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16:1616:16, 4 May 2021 diff hist +4,595 N In Orissa the kayastha class, which includes the karanas, is considered in the sudra category Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Orissa, however, the kāyastha class, which includes the karaṇas, is considered in the śūdra category"}} {{notes|}} {{c..." current
16:1216:12, 4 May 2021 diff hist +5,025 N Although these kayasthas or karanas are considered sudras, they are very intelligent and highly educated. Most of them are professionals such as lawyers or politicians. Thus in Bengal the kayasthas are sometimes considered ksatriyas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although these kāyasthas or karaṇas are considered śūdras, they are very intelligent and highly educated. Most of them ar..."
16:0616:06, 4 May 2021 diff hist +4,711 N Sometimes it is said in Bengal that those who cannot claim any particular class belong to the kayastha class Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes it is said in Bengal that those who cannot claim any particular class belong to the kāyastha class"}} {{notes|}} {{..." current
16:0216:02, 4 May 2021 diff hist +4,996 N It is said that the Bengali kayasthas were originally engaged as servants of brahmanas who came from North India to Bengal. Later, the clerical class became the kayasthas in Bengal. Now there are many mixed classes known as kayastha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said that the Bengali kāyasthas were originally engaged as servants of brāhmaṇas who came from North India to Bengal..." current
15:5815:58, 4 May 2021 diff hist +4,844 N Sri Ramananda Raya belonged to the karana class, which is the equivalent of the kayastha class in Bengal. This class is regarded all over India as sudra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Rāmānanda Rāya belonged to the karaṇa class, which is the equivalent of the kāyastha class in Bengal. This class i..." current
15:5215:52, 4 May 2021 diff hist +5,084 N In the varnasrama-dharma, the sudra is the fourth division in the social status. Paricaryatmakam karma sudrasyapi svabhava-jam (BG 18.44). Sudras are meant to engage in the service of the three higher classes - brahmanas, ksatriyas and vaisyas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the varṇāśrama-dharma, the śūdra is the fourth division in the social status. Paricaryātmakaṁ karma śūdrasyāpi..."
12:4212:42, 4 May 2021 diff hist +1,785 N In the Amrta-pravaha-bhasya, Bhaktivinoda Thakura states that Vidyanagara is today known as Porbandar. There is another Porbandar in western India, in the province of Gujarat Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Amṛta-pravāha-bhāṣya, Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura states that Vidyānagara is today known as Porbandar. There is anot..." current
12:3512:35, 4 May 2021 diff hist +2,314 N One should not take these two (the Kala Krsnadasa mentioned in the Eleventh Chapter, verse 37, of the Adi-lila and the brahmana named Kala Krsnadasa mentioned in the Madhya-lila, Tenth Chapter, verses 62-79) to be the same person Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not take these two to be the same person"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-05-04T..."
12:3012:30, 4 May 2021 diff hist +2,526 N The brahmana named Kala Krsnadasa who went with Sri Caitanya to South India and later to Bengal is mentioned in the Madhya-lila, Tenth Chapter, verses 62-79 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brāhmaṇa named Kālā Kṛṣṇadāsa who went with Śrī Caitanya to South India and later to Bengal is mentioned in..."
12:2812:28, 4 May 2021 diff hist +2,683 N The Kala Krsnadasa mentioned in the Eleventh Chapter (of the Adi-lila) is one of the twelve gopalas (cowherd boys) who appeared to substantiate the pastimes of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. He is known as a great devotee of Lord Nityananda Prabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Kālā Kṛṣṇadāsa mentioned in the Eleventh Chapter is one of the twelve gopālas (cowherd boys) who appeared to sub..." current
12:2312:23, 4 May 2021 diff hist +2,304 N This Krsnadasa (of CC Madhya 7.39), known as Kala Krsnadasa, is not the Kala Krsnadasa mentioned in the Eleventh Chapter, verse 37, of the Adi-lila Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This Kṛṣṇadāsa, known as Kālā Kṛṣṇadāsa, is not the Kālā Kṛṣṇadāsa mentioned in the Eleventh Chapter,..." current
12:0512:05, 4 May 2021 diff hist +3,610 N Caitanya Mahaprabhu used to count on His fingers. While one hand was engaged in chanting, the other hand kept the number of rounds Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Caitanya Mahāprabhu used to count on His fingers. While one hand was engaged in chanting, the other hand kept the number of r..."
12:0212:02, 4 May 2021 diff hist 0 m In addition to other duties, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu introduced the system of chanting the holy name of the Lord a fixed number of times daily, as confirmed in this verse (of CC Madhya 7.37) - tomara dui hasta baddha nama-ganane Alankrutha moved page In addition to other duties, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu introduced the system of chanting the holy name of the Lord a fixed number of times daily, as confirmed in this verse (tomara dui hasta baddha nama-ganane) to In addition to other duties, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu introduced the system of chanting the holy name of the Lord a fixed number of times daily, as confirmed in this verse (of CC Madhya 7.37) - tomara dui hasta baddha nama-ganane current
12:0012:00, 4 May 2021 diff hist +3,772 N In addition to other duties, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu introduced the system of chanting the holy name of the Lord a fixed number of times daily, as confirmed in this verse (of CC Madhya 7.37) - tomara dui hasta baddha nama-ganane Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In addition to other duties, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu introduced the system of chanting the holy name of the Lord a fixed nu..."
11:4411:44, 4 May 2021 diff hist +3,791 N Concerning the Gosvamis - Srila Rupa Gosvami, Srila Sanatana Gosvami, Srila Raghunatha Bhatta Gosvami, Srila Jiva Gosvami, Srila Gopala Bhatta Gosvami and Srila Raghunatha dasa Gosvami - Srinivasa Acarya confirms, sankhya-purvaka-nama-gana-natibhih Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Concerning the Gosvāmīs—Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī, Śrīla Sanātana Gosvāmī, Śrīla Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa Gosvāmī, Ś..."
11:4211:42, 4 May 2021 diff hist +3,762 N From this verse (of CC Madhya 7.37) it is clear that Caitanya Mahaprabhu was chanting the holy names a fixed number of times daily. The Gosvamis used to follow in the footsteps of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, and Haridasa Thakura also followed this principle Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From this verse it is clear that Caitanya Mahāprabhu was chanting the holy names a fixed number of times daily. The Gosvāmī..." current
11:3311:33, 4 May 2021 diff hist +1,654 N The Lord wanted to tour all the places of pilgrimage alone and strictly observe the duties of the renounced order Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord wanted to tour all the places of pilgrimage alone and strictly observe the duties of the renounced order"}} {{notes|}..."
11:2011:20, 4 May 2021 diff hist +3,074 N In verse 27 (of CC Madhya 7) He (Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu) mentions that His devotees and associates place more importance on love of Krsna than on social etiquette Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in verse 27 He mentions that His devotees and associates place more importance on love of Kṛṣṇa than on social etiquette..."
11:1611:16, 4 May 2021 diff hist +3,173 N Although accusing them (Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's personal associates), Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu was indirectly indicating that He was very satisfied with their behavior in pure love of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although accusing them, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was indirectly indicating that He was very satisfied with their behavior in..." current
11:1011:10, 4 May 2021 diff hist +3,461 N In the eyes of the public, such violations (of regulative principles of a sannyasi) are not good, but Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu was so controlled by His devotees’ love that He was obliged to break some of the rules Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the eyes of the public, such violations are not good, but Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was so controlled by His devotees’ l..." current
11:0411:04, 4 May 2021 diff hist +3,474 N The personal associates of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu sometimes behaved contrary to regulative principles out of intense love for the Lord, and because of their love Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Himself sometimes violated the regulative principles of a sannyasi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The personal associates of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu sometimes behaved contrary to regulative principles out of intense love..." current
10:5610:56, 4 May 2021 diff hist +3,664 All the accusations made by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu against His beloved devotees actually showed His great appreciation of their intense love for Him. Yet He mentioned these faults one after another as if He were offended by their intense affection No edit summary current

08:2808:28, 3 May 2021 diff hist +2,272 N Since all types of muktis reside at the lotus feet of Sri Krsna, He may be called mukti-pada Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since all types of muktis reside at the lotus feet of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, He may be called mukti-pada"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..." current
08:2408:24, 3 May 2021 diff hist +2,580 N The Tenth Canto (of Srimad-Bhagavatam) is the actual center of all discussions of mukti because the Personality of Godhead Sri Krsna, who is the tenth subject discussed in Srimad-Bhagavatam, is the exclusive subject of the Tenth Canto Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Tenth Canto is the actual center of all discussions of mukti because the Personality of Godhead Śrī Kṛṣṇa, who is..."
08:2108:21, 3 May 2021 diff hist +2,224 N Srimad-Bhagavatam is divided into twelve cantos, and in the Ninth Canto different kinds of mukti are described Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is divided into twelve cantos, and in the Ninth Canto different kinds of mukti are described"}} {{notes|}..."
08:1808:18, 3 May 2021 diff hist +2,219 N Lord Sri Krsna is also known as Mukunda, or He who gives transcendental bliss by offering all kinds of mukti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa is also known as Mukunda, or He who gives transcendental bliss by offering all kinds of mukti"}} {{note..." current
08:1308:13, 3 May 2021 diff hist +7,343 N Due to neglecting the lotus feet of the Lord, these yogis (the followers of the Patanjali system) again fall down into the material existence (patanty adhah). Consequently this path of yoga is more abominable than the impersonalists’ path Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Due to neglecting the lotus feet of the Lord, these yogīs again fall down into the material existence (patanty adhaḥ). Cons..." current
08:0808:08, 3 May 2021 diff hist +7,357 N They (the followers of the Patanjali system) are most unfortunate because although they have a personal conception of the Absolute Truth, they neglect to render devotional service to the Lord and thus fall down again into the material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They are most unfortunate because although they have a personal conception of the Absolute Truth, they neglect to render devot..."
08:0408:04, 3 May 2021 diff hist +7,232 N In the beginning, these yogis (the followers of the Patanjali system) accept the Supreme Personality of Godhead, but they ultimately give up this idea in order to become impersonal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the beginning, these yogīs accept the Supreme Personality of Godhead, but they ultimately give up this idea in order to be..."
08:0008:00, 3 May 2021 diff hist +7,366 N According to their (the followers of the Patanjali system) description, citi-saktir iti. They believe that when one becomes perfect, he cannot remain a person. This yoga system is therefore abominable because its final conception is impersonal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to their description, citi-śaktir iti. They believe that when one becomes perfect, he cannot remain a person. This..."
07:5507:55, 3 May 2021 diff hist +7,133 N They (the followers of the Patanjali system) believe that in the perfectional stage, the conception of purusa is vanquished Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They believe that in the perfectional stage, the conception of puruṣa is vanquished"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{..." current
07:5207:52, 3 May 2021 diff hist +7,261 N The followers of the Patanjali system accept the eternity of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, yet, according to them, purusartha-sunyanam pratiprasavah kaivalyam svarupa-pratistha va citi-saktir iti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The followers of the Patañjali system therefore accept the eternity of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, yet, according to..." current
07:4807:48, 3 May 2021 diff hist 0 The yogis accept the eternity of the Supreme Person in one of their mantras - sa purvesam api guruh kalanavacchedat: Such a person is always supreme and is not influenced by the element of time No edit summary current
07:4807:48, 3 May 2021 diff hist +7,366 N The yogis accept the eternity of the Supreme Person in one of their mantras - sa purvesam api guruh kalanavacchedat: Such a person is always supreme and is not influenced by the element of time Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The yogis accept the eternity of the Supreme Person in one of their mantras - sa purvesam api guruh kalanavacchedat"|"Such a p..."
07:3507:35, 3 May 2021 diff hist +7,291 N The Patanjali system describes the form of the Lord as klesa-karma-vipakasayair aparamrstah purusa-visesa isvarah: The Supreme Personality of Godhead is a person who does not partake of a miserable material life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Patanjali system describes the form of the Lord as klesa-karma-vipakasayair aparamrstah purusa-visesa isvarah"|"The Suprem..."
07:3207:32, 3 May 2021 diff hist +7,501 N Their (the followers of the Patanjali yoga system) position is even more abominable than that of those who want to merge into the Lord’s effulgence. These yogis meditate on the four-handed Visnu form of the Lord in order to merge into His body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"their position is even more abominable than that of those who want to merge into the Lord’s effulgence. These yogīs meditat..."
07:2607:26, 3 May 2021 diff hist +7,333 N The followers of the Patanjali yoga system actually want to merge into the body of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. This indicates that they do not want to engage in His service despite their knowledge of Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The followers of the Patañjali yoga system actually want to merge into the body of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. This i..."
07:1807:18, 3 May 2021 diff hist +7,453 N Not attaining ananda, or bliss, they (brahma-bhuta living entities) come down to the material world to enjoy. This is certainly a falldown for one who is actually liberated. The bhaktas consider such a falldown equal to achieving a place in hell Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Not attaining ānanda, or bliss, they come down to the material world to enjoy. This is certainly a falldown for one who is ac..." current
07:1207:12, 3 May 2021 diff hist +7,543 N They (brahma-bhuta living entities) do not properly utilize whatever little knowledge they have of the SPG. Not attaining ananda, or bliss, they come down to the material world to enjoy. This is certainly a falldown for one who is actually liberated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They do not properly utilize whatever little knowledge they have of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Not attaining ānanda,..."
07:0607:06, 3 May 2021 diff hist +7,338 N Even though these (semiliberated) living entities attain the brahma-bhuta stage and realize the Supreme Personality of Godhead through His bodily effulgence, they nonetheless fall down due to neglecting the Lord’s service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even though these living entities attain the brahma-bhūta stage and realize the Supreme Personality of Godhead through His bo..."
06:4406:44, 3 May 2021 diff hist +7,276 N Although these (brahma-bhuta) living entities undergo severe austerities to rise to the platform of Siddhaloka, they cannot remain there perpetually, for they are bereft of ananda - bliss Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although these living entities undergo severe austerities to rise to the platform of Siddhaloka, they cannot remain there perp..." current
06:3806:38, 3 May 2021 diff hist +7,242 N These (brahma-bhuta) living entities have been described as vimukta-maninah, meaning that they falsely consider themselves liberated although their intelligence is not yet purified Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"these living entities have been described as vimukta-māninaḥ, meaning that they falsely consider themselves liberated altho..." current

17:0317:03, 2 May 2021 diff hist +7,158 N These semiliberated souls falsely claim to be liberated, but unless one engages in devotional service to the Lord, he is still materially contaminated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These semiliberated souls falsely claim to be liberated, but unless one engages in devotional service to the Lord, he is still..."
17:0017:00, 2 May 2021 diff hist +7,270 N Brahma-bhuta living entities are allowed to stay in Brahmaloka or Siddhaloka, but unfortunately they sometimes again fall into the material world because they are not engaged in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahma-bhūta living entities are allowed to stay in Brahmaloka or Siddhaloka, but unfortunately they sometimes again fall int..." current
16:5616:56, 2 May 2021 diff hist +6,961 N In the conditioned state, the living entity is known as jiva-bhuta, or "the living force within matter" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the conditioned state, the living entity is known as jiva-bhuta"|"the living force within matter"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|A..." current
16:5316:53, 2 May 2021 diff hist +7,519 N The word siddha is very significant. Siddha refers to one who has realized the Brahman effulgence & who has complete knowledge that the living entity is not a material atom but a spiritual spark. This understanding is described in the BG as brahma-bhuta Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word siddha is very significant. Siddha refers to one who has realized the Brahman effulgence and who has complete knowled..."
16:4316:43, 2 May 2021 diff hist +7,357 N Because these living entities do not wish to keep their individual existences, they are combined and allowed to remain in Brahmaloka like so many atomic particles of sunshine emanating from the sun Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because these living entities do not wish to keep their individual existences, they are combined and allowed to remain in Brah..."
16:3816:38, 2 May 2021 diff hist +7,126 N Brahmaloka or Siddhaloka is a place where many sparklike living entities, parts and parcels of the Supreme Lord, are assembled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahmaloka or Siddhaloka is a place where many sparklike living entities, parts and parcels of the Supreme Lord, are assembled..." current
16:3516:35, 2 May 2021 diff hist +7,102 N The origin of everything is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Bhagavan, and His bodily effulgence is known as the brahmajyoti, Brahmaloka or Siddhaloka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The origin of everything is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Bhagavān, and His bodily effulgence is known as the brahmajyo..." current
16:3016:30, 2 May 2021 diff hist +8,261 Being the greatest authority, the Supreme Lord can easily allow many millions of living entities to merge into His body No edit summary current

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