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02:2202:22, 31 March 2021 diff hist +6,208 N When he was offered a benediction by Lord Nrsimhadeva, Prahlada Maharaja said: My dear Lord, I only lament to see others bereft of Your love. I am simply lamenting for them and devising various plans to deliver them from the clutches of maya - SB 7.9.43 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am simply lamenting for them and devising various plans to deliver them from the clutches of maya"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|S..."
02:1602:16, 31 March 2021 diff hist +6,364 N When he was offered a benediction by Lord Nrsimhadeva, Prahlada Maharaja said: My dear Lord, whenever I chant I immediately merge in an ocean of transcendental bliss. I only lament to see others bereft of Your love Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"whenever I chant I immediately merge in an ocean of transcendental bliss. I only lament to see others bereft of Your love. The..."
02:1002:10, 31 March 2021 diff hist +6,219 N When he was offered a benediction by Lord Nrsimhadeva, Prahlada Maharaja said: My dear Lord, I have no problems and want no benediction from You because I am quite satisfied to chant Your holy name. This is sufficient for me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My dear Lord, I have no problems and want no benediction from You because I am quite satisfied to chant Your holy name. This i..."
02:0002:00, 31 March 2021 diff hist +5,778 N Gosthy-anandi is one who is not satisfied simply to become perfect himself but wants to see others also take advantage of the holy name of the Lord and advance in spiritual life. The outstanding example is Prahlada Maharaja Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"goṣṭhy-ānandī is one who is not satisfied simply to become perfect himself but wants to see others also take advantage o..."
01:5801:58, 31 March 2021 diff hist +5,445 N Bhajananandi refers to one who is satisfied to cultivate devotional service for himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhajananandi refers to one who is satisfied to cultivate devotional service for himself"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}}..." current
01:5701:57, 31 March 2021 diff hist +5,461 N There are two classes of unalloyed devotees - namely, gosthy-anandis and bhajananandis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are two classes of unalloyed devotees"|"namely, goṣṭhy-ānandīs and bhajanānandīs"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Sharmi..." current
01:5001:50, 31 March 2021 diff hist +5,670 N Krsna consciousness movement is based on the principle that one should become as perfect as possible in devotional service oneself and also preach the cult for others’ benefit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is based on the principle that one should become as perfect as possible in devotional servi..."
01:4701:47, 31 March 2021 diff hist +5,702 N It is another ambition of the spiritual master to see his disciples not only chant, dance and follow the regulative principles but also preach the sankirtana movement to others in order to deliver them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is another ambition of the spiritual master to see his disciples not only chant, dance and follow the regulative principles..." current

16:3416:34, 30 March 2021 diff hist +2,830 N The spiritual master is not actually happy if the disciple brings him money, but when he sees that a disciple is following the regulative principles and advancing in spiritual life, he is very glad and feels obliged to such an advanced disciple Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The spiritual master is not actually happy if the disciple brings him money, but when he sees that a disciple is following the..."
16:2816:28, 30 March 2021 diff hist +2,571 N It is very difficult to understand the science of Krsna, what to speak of developing love of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is very difficult, however, to understand the science of Kṛṣṇa, what to speak of developing love of Godhead"}} {{note..."
16:2716:27, 30 March 2021 diff hist +2,908 N Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura always used to say, Even at the expense of all the properties, temples and mathas that I have, if I could convert even one person into a pure devotee, my mission would be fulfilled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura always used to say"|"Even at the expense of all the properties, temples and ma..."
16:2016:20, 30 March 2021 diff hist +4,677 N As stated in Srimad-Bhagavatam (1.2.6): That religion is best which causes its followers to become ecstatic in love of God that is unmotivated and free from material impediments, for this alone can completely satisfy the self Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"That religion is best which causes its followers to become ecstatic in love of God that is unmotivated and free from material..."
16:1716:17, 30 March 2021 diff hist +4,512 N These (when a devotee’s service has no material cause and is purely spiritual in nature) are characteristics of transcendental love of Godhead, as stated in Srimad-Bhagavatam - 1.2.6 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These are characteristics of transcendental love of Godhead, as stated in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Sharmi..."
16:1016:10, 30 March 2021 diff hist +4,222 N One who attains the perfection of existence is completely averse to material enjoyment and engrossed in transcendental love of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who attains the perfection of existence is completely averse to material enjoyment and engrossed in transcendental love of..." current
16:0516:05, 30 March 2021 diff hist +4,498 N A devotee who dances in ecstasy but after dancing and crying appears to be attracted to material affairs has not yet reached the perfection of devotional service, which is called asaya-suddhi, or the perfection of existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a devotee who dances in ecstasy but after dancing and crying appears to be attracted to material affairs has not yet reached t..."
16:0016:00, 30 March 2021 diff hist +4,651 N Sometimes a person melts and manifests these transcendental symptoms (standing of the hairs on end, etc.) yet at the same time is not well behaved in his personal transactions. This indicates that he has not reached complete perfection in devotional life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes a person thus melts and manifests these transcendental symptoms yet at the same time is not well behaved in his pers..."
15:5715:57, 30 March 2021 diff hist +4,608 N Since the Supreme Lord is also under the influence of transcendental bliss, when one comes in touch with such bliss in love of Godhead, one's heart melts, and the symptoms of this are standing of the hairs on end, etc Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since the Supreme Lord is also under the influence of transcendental bliss, when one comes in touch with such bliss in love of..." current
15:5115:51, 30 March 2021 diff hist +4,569 Transcendental love of Godhead is not under the jurisdiction of the material energy, for it is the transcendental bliss and pleasure potency of the Supreme Personality of Godhead No edit summary current
15:4915:49, 30 March 2021 diff hist +2,620 N If one who is not yet developed imitates such symptoms (laughing, crying and dancing) artificially, he creates chaos in the spiritual life of human society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one who is not yet developed imitates such symptoms artificially, he creates chaos in the spiritual life of human society"}..." current
15:4315:43, 30 March 2021 diff hist +3,091 N Actual blissful life, manifested in genuine spiritual laughing, crying & dancing, is the symptom of real advancement in Krsna consciousness, which can be achieved by a person who always voluntarily engages in the transcendental loving service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actual blissful life, manifested in genuine spiritual laughing, crying and dancing, is the symptom of real advancement in Kṛ..."
15:3815:38, 30 March 2021 diff hist +2,631 N Artificial agitation of the body is to be given up when one naturally develops the necessary bodily symptoms Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"artificial agitation of the body is to be given up when one naturally develops the necessary bodily symptoms"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
15:2715:27, 30 March 2021 diff hist +3,932 N Love of Godhead is the original function of the spirit soul, and it is as eternal as the soul and the Supreme Personality of Godhead. This eternity is called sanatana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Love of Godhead is the original function of the spirit soul, and it is as eternal as the soul and the Supreme Personality of G..." current
15:2415:24, 30 March 2021 diff hist +4,216 N One should reject all ideas of religiosity, economic development, sense gratification and liberation and fully engage in the service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should reject all ideas of religiosity, economic development, sense gratification and liberation and fully engage in the s..."
15:2215:22, 30 March 2021 diff hist +4,378 N Bhagavad-gita is the preliminary study of Srimad-Bhagavatam, and therefore it ends with the words sarva-dharman parityajya mam ekam saranam vraja: Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me - BG 18.66 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhagavad-gītā is the preliminary study of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, and therefore it ends with the words sarva-dharmān parityaj..." current
15:1615:16, 30 March 2021 diff hist +4,117 N Srimad-Bhagavatam teaches only how to develop one's dormant love of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam teaches only how to develop one's dormant love of God"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complete|A..."
15:0715:07, 30 March 2021 diff hist +4,355 N Dharma (religiosity), artha (economic development), kama (sense gratification) and moksa (liberation) are the four principles of religion that pertain to the material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dharma (religiosity), artha (economic development), kāma (sense gratification) and mokṣa (liberation) are the four principl..."
14:0814:08, 30 March 2021 diff hist +3,872 N When we compare love of Godhead with religiosity, economic development, sense gratification and liberation, we can understand that these achievements may be desirable objectives for mumuksus, or those who desire liberation from this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"mumukṣus, or those who desire liberation from"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-03-30T14:..."
14:0714:07, 30 March 2021 diff hist +4,464 N When we compare love of Godhead with religiosity, economic development, sense gratification and liberation, we can understand that these achievements may be desirable objectives for bubhuksus, or those who desire to enjoy this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When we compare love of Godhead with religiosity, economic development, sense gratification and liberation, we can understand..."
13:5613:56, 30 March 2021 diff hist +1,995 As stated by Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the highest perfection in life is to develop one's love for Krsna No edit summary current
13:5313:53, 30 March 2021 diff hist +5,611 N The holy name of Krsna is called the maha-mantra. Other mantras mentioned in the Narada-pancaratra are known simply as mantras, but the chanting of the holy name of the Lord is called the maha-mantra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The holy name of Kṛṣṇa is called the mahā-mantra. Other mantras mentioned in the Nārada-pañcarātra are known simply..." current
13:4913:49, 30 March 2021 diff hist +6,185 N When other spiritual ingredients, such as trembling, perspiration and tears, are added to this bhava stage, the devotee gradually attains love of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When other spiritual ingredients, such as trembling, perspiration and tears, are added to this bhāva stage, the devotee gradu..."
13:4613:46, 30 March 2021 diff hist +5,896 N One who has attained this bhava stage is no longer under the clutches of the illusory energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who has attained this bhāva stage is no longer under the clutches of the illusory energy"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Sharmis..." current
13:3413:34, 30 March 2021 diff hist +5,823 N In this attitude of constantly serving Krsna, which is called bhava, he (a devotee) always thinks of Krsna in many different ways Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this attitude of constantly serving Kṛṣṇa, which is called bhāva, he always thinks of Kṛṣṇa in many different..." current
13:0513:05, 30 March 2021 diff hist +6,006 N By chanting and dancing or hearing the holy name of the Lord a devotee develops his original attitude of service to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a devotee develops his original attitude of service to the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complete|ALL}} {{firs..." current
12:2512:25, 30 March 2021 diff hist +6,072 N While chanting and dancing or hearing the holy name of the Lord, one automatically remembers the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and because there is no difference between the holy name and Krsna, the chanter is immediately linked with Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"While chanting and dancing or hearing the holy name of the Lord, one automatically remembers the Supreme Personality of Godhea..."
12:2112:21, 30 March 2021 diff hist +5,752 N As devotees propagate the Hare Krsna maha-mantra, the general population of the entire world gets the opportunity to understand the glories of the holy name Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As devotees propagate the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra, the general population of the entire world gets the opportunity to un..."
12:1512:15, 30 March 2021 diff hist +6,531 Many fools, not knowing the transcendental nature of the Hare Krsna maha-mantra, sometimes impede our loudly chanting this mantra, yet one who is actually advanced in the fulfillment of chanting the Hare Krsna maha-mantra induces others to chant also No edit summary current
12:1412:14, 30 March 2021 diff hist +5,979 N As explained by Caitanya Mahaprabhu, actually this is not due to practice, for without extra endeavor these symptoms (of chanting and dancing) become manifest in anyone who sincerely chants the Hare Krsna maha-mantra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As explained by Caitanya Mahāprabhu, however, actually this is not due to practice, for without extra endeavor these symptoms..."
12:0712:07, 30 March 2021 diff hist +5,929 Sometimes when our students of the Krsna consciousness movement chant and dance, even in India people are astonished to see how these foreigners have learned to chant and dance in this ecstatic fashion No edit summary current
12:0512:05, 30 March 2021 diff hist +5,879 N He (a spiritual master) sometimes cries, sometimes laughs, sometimes dances and sometimes chants. These symptoms are very prominently manifest in the body of a pure devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he sometimes cries, sometimes laughs, sometimes dances and sometimes chants. These symptoms are very prominently manifest in t..." current
12:0312:03, 30 March 2021 diff hist +5,840 N All the disciples of such a spiritual master (who is fit to chant the holy name offenselessly and is eligible to make disciples all over the world) increase in attachment for Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all the disciples of such a spiritual master increase in attachment for Kṛṣṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{c..."
11:4811:48, 30 March 2021 diff hist +5,515 N The devotee becomes qualified in offenselessly chanting the holy name Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the devotee becomes qualified in offenselessly chanting the holy name"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complete|ALL}}..." current
11:4611:46, 30 March 2021 diff hist +5,962 N A sincere student aurally receives the holy name from the spiritual master, and after being initiated he follows the regulative principles. When the holy name is properly served in this way, automatically the spiritual nature of the holy name spreads Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A sincere student aurally receives the holy name from the spiritual master, and after being initiated he follows the regulativ..."
11:3911:39, 30 March 2021 diff hist +5,392 N Bhava is the almost successful stage of spiritual life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhāva is the almost successful stage of spiritual life"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-0..."
11:3811:38, 30 March 2021 diff hist +5,715 N A neophyte disciple begins by hearing and chanting, associating with devotees and practicing the regulative principles. In this way he develops attachment for Krsna and cannot forget Krsna even for a moment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this way he develops attachment for Kṛṣṇa and cannot forget Kṛṣṇa even for a moment"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Sh..."
10:5410:54, 30 March 2021 diff hist +5,937 A neophyte disciple begins by hearing and chanting, associating with devotees and practicing the regulative principles, and thus he vanquishes all of his unwanted bad habits No edit summary
10:5210:52, 30 March 2021 diff hist +6,021 N Krsna mentions this bhava stage in the Bhagavad-gita (10.8): I am the source of all spiritual and material worlds. Everything emanates from Me. The wise who know this perfectly engage in My devotional service and worship Me with all their hearts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am the source of all spiritual and material worlds. Everything emanates from Me. The wise who know this perfectly engage in..." current
10:3910:39, 30 March 2021 diff hist +2,622 He (the spiritual master) feels so glad that he smiles as he enjoys the progress of the disciple, just as a smiling parent enjoys the activities of a child who is trying to stand up or crawl perfectly No edit summary current
10:3610:36, 30 March 2021 diff hist +2,936 N In material life we are all separated from Govinda & are absorbed in material sense gratification. Therefore, when one comes to his senses on the spiritual platform he becomes so eager to meet Govinda that without Govinda the entire world becomes vacant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In material life we are all separated from Govinda and are absorbed in material sense gratification. Therefore, when one comes..."
10:2710:27, 30 March 2021 diff hist +3,002 In ecstasy, one should feel the entire world to be vacant without the presence of Govinda. This is a sign of separation from Govinda No edit summary current

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