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17:2117:21, 28 March 2021 diff hist +6,582 N If one chants the Hare Krsna maha-mantra but his life is still full of sinful activities, it will be very difficult for him to achieve the platform of loving service to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one chants the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra but his life is still full of sinful activities, it will be very difficult for..."
17:1717:17, 28 March 2021 diff hist +6,560 N There are offenses to be considered in chanting the Hare Krsna maha-mantra, but there are no such considerations in chanting the names of Gaura-Nityananda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are offenses to be considered in chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra, but there are no such considerations in cha..." current
17:1217:12, 28 March 2021 diff hist +6,677 N In this way (becoming more tolerant than the tree and humbler than the grass) chants the holy name of the Lord, very soon he achieves the platform of transcendental loving service to the Lord, and tears appear in his eyes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in this way chants the holy name of the Lord, very soon he achieves the platform of transcendental loving service to the Lord,..."
17:0717:07, 28 March 2021 diff hist +7,004 N Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura remarks in this connection (of CC Adi 8.31) that if one takes shelter of Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Nityananda, follows Their instructions to become more tolerant than the tree and humbler than the grass Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura remarks in this connection that if one takes shelter of Lord Śrī Caitanya Mah..."
16:5616:56, 28 March 2021 diff hist +1,997 N One should carefully avoid the offenses (against the holy names of God), which have already been described in connection with verse - of CC Adi 8.24 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should carefully avoid the offenses, which have already been described in connection with verse 24"}} {{notes|}} {{compile..."
16:4816:48, 28 March 2021 diff hist +2,773 When one actually attains the advanced stage, the ecstatic symptoms will appear automatically; one does not need to imitate them No edit summary current
16:4616:46, 28 March 2021 diff hist +2,565 N Advanced devotees manifest many bodily transformations, which are symptoms of ecstasy, but one should not imitate them to achieve cheap adoration from the public Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Advanced devotees manifest many bodily transformations, which are symptoms of ecstasy, but one should not imitate them to achi..."
16:3516:35, 28 March 2021 diff hist +2,521 N These bodily transformations are automatically manifested when one is actually situated in love of Godhead. One should not artificially imitate them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These bodily transformations are automatically manifested when one is actually situated in love of Godhead. One should not art..." current
16:3116:31, 28 March 2021 diff hist +4,203 N If one simply chants the Hare Krsna mantra and does not commit sinful activities and offenses, one’s life is purified, and thus one comes to the fifth stage of perfection, or engagement in the loving service of the Lord - prema pum-artho mahan Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one simply chants the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra and does not commit sinful activities and offenses, one’s life is purified,..."
16:2716:27, 28 March 2021 diff hist −138 In this way (by chanting the Hare Krsna mantra offenselessly) one is purified, and his devotional service causes the arousal of his dormant love of God No edit summary current
16:2516:25, 28 March 2021 diff hist +4,140 N In this way (by chanting the Hare Krsna mantra offenselessly) one is purified, and his devotional service causes the arousal of his dormant love of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one always chants the holy name of Kṛṣṇa, gradually one is freed from all reactions of sinful life, provided he chant..."
16:1516:15, 28 March 2021 diff hist +4,327 N This (chanting the Hare Krsna maha-mantra can relieve one from sinful reactions) is confirmed in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 12.3.51): kirtanad eva krsnasya mukta-sangah. Caitanya Mahaprabhu has also taught us this. While passing on the road, He used to chant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is confirmed in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"kīrtanād eva kṛṣṇasya mukta-saṅgaḥ. Caitanya Mahāprabhu has also taug..."
16:0716:07, 28 March 2021 diff hist +4,394 N In this age, although people are greatly sinful, simply chanting the Hare Krsna maha-mantra can relieve them from the reactions of their sins. Eka krsna-name: only by chanting Krsna’s name is this possible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this age, although people are greatly sinful, simply chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra can relieve them from the r..."
16:0016:00, 28 March 2021 diff hist +4,010 N A person who is already cleansed of all tinges of sinful life engages without deviation or duality of purpose in the transcendental loving service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person who is already cleansed of all tinges of sinful life engages without deviation or duality of purpose in the transcend..." current
15:5615:56, 28 March 2021 diff hist +4,348 N It is confirmed in the BG 7.28: Persons who have acted piously in previous lives & in this life and whose sinful actions are completely eradicated are freed from the duality of delusion, and they engage themselves in My (Krsna) service with determination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Persons who have acted piously in previous lives and in this life and whose sinful actions are completely eradicated are freed..." current
15:4915:49, 28 March 2021 diff hist +3,651 N One cannot be situated in the devotional service of the Lord unless one is free from sinful life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One cannot be situated in the devotional service of the Lord unless one is free from sinful life"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alan..." current
15:3915:39, 28 March 2021 diff hist +2,865 N The change (of heart) must be manifested in terms of one’s real activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The change must be manifested in terms of one’s real activities"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{fir..."
15:3615:36, 28 March 2021 diff hist +3,356 N If it is sometimes found that a kanistha-adhikari (neophyte devotee) shows artificial tears in his eyes while chanting the Hare Krsna mantra but is still completely attached to material things, his heart has not really changed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If it is sometimes found that a kaniṣṭha-adhikārī (neophyte devotee) shows artificial tears in his eyes while chanting t..."
15:3115:31, 28 March 2021 diff hist +2,970 N If one is actually advancing in spiritual life, he must become very much detached from material enjoyment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is actually advancing in spiritual life, he must become very much detached from material enjoyment"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..."
15:2815:28, 28 March 2021 diff hist +3,107 N The test of the real change of heart that takes place when one chants the Hare Krsna maha-mantra is that one becomes detached from material enjoyment. This is the real change Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The test of the real change of heart that takes place when one chants the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra is that one becomes de..."
15:2415:24, 28 March 2021 diff hist +2,985 N This (transcendental symptoms as tears in the eyes of a neophyte devotee) does not mean that the neophyte is more advanced than the maha-bhagavata devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This does not mean, however, that the neophyte is more advanced than the mahā-bhāgavata devotee"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ala..." current
15:1915:19, 28 March 2021 diff hist +3,303 N Sometimes a maha-bhagavata, or very advanced devotee, does not manifest such transcendental symptoms as tears in the eyes, whereas sometimes a kanistha-adhikari, a neophyte devotee, displays them artificially Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"sometimes a mahā-bhāgavata, or very advanced devotee, does not manifest such transcendental symptoms as tears in the eyes, w..." current
15:0815:08, 28 March 2021 diff hist +3,032 N Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura, commenting on this verse (of CC Adi 8.5), which is a quotation from Srimad-Bhagavatam - SB 2.3.24 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura, commenting on this verse, which is a quotation from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"}} {{..."
15:0415:04, 28 March 2021 diff hist −2 If one think "I am this body and everything belonging to this body is mine (aham mameti SB 5.5.8)," and does not show respect and love for the chanting of the Hare Krsna maha-mantra, that is an offense No edit summary current
15:0315:03, 28 March 2021 diff hist +7,032 N If one think "I am this body and everything belonging to this body is mine (aham mameti SB 5.5.8)," and does not show respect and love for the chanting of the Hare Krsna maha-mantra, that is an offense Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"thinking “I am this body and everything belonging to this body is mine [ahaṁ mameti SB 5.5.8],” and does not show respec..."
14:5514:55, 28 March 2021 diff hist +6,911 N The tenth offense is as follows: If one has heard the glories of the transcendental holy name of the Lord but nevertheless continues in a materialistic concept of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one has heard the glories of the transcendental holy name of the Lord but nevertheless continues in a materialistic concept..."
14:5014:50, 28 March 2021 diff hist +7,138 N By constant hearing of the holy name, their (persons who have no intelligence or no faith in the subject matter) hearts will be purified, and then they will be able to understand the transcendental position of the holy name Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By constant hearing of the holy name, their hearts will be purified, and then they will be able to understand the transcendent..." current
14:4214:42, 28 March 2021 diff hist +7,153 N Such people (who have no intelligence or no faith) should be given the chance to hear the chanting of the Hare Krsna mantra, but in the beginning they should not be instructed about the glories or the spiritual significance of the holy name Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such people should be given the chance to hear the chanting of the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra, but in the beginning they should n..."
14:3714:37, 28 March 2021 diff hist +6,938 N The ninth offense is described as follows: It is an offense to preach the glories of the holy name among persons who have no intelligence or no faith in the subject matter Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ninth offense is described as follows"|"It is an offense to preach the glories of the holy name among persons who have no..."
14:3114:31, 28 March 2021 diff hist +7,029 N The chanting of the Hare Krsna maha-mantra must not be compared to such materialistic religiosity. This is an offense at the lotus feet of the holy name of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The chanting of the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra must not be compared to such materialistic religiosity. This is an offense a..." current
14:2814:28, 28 March 2021 diff hist +6,888 N Performing religious ceremonies, following vows and practicing renunciation and sacrifice are all materialistic auspicious activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Performing religious ceremonies, following vows and practicing renunciation and sacrifice are all materialistic auspicious act..."
14:2414:24, 28 March 2021 diff hist +6,762 N The eighth offense is stated thus: It is offensive to consider the chanting of the Hare Krsna mantra to be a religious ritualistic ceremony Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is offensive to consider the chanting of the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra to be a religious ritualistic ceremony"|"The eighth of..."
14:2014:20, 28 March 2021 diff hist +7,067 N The seventh offense: To think that since the Hare Krsna mantra can counteract all sinful reactions one may therefore go on with his sinful activities and at the same time chant the Hare Krsna mantra to neutralize them is the greatest offense Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To think that since the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra can counteract all sinful reactions one may therefore go on with his sinful ac..."
14:1414:14, 28 March 2021 diff hist +6,675 N The sixth offense (hari-namni kalpanam) is to consider the holy name of the Lord to be imaginary Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the sixth offense (hari-nāmni kalpanam) is to consider the holy name of the Lord to be imaginary"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ala..." current
14:1114:11, 28 March 2021 diff hist +6,692 N The fifth offense (artha-vadah) is to consider the glories of the holy name to be exaggerations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The fifth offense (artha-vādaḥ) is to consider the glories of the holy name to be exaggerations"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Al..." current
14:0814:08, 28 March 2021 diff hist +7,100 The fourth offense (sruti-sastra-nindanam) is to blaspheme Vedic literatures such as the four Vedas and the Puranas No edit summary current
14:0614:06, 28 March 2021 diff hist +6,915 N The third offense at the lotus feet of the holy name, which is called guror avajna, is to consider the spiritual master to be material and therefore to envy his exalted position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The third offense at the lotus feet of the holy name, which is called guror avajñā, is to consider the spiritual master to b..." current
14:0214:02, 28 March 2021 diff hist +7,018 N To think that Lord Siva and the other demigods are other forms of God and are therefore equal to Visnu - is blasphemous. This is the second offense at the lotus feet of the holy name of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"to think that Lord Śiva and the other demigods are other forms of God and are therefore equal to Viṣṇu—is also blasphem..."
13:5213:52, 28 March 2021 diff hist +6,716 N To think that the names of demigods such as Lord Siva are as good as the name of Lord Visnu - is blasphemous Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"to think that the names of demigods such as Lord Śiva are as good as the name of Lord Viṣṇu"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alan..." current
12:5812:58, 28 March 2021 diff hist +7,045 N If one tries to separate the Absolute Personality of Godhead from His holy name or His transcendental form, qualities and pastimes, thinking them to be material, that is offensive Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one tries to separate the Absolute Personality of Godhead from His holy name or His transcendental form, qualities and past..." current
12:4612:46, 28 March 2021 diff hist +6,951 N In this material world, the holy name of Visnu is all-auspicious. Visnu’s name, form, qualities and pastimes are all transcendental, absolute knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this material world, the holy name of Viṣṇu is all-auspicious. Viṣṇu’s name, form, qualities and pastimes are all..."
12:4112:41, 28 March 2021 diff hist +6,740 N The Nama-prabhu, who is identical with Krsna, will never tolerate such blasphemous activities, even from one who passes as a great devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Nāma-prabhu, who is identical with Kṛṣṇa, will never tolerate such blasphemous activities, even from one who passes..."
12:3512:35, 28 March 2021 diff hist +7,069 One should not criticize a preacher of the glories of the Hare Krsna maha-mantra. If one does so, he is an offender No edit summary current
12:3312:33, 28 March 2021 diff hist +6,973 N To blaspheme the great saintly persons who are engaged in preaching the glories of the Hare Krsna maha-mantra is the worst offense at the lotus feet of the holy name Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To blaspheme the great saintly persons who are engaged in preaching the glories of the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra is the wo..."
12:2712:27, 28 March 2021 diff hist +6,677 N One should not criticize or blaspheme a devotee who is thus engaged in distributing the holy name of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should not criticize or blaspheme a devotee who is thus engaged"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{f..." current
12:2212:22, 28 March 2021 diff hist +7,107 N It is said in the sastra (CC Antya 7.11), krsna-sakti vina nahe tara pravartana: one cannot distribute the holy names of the Hare Krsna maha-mantra unless he is empowered by the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said in the śāstra (CC Antya 7.11), kṛṣṇa-śakti vinā nahe tāra pravartana: one cannot distribute the holy nam..."
12:1812:18, 28 March 2021 diff hist +7,148 N There are ten offenses to avoid in chanting the Hare Krsna maha-mantra. The first offense is to blaspheme great personalities who are engaged in distributing the holy name of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are ten offenses to avoid in chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra. The first offense is to blaspheme great persona..." current
12:1312:13, 28 March 2021 diff hist +7,045 N By chanting these two holy names - sri-krsna-caitanya prabhu-nityananda - one immediately becomes ecstatic, and if he then chants the Hare Krsna maha-mantra he becomes free of offenses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"by chanting these two holy names—śrī-kṛṣṇa-caitanya prabhu-nityānanda—one immediately becomes ecstatic, and if he..."
12:0912:09, 28 March 2021 diff hist +6,766 N It is very beneficial to chant the names sri-krsna-caitanya prabhu-nityananda before chanting the Hare Krsna maha-mantra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is very beneficial to chant the names śrī-kṛṣṇa-caitanya prabhu-nityānanda before chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa ma..."
12:0312:03, 28 March 2021 diff hist 0 m Even in the beginning, because they (prakrta-sahajiyas) are chanting the holy names of nitai-gaura, their swift advancement on the path of love of Godhead is very prominently visible Alankrutha moved page Even in the beginning because they (prakrta-sahajiyas) are chanting the holy names of nitai-gaura, their swift advancement on the path of love of Godhead is very prominently visible to Even in the beginning, because they (prakrta-sahajiyas) are chanting the holy names of nitai-gaura, their swift advancement on the path of love of Godhead is very prominently visible current

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