroes. They immediately: "Whatever you have got, give me." There are so many incidents. In such city as New York there is always danger like that. If somebody kills you, nobody will take care Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +3,005 m Although it is forbidden, there are many pasandis who coin terms like daridra-narayana and svami-narayana, although not even such demigods as Brahma and Siva can be equal to Narayana Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +8,118 m God or the living entities, they're appearing and disappearing. Just try to understand the same example, sun. Sun is always existing, but it is appearing and disappearing. Similarly, we also appear and disappear Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +8,439 m Bhakti means there must be Bhagavan. Otherwise, what is the meaning of bhakti? Bhakti means to render service. So if the master is not there, then where is the question of bhakti and service? It is all bogus Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +6,028 m Actually, the preacher's seat is Vyasadeva's asana; it is the seat of Vyasadeva. Just like in the high-court the seat of judgment, or what is called? That seat nobody else can sit there, in that seat. Only the high-court judge Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +4,724 m It is better not to take up sannyasa in this age of Kali because provocations are very strong in this age. Only a very exalted person advanced in spiritual understanding should attempt to take up sannyasa Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +6,075 m Govinda, Krsna, is ananda-cinmaya-rasa. He is in the ananda cinmaya. His ananda is not jara-rasa. It is cinmaya-rasa. We should not understand or misunderstand Krsna's lila is just like ordinary human activity Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to ""
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +6,578 m Even we have to feed them, we produce our own grain. So where is the question of taking money? So therefore it is required, somebody must produce food. Then there is no necessity of money Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +5,590 m A person does not have illicit sex. That does not mean he has no sexual capacity. He has full sexual capacity, but he does not want to do it unless it is required for certain purpose Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +7,723 m In pursuance of the order of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, following His footsteps, we are trying to introduce this sankirtana movement, Hare Krsna, and it is coming out very successful. Everywhere. I am especially preaching in the foreign countries Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +8,872 m If you offer one fruit to Krsna, what is His gain? Krsna is not concerned with your offering and not offering, but if you offer, it is for your interest. It is for your interest, so Krsna will recognize, "Here is a devotee." Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4112:41, 8 March 2021 diff hist +6,243 m If one is in contact with a pure devotee of the Lord, it should be understood, if he follows his instruction, then it is sure and certain that he is going to Krsna without any fail Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4012:40, 8 March 2021 diff hist −19 m Here in this material world, the more we possess material wealth, it is our bondage Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4012:40, 8 March 2021 diff hist +2,886 m It is due to the moonshine that trees and plants grow very luxuriantly. Therefore how can we accept the so-called scientists whose moon expeditions have informed us that there are no trees or vegetation on the moon? Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4012:40, 8 March 2021 diff hist +8,980 m Although you cannot go there, it is far, far beyond your reach, but you can understand that the sunshine is coming from the sun globe. There is no doubt about it. Similarly this vibration, this shining, is coming from Krsna, Goloka Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4012:40, 8 March 2021 diff hist +10,590 m Even little service you give, it is your permanent asset. Even if you fall down from that service platform, still, whatever you have done, it will never go in vain. As soon as there is opportunity, again you shall begin from that point where you left Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current
- 12:4012:40, 8 March 2021 diff hist +11,624 m If one remains always a victim to the sinful reaction and if he is habituated to do that, so artificially this kind of confession in the church or giving some bribe to the bhattacarya, what is the meaning of this? It is practical question Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:\s*(it Is|It is)\s*]\] " to "" current