User contributions for Alankrutha

28 March 2021

• 04:4004:40, 28 March 2021 diff hist +6,390 N Krsna once had to carry out an order of Yudhisthira’s by carrying a letter Yudhisthira had written to Duryodhana regarding peace negotiations. Similarly, He also became the chariot driver of Arjuna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa once had to carry out an order of Yudhiṣṭhira’s by carrying a letter Yudhiṣṭhira had written to Duryodha..."
• 04:3504:35, 28 March 2021 diff hist +6,300 N In relationship with the Yadus and Pandavas, the Lord acted sometimes as their master, sometimes as their advisor, sometimes as their friend, sometimes as the head of their family and sometimes even as their servant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In relationship with the Yadus and Pāṇḍavas, the Lord acted sometimes as their master, sometimes as their advisor, someti..." current
• 04:3004:30, 28 March 2021 diff hist +6,496 N This passage (of CC Adi 8.19) is a quotation from Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 5.6.18). While Sukadeva Gosvami was describing the character of Rsabhadeva, he distinguished between bhakti-yoga and liberation by reciting this verse Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This passage is a quotation from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"While Śukadeva Gosvāmī was describing the character of Ṛṣabhade..."
• 04:2204:22, 28 March 2021 diff hist +2,982 N The tantra-vacana, quoted from the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (1.1.36), is our perfect guidance in this connection - CC Adi 8.17 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The above-mentioned tantra-vacana, quoted from the Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu (1.1.36), is our perfect guidance in this connect..." current
• 04:1804:18, 28 March 2021 diff hist +3,297 N It is the statement of Prahlada Maharaja that unless one is able to accept the dust from the lotus feet of a pure Vaisnava there is no possibility of achieving the platform of devotional service. That is the secret Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the statement of Prahlāda Mahārāja that unless one is able to accept the dust from the lotus feet of a pure Vaiṣṇ..."
• 04:1504:15, 28 March 2021 diff hist +3,095 N Narottama dasa Thakura sings, chadiya vaisnava-seva nistara payeche keba: Who has been elevated without rendering service to a pure Vaisnava? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Narottama dasa Thakura sings, chadiya vaisnava-seva nistara payeche keba"|"Who has been elevated without rendering service to..." current
• 04:1104:11, 28 March 2021 diff hist +3,382 N These slokas (SB 7.5.30 and SB 7.5.32) are to be discussed. Their purport is that one cannot obtain krsna-bhakti, or the devotional service of the Lord, by official execution of the Vedic rituals. One has to approach a pure devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These ślokas are to be discussed. Their purport is that one cannot obtain kṛṣṇa-bhakti, or the devotional service of th..."
• 04:0304:03, 28 March 2021 diff hist +5,540 N The functions of the tongue in devotional service are to chant the Hare Krsna maha-mantra and eat prasadam that is offered to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The functions of the tongue in devotional service are to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra and eat prasādam that is off..." current
• 03:5903:59, 28 March 2021 diff hist +5,754 N The ISKCON has many temples all over the world, & in each & every temple the Lord is offered these foods. On the basis of His demands, the devotees chant the holy name of the Lord offenselessly and never eat anything that is not first offered to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the International Society for Krishna Consciousness has many temples all over the world, and in each and every temple the Lord..." current
• 03:4603:46, 28 March 2021 diff hist +5,471 N The Supreme Lord declares: If one offers Me (Krsna) with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, a fruit or water, I will accept it - BG 9.26 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Lord declares"|"If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, a fruit or water, I will accept it"}} {{..." current
• 03:4103:41, 28 March 2021 diff hist +5,950 N Since the holy name and Krsna are nondifferent, the members of the Krsna consciousness movement not only chant the holy name of the Lord offenselessly, but also do not allow their tongues to eat anything that is not first offered to the SP of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the holy name and Kṛṣṇa are nondifferent, the members of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement not only chant the..." current
• 03:3503:35, 28 March 2021 diff hist +5,875 N Sevonmukhe hi jihvadau: One must engage his tongue in the service of the holy name. Our Krsna consciousness movement is based on this principle. We try to engage all the members of the Krsna consciousness movement in the service of the holy name Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sevonmukhe hi jihvādau: One must engage his tongue in the service of the holy name. Our Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is..."
• 03:2903:29, 28 March 2021 diff hist +5,469 N The holy name becomes manifest when one engages in the service of the holy name. This service in a submissive attitude begins with one’s tongue Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The holy name becomes manifest when one engages in the service of the holy name. This service in a submissive attitude begins..."
• 03:2303:23, 28 March 2021 diff hist 0 To associate with the holy name and chant the holy name is to associate with the Personality of Godhead directly. In the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu it is clearly said, sevonmukhe hi jihvadau svayam eva sphuraty adah - Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu 1.2.234 No edit summary current
• 03:2203:22, 28 March 2021 diff hist +5,695 N To associate with the holy name and chant the holy name is to associate with the Personality of Godhead directly. In the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu it is clearly said, sevonmukhe hi jihvadau svayam eva sphuraty adah - Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu 1.2.234 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To associate with the holy name and chant the holy name is to associate with the Personality of Godhead directly. In the Bhakt..."
• 03:1103:11, 28 March 2021 diff hist +5,630 N One is understood to be an eternal servant of the Supreme Personality of Godhead if he considers himself an eternal servant of the holy name and in this spirit distributes the holy name to the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one is understood to be an eternal servant of the Supreme Personality of Godhead if he considers himself an eternal servant of..." current
• 03:0503:05, 28 March 2021 diff hist +5,854 N By our material calculation we see a difference between the name and the substance, but in the spiritual world the Absolute is always absolute: the name, form, qualities and pastimes of the Absolute are all as good as the Absolute Himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By our material calculation we see a difference between the name and the substance, but in the spiritual world the Absolute is..."
• 02:4002:40, 28 March 2021 diff hist +4,598 N Lord Krsna is especially pleasing to such devotees, in whose hearts He is always present because of their highly elevated transcendental love Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa is especially pleasing to such devotees, in whose hearts He is always present because of their highly elevate..."
• 02:3202:32, 28 March 2021 diff hist +4,518 N One cannot speak of Urugaya (the Lord, who is glorified by sublime prayers) unless one is transcendentally elevated. The Lord has innumerable forms, as the Brahma-samhita confirms - advaitam acyutam anadim ananta-rupam - Bs 5.33 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One cannot speak of Urugāya (the Lord, who is glorified by sublime prayers) unless one is transcendentally elevated. The Lord..." current
• 02:2602:26, 28 March 2021 diff hist +4,441 N A pure devotee who is always thinking of the Supreme Personality of Godhead is the person qualified to see the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure devotee who is always thinking of the Supreme Personality of Godhead is the person qualified to see the Lord"}} {{notes..." current
• 02:2002:20, 28 March 2021 diff hist +4,557 N The Bhagavad-gita confirms in the Sixth Chapter (47), stating that anyone absorbed in such thought (of Krsna) is the best of all yogis. Such transcendental absorption is known as samadhi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Bhagavad-gītā confirms in the Sixth Chapter (47), stating that anyone absorbed in such thought is the best of all yogīs..." current
• 02:1302:13, 28 March 2021 diff hist +4,740 N Unless a devotee actually develops transcendental love for the Lord, it is not possible for him to think always of the Lord within his heart. Such constant thought of the Lord is the sublime perfection of the yogic process Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless a devotee actually develops transcendental love for the Lord, it is not possible for him to think always of the Lord wi..."
• 02:0702:07, 28 March 2021 diff hist +5,336 If by studying the form, name, qualities, pastimes and paraphernalia of the Supreme Godhead one is attracted to the Lord, he can execute devotional service, and the form of the Lord will be impressed in his heart and remain transcendentally situated there No edit summary current
• 02:0502:05, 28 March 2021 diff hist +4,887 N One cannot imagine something about God or His form. Such imagination is not accepted by those who are serious about enlightenment. Here (in CC Adi 3.111) Brahma says that one can know Krsna through the path of properly understanding the Vedic texts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One cannot imagine something about God or His form. Such imagination is not accepted by those who are serious about enlightenm..."
• 01:5901:59, 28 March 2021 diff hist +4,495 N The word sruta in sruteksita-pathah refers to the Vedas, and iksita indicates that the way to understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead is by proper study of the Vedic scriptures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word śruta in śrutekṣita-pathaḥ refers to the Vedas, and īkṣita indicates that the way to understand the Supreme..."
• 01:5301:53, 28 March 2021 diff hist +4,693 N The Brahma-samhita (Bs 5.38) describes that in the abode of Lord Krsna, which is made of cintamani (touchstone), the Lord, acting as a cowherd boy, is served by hundreds and thousands of goddesses of fortune Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Brahma-saṁhitā (BS 5.38) describes that in the abode of Lord Kṛṣṇa, which is made of cintāmaṇi (touchstone), t..." current
• 01:4601:46, 28 March 2021 diff hist +4,278 N Knowledge of the Supreme Personality of Godhead can be understood from the descriptions of the Vedic scriptures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Knowledge of the Supreme Personality of Godhead can be understood from the descriptions of the Vedic scriptures"}} {{notes|}}..." current
• 01:4201:42, 28 March 2021 diff hist +4,498 N This (CC Adi 3.111) text from Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 3.9.11) is a prayer by Lord Brahma to the Supreme Personality of Godhead Krsna for His blessings in the work of creation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This text from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (SB 3.9.11) is a prayer by Lord Brahmā to the Supreme Personality of Godhead Kṛṣṇa..."
• 01:3101:31, 28 March 2021 diff hist +2,854 N Srila Advaita Acarya knew this fact (patram puspam phalam toyam), and therefore He decided to call for the Personality of Godhead Krsna to descend by worshiping the Lord with tulasi leaves and the water of the Ganges Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Advaita Ācārya knew this fact, and therefore He decided to call for the Personality of Godhead Kṛṣṇa to descen..." current
• 01:2601:26, 28 March 2021 diff hist +2,907 N It is said that Krsna is so much pleased by such devotional service (of offering small flower, fruit or leaf and a little water to Krsna with devotion) that He offers Himself to His devotee in exchange for it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said that Kṛṣṇa is so much pleased by such devotional service that He offers Himself to His devotee in exchange fo..." current
• 01:1901:19, 28 March 2021 diff hist +3,259 N Even the poorest of devotees in any part of the world can secure a small flower, fruit or leaf and a little water, and if these offerings, and especially tulasi leaves and Ganges water, are offered to Krsna with devotion, He is very satisfied Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even the poorest of devotees in any part of the world can secure a small flower, fruit or leaf and a little water, and if thes..." current
• 01:1301:13, 28 March 2021 diff hist −9 As the Lord says in the Bhagavad-gita (BG 9.26), a leaf, a flower, a fruit or some water (patram puspam phalam toyam), when offered with devotion, very much pleases Him. He universally accepts the services of His devotees No edit summary current
• 01:1101:11, 28 March 2021 diff hist +3,048 N As the Lord says in the Bhagavad-gita (BG 9.26), a leaf, a flower, a fruit or some water (patram puspam phalam toyam), when offered with devotion, very much pleases Him. He universally accepts the services of His devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As the Lord says in the Bhagavad-gītā (BG 9.26), a leaf, a flower, a fruit or some water (patraṁ puṣpaṁ phalaṁ toyam..."
• 01:0201:02, 28 March 2021 diff hist +2,711 N Through devotional service one can easily please Lord Krsna with a leaf of the tulasi plant and a little water Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Through devotional service one can easily please Lord Kṛṣṇa with a leaf of the tulasī plant and a little water"}} {{not..." current
• 00:5300:53, 28 March 2021 diff hist +1,270 N This (CC Adi 3.104) is a verse from the Gautamiya-tantra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is a verse from the Gautamīya-tantra"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-03-28T00:53:19Z..." current
• 00:4400:44, 28 March 2021 diff hist +2,835 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu preached the philosophy of inconceivable, simultaneous oneness with the Lord and difference from Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu preached the philosophy of inconceivable, simultaneous oneness with the Lord and difference from Hi..." current
• 00:4000:40, 28 March 2021 diff hist +2,842 N It is clear from this verse (of CC Adi 3.102) that Advaita Prabhu, although retaining His separate identity, is nondifferent from the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is clear from this verse, however, that Advaita Prabhu, although retaining His separate identity, is nondifferent from the..." current
• 00:3600:36, 28 March 2021 diff hist +3,031 N It is inconceivable for Mayavadis because they think in terms of mundane sense perception and therefore think that nondualism necessitates losing one’s separate identity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is inconceivable for Māyāvādīs because they think in terms of mundane sense perception and therefore think that nondu..." current
• 00:3000:30, 28 March 2021 diff hist +3,103 Advaita Prabhu is nondifferent from the Lord, yet in His relationship with the Lord He does not merge with Him but eternally renders service unto Him as a plenary portion No edit summary current
• 00:2700:27, 28 March 2021 diff hist +3,190 The nondualist Mayavadi philosopher who falsely believes that he is nondifferent from the Lord is unable to call Him like Advaita Prabhu No edit summary current
• 00:2500:25, 28 March 2021 diff hist +4,962 N The so-called acaryas of the Age of Kali are more concerned with exploiting the resources of their followers than mitigating their miseries; but Sri Advaita Prabhu, as an ideal acarya, was concerned with improving the condition of the world situation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The so-called ācāryas of the Age of Kali are more concerned with exploiting the resources of their followers than mitigating..."
• 00:2100:21, 28 March 2021 diff hist +5,061 N Lord Krsna clearly says in the Bhagavad-gita that no one in human society is dearer to Him than a devotee who constantly engages in His service by finding ways to preach the message of Godhead for the real benefit of the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"says clearly in the Bhagavad-gītā that no one in human society is dearer to Him than a devotee who constantly engages in His..."
• 00:0800:08, 28 March 2021 diff hist +4,804 N The function of the acarya is to change the activities of both the first-class and third-class prisoners for their real benefit. This endeavor makes him a very dear devotee of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The function of the ācārya, however, is to change the activities of both the first-class and third-class prisoners for their..."
• 00:0400:04, 28 March 2021 diff hist +5,075 N The third-class prisoners, being less materially opulent than the first-class prisoners, endeavor to imitate them, for they also have no information of the real nature of their imprisonment. Thus they also are misled by the illusory material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The third-class prisoners, being less materially opulent than the first-class prisoners, endeavor to imitate them, for they al..."

27 March 2021

• 23:5923:59, 27 March 2021 diff hist +4,921 N To become gods in the next life, they must engage in the devotional service of the Supreme Personality of Godhead; otherwise, they are sure to become dogs or hogs in terms of the laws of nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To become gods in the next life, they must engage in the devotional service of the Supreme Personality of Godhead; otherwise,..."
• 23:5323:53, 27 March 2021 diff hist +5,113 N They (foolish prisoners) know that they do not want to suffer death or the pangs of disease and old age, but under the influence of the illusory energy, they are grossly negligent and therefore do nothing to solve the problems. This is called maya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They know that they do not want to suffer death or the pangs of disease and old age, but under the influence of the illusory e..." current
• 23:4623:46, 27 March 2021 diff hist +4,996 N Foolish as they are, they neglect these major problems of life (such as repeated birth, death, disease and old age) and busy themselves with false things that cannot help them solve their real problems Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Foolish as they are, they neglect these major problems of life and busy themselves with false things that cannot help them sol..."
• 23:4123:41, 27 March 2021 diff hist +4,962 N Such foolish prisoners cannot see that however they improve their position by artificial means, the calamities of repeated birth, death, disease and old age are always beyond the jurisdiction of their control Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such foolish prisoners cannot see that however they improve their position by artificial means, the calamities of repeated bir..."
• 23:3623:36, 27 March 2021 diff hist +4,673 N These foolish creatures (the first-class prisoners) do not know that they are nothing but play dolls in the hands of material nature and that at any moment material nature’s pitiless intrigues can crush to dust all their plans for godless activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These foolish creatures do not know that they are nothing but play dolls in the hands of material nature and that at any momen..."
• 23:3123:31, 27 March 2021 diff hist +4,876 N In the grim clutches of maya, the first-class prisoners of this material world wrongly think themselves happy because they are rich, powerful, resourceful and so on Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the grim clutches of māyā, the first-class prisoners of this material world wrongly think themselves happy because they a..."