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13:2413:24, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,426 N The Lord and the living entity are not equal, for the Lord is always the master, and the living entity is always the servant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord and the living entity are not equal, for the Lord is always the master, and the living entity is always the servant"}..." current
12:5412:54, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,521 N Mayavadis try to prove that there is no difference between the living entity and the Lord. This, however, is not a fact Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Māyāvādīs try to prove that there is no difference between the living entity and the Lord. This, however, is not a fact"}}..."
12:5012:50, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,750 Mayavadis say that if the living entity is pleased, the Lord is also pleased, and if the living entity is displeased, the Lord is also displeased No edit summary current
12:4912:49, 15 April 2021 diff hist +3,504 N The Mayavadi philosophers say that the living entity and the Supreme Lord are nondifferent, and therefore they equate the transformation of the living entity with the transformation of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Māyāvādī philosophers say that the living entity and the Supreme Lord are nondifferent, and therefore they equate the..." current
12:4412:44, 15 April 2021 diff hist +4,726 N If one simply imitates advanced spiritual life, he will fall down, just like the sahajiyas in Vrndavana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one simply imitates advanced spiritual life, he will fall down, just like the sahajiyās in Vṛndāvana"}} {{notes|}} {{co..." current

15:4415:44, 14 April 2021 diff hist +5,105 N Preaching work is meant for advanced devotees, and when an advanced devotee is further elevated on the devotional scale, he may retire to chant the Hare Krsna mantra in a solitary place Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Preaching work is meant for advanced devotees, and when an advanced devotee is further elevated on the devotional scale, he ma..."
15:4215:42, 14 April 2021 diff hist +5,197 N If a neophyte devotee imitates Haridasa Thakura, his enemies (kama, krodha, lobha, moha, mada and matsarya) will disturb and fatigue him. Instead of chanting the Hare Krsna maha-mantra, the neophyte will simply sleep soundly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if a neophyte devotee imitates Haridāsa Ṭhākura, his enemies (kāma, krodha, lobha, moha, mada and mātsarya) will disturb..."
15:3615:36, 14 April 2021 diff hist +5,147 The senses are very strong, and if a neophyte devotee imitates Haridasa Thakura, his enemies (kama, krodha, lobha, moha, mada and matsarya) will disturb and fatigue him No edit summary current
15:3415:34, 14 April 2021 diff hist +5,233 N One must first become very mature in devotion and thus receive the approval of Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Only at such a time may one actually sit down peacefully in a solitary place to chant the Hare Krsna maha-mantra and remember the lotus feet of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must first become very mature in devotion and thus receive the approval of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Only at such a time..."
15:2715:27, 14 April 2021 diff hist +5,576 N Although Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, to teach us a lesson He traveled all over India continuously for six years & only then retired at Jagannatha Puri. Even at Jagannatha Puri the Lord chanted the Hare Krsna maha-mantra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, to teach us a lesson He traveled all over India con..."
15:1915:19, 14 April 2021 diff hist +5,220 Only after maturing in devotion can he sit down in a solitary place to chant the Hare Krsna maha-mantra as Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Himself did No edit summary current
15:1915:19, 14 April 2021 diff hist +5,361 The neophyte devotee must act and work very laboriously under the direction of the spiritual master, and he must thus preach the cult of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu No edit summary current
15:1715:17, 14 April 2021 diff hist +5,435 N Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura has condemned this process for neophytes. He has stated in a song: Sitting in a solitary place intending to chant the Hare Krsna maha-mantra is considered a cheating process. This practice is not possible for neophytes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is a fact that Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura has condemned this process for neophytes. He has even stated..."
15:1315:13, 14 April 2021 diff hist +5,251 N At the present moment we see that some of the members of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness are tending to leave their preaching activities in order to sit in a solitary place Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the present moment we see that some of the members of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness are tending to le..." current
15:0615:06, 14 April 2021 diff hist +5,116 N Only an exalted person like Haridasa Thakura or Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, who is personally exhibiting the proper behavior for an acarya, can engage in such a practice - sitting in a solitary place and chanting the Hare Krsna maha-mantra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only an exalted person like Haridāsa Ṭhākura or Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, who is personally exhibiting the proper behavi..."
15:0215:02, 14 April 2021 diff hist +4,946 N No one can suddenly attain the level of Haridasa Thakura and sit down in a solitary place to chant the Hare Krsna maha-mantra and remember the lotus feet of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one can suddenly attain the level of Haridāsa Ṭhākura and sit down in a solitary place to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa ma..." current
14:5314:53, 14 April 2021 diff hist +5,285 N Neophyte students are not to imitate sitting in a solitary place and remembering the lotus feet of the Lord by chanting the Hare Krsna maha-mantra. We should always remember that it was Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Himself who wanted such a place Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Neophyte students are not to imitate sitting in a solitary place and remembering the lotus feet of the Lord by chanting the Ha..." current
14:4714:47, 14 April 2021 diff hist +4,792 N This statement (in CC Madhya 11.176) of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu is significant. Nibhrte vasiya tahan kariba smarana: I shall sit down there in that solitary place and remember the lotus feet of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This statement of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is significant. Nibhṛte vasiyā tāhāṅ kariba smaraṇa"|"I shall sit down t..."
14:4114:41, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,404 Haridasa Thakura, although certainly competent and qualified to enter the temple, did not want even to go near it. This is called Vaisnava humility No edit summary current
14:3914:39, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,051 N The Jagannatha temple still accepts only those Hindus who are in the varnasrama order. Other castes, especially those who are not Hindu, are not allowed to enter the temple. This is a long-standing regulation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Jagannātha temple still accepts only those Hindus who are in the varṇāśrama order. Other castes, especially those who..." current
14:3514:35, 14 April 2021 diff hist +2,800 N Haridasa Thakura did not want to go near the temple, although he was called there by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Haridāsa Ṭhākura did not want to go near the temple, although he was called there by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu Himself"}}..." current
14:3014:30, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,343 The spiritual master is generally called gosani, and thakura is used to address the paramahamsas, those in the topmost rank of spirituality No edit summary current
14:2914:29, 14 April 2021 diff hist +2,756 N Haridasa Thakura was so exalted that he was addressed as thakura and gosani, and these titles are offered to the most advanced Vaisnavas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Haridāsa Ṭhākura was so exalted that he was addressed as ṭhākura and gosāñi, and these titles are offered to the most..." current
14:2714:27, 14 April 2021 diff hist +2,883 N Although Haridasa Thakura was such a highly exalted Vaisnava that he was addressed as Haridasa Gosvami, he still did not like to disturb the common sense of the general populace Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Haridāsa Ṭhākura was such a highly exalted Vaiṣṇava that he was addressed as Haridāsa Gosvāmī, he still di..." current
12:1712:17, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,296 N If the living entity understands his position and surrenders to the Lord, his life becomes successful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If the living entity understands his position and surrenders to the Lord, his life becomes successful"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..."
12:1512:15, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,451 N The Lord, being very kind to fallen souls, is always anxious to get the living entity out of the ocean of nescience Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord, being very kind to fallen souls, is always anxious to get the living entity out of the ocean of nescience"}} {{notes..."
12:1212:12, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,546 N The living entity is part and parcel of the Supreme Lord, and when he surrenders unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he attains release from the ocean of birth and death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the living entity is part and parcel of the Supreme Lord, and when he surrenders unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he a..." current
12:0812:08, 14 April 2021 diff hist +3,181 N Every living being is struggling hard in this material nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"every living being is struggling hard in this material nature"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|..." current

15:2815:28, 13 April 2021 diff hist +3,681 N Krsna states in the Bhagavad-gita (BG 15.7): The living entities in this conditioned world are My eternal fragmental parts. Due to conditioned life, they are struggling very hard with the six senses, which include the mind Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The living entities in this conditioned world are My eternal fragmental parts. Due to conditioned life, they are struggling ve..."
15:1915:19, 13 April 2021 diff hist +3,363 N The Lord is always prepared to shower His mercy upon fallen souls struggling against miserable material conditions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is always prepared to shower His mercy upon fallen souls struggling against miserable material conditions"}} {{notes|..." current
15:1515:15, 13 April 2021 diff hist +3,368 N When one becomes the Lord's devotee, he is rescued from this dangerous ocean of birth and death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one becomes the Lord's devotee, he is rescued from this dangerous ocean of birth and death"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Sharm..." current
15:1315:13, 13 April 2021 diff hist +3,571 N There are 8,400,000 species of material life, but in the human body one attains a chance to get release from the repetition of birth and death Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are 8,400,000 species of material life, but in the human body one attains a chance to get release from the repetition of..." current
14:5714:57, 13 April 2021 diff hist +2,296 N The Lord informed Damodara that His affection toward him was on the platform of awe and reverence. However, the Lord’s affection toward his younger brother, Sankara, was on the platform of pure love Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord informed Dāmodara that His affection toward him was on the platform of awe and reverence. However, the Lord’s affe..."
14:5414:54, 13 April 2021 diff hist +2,236 N Here (in CC Madhya 11.146) the Lord is addressing Damodara Pandita, who is different from Svarupa Damodara. Damodara Pandita is the elder brother of Sankara Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here the Lord is addressing Dāmodara Paṇḍita, who is different from Svarūpa Dāmodara. Dāmodara Paṇḍita is the elde..."

17:4717:47, 12 April 2021 diff hist +2,276 N It is naturally a great pleasure to see a friend, but Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu informed Vasudeva Datta that although it was His pleasure to see His friend, His pleasure was increased by seeing the older brother Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is naturally a great pleasure to see a friend, but Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu informed Vāsudeva Datta that although it was..." current
17:4417:44, 12 April 2021 diff hist +1,970 N Vasudeva Datta was the older brother of Mukunda Datta, who was the childhood friend of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vāsudeva Datta was the older brother of Mukunda Datta, who was the childhood friend of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu"}} {{notes|..." current
15:0915:09, 12 April 2021 diff hist +2,312 N This instruction (SB 4.29.46) was given by Narada Gosvami to King Pracinabarhi in connection with the story of Puranjana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This instruction (SB 4.29.46) was given by Nārada Gosvāmī to King Prācīnabarhi in connection with the story of Purañjana..."
15:0215:02, 12 April 2021 diff hist +2,598 N The Lord is sitting within everyone’s heart, and when He personally inspires His devotee, the devotee does not stick to the Vedic principles or social customs but rather devotes himself to the transcendental loving service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is sitting within everyone’s heart, and when He personally inspires His devotee, the devotee does not stick to the..."
15:0015:00, 12 April 2021 diff hist +2,342 N Firm faith in the Supreme Personality of Godhead is possible only by the mercy of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"firm faith in the Supreme Personality of Godhead is possible only by the mercy of the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Sharmistha..." current
14:4514:45, 12 April 2021 diff hist +2,583 N This is the teaching of Lord Krsna in the Bhagavad-gita (BG 18.66): Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear"}} {{..."
14:3914:39, 12 April 2021 diff hist +3,904 N Immediately upon arrival at the holy place, they (the devotees of Lord Caitanya) went to see Lord Caitanya, and by His order they took maha-prasadam without following the regulations governing holy places Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Immediately upon arrival at the holy place, they went to see Lord Caitanya, and by His order they took mahā-prasādam without..."

17:1117:11, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,967 N The devotees of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu were not common men, and they could not be subjected to the rules and regulations governing the visiting of holy places. Rather, they exhibited their spontaneous love for Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotees of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu were not common men, and they could not be subjected to the rules and regulations go..."
14:1014:10, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,939 N A common man’s visit to a holy place and an exalted saintly person’s visit there are different. The common man leaves his sins in the holy place, and a saintly person or devotee cleanses these sins simply by his presence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a common man’s visit to a holy place and an exalted saintly person’s visit there are different. The common man leaves his..."
14:0814:08, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,844 N When a saintly person or pure devotee visits such a holy place, he absorbs the sinful effects left by the common men and again purifies the holy place Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a saintly person or pure devotee visits such a holy place, he absorbs the sinful effects left by the common men and again..."
14:0314:03, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,993 N Those who go to holy places of pilgrimage actually unload the reactions of their sinful lives, and consequently holy places are overloaded with sinful activities left there by visitors Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who go to holy places of pilgrimage actually unload the reactions of their sinful lives, and consequently holy places ar..."
13:3513:35, 10 April 2021 diff hist +4,156 N As soon as one enters a holy place, he must observe fasting for the day, and after shaving his head clean, he must take a bath in a river or ocean near the holy place. These methods are adopted to neutralize the effects of sinful activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as one enters a holy place, he must observe fasting for the day, and after shaving his head clean, he must take a bath..."
12:1412:14, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,846 N The regulative principles enjoin that before a common man goes to a holy place of pilgrimage, he should observe complete celibacy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The regulative principles therefore enjoin that before a common man goes to a holy place of pilgrimage, he should observe comp..."
12:0012:00, 10 April 2021 diff hist +1,950 N This verse is a quotation from Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 10.14.29). It is explained in the Madhya-lila, in the Sixth Chapter, text 84 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse is a quotation from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"It is explained in the Madhya-līlā, in the Sixth Chapter, text 84"}} {..."
11:5611:56, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,093 One must be considered bereft of the mercy of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu when he criticizes the Krsna consciousness movement now spreading all over the world or finds fault with this movement or the leader of the movement No edit summary current
11:5411:54, 10 April 2021 diff hist +3,189 N Even though one may celebrate himself as a learned follower of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, and even though one may attempt to preach the holy name of the Lord all over the world, if he is not favored by Caitanya he will find fault with the pure devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even though one may celebrate himself as a learned follower of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, and even though one may attempt to..."

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