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13:0213:02, 14 May 2021 diff hist +3,418 Devotees on the platform of vidhi-marga (regulative devotional principles) may misunderstand the activities of those on the platform of raga-marga (devotional service in spontaneous love) No edit summary current
12:5912:59, 14 May 2021 diff hist +3,042 The residents of Vrndavana and Mathura are devotees of Krsna in parental affection, and their feelings always conflict with the opinions of smarta-brahmanas No edit summary current
12:3112:31, 14 May 2021 diff hist +2,253 N According to one opinion, the rogues of Bihar know very well that Bengalis are intelligent; therefore these thieves generally force the Bengalis into service requiring intelligence and do not allow them to leave Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to one opinion, the rogues of Bihar know very well that Bengalis are intelligent; therefore these thieves generally..."
12:1912:19, 14 May 2021 diff hist +2,212 N Bengalis are generally not very stout and strong. Therefore when a lone Bengali traverses the roads of Bihar, the plunderers on the road capture him, rob all his belongings and kidnap him for their own service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bengalis are generally not very stout and strong. Therefore when a lone Bengali traverses the roads of Bihar, the plunderers o..." current
12:1112:11, 14 May 2021 diff hist +1,726 N In those days the path from Varanasi to Vrndavana was infested with robbers, and therefore there were ksatriyas to protect travelers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In those days the path from Vārāṇasī to Vṛndāvana was infested with robbers, and therefore there were kṣatriyas to p..." current
11:5611:56, 14 May 2021 diff hist +2,990 N The author of CC, Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami, uses the words prema-vivarta to refer to one who reads the book or hears about Jagadananda Pandita’s loving dealings with Caitanya Mahaprabhu. In either case, such a person very soon achieves love of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the author of Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Kṛṣṇadāsa Kavirāja Gosvāmī, uses the words prema-vivarta to refer to one..." current
11:5311:53, 14 May 2021 diff hist +2,225 N Prema-vivarta is the name of a book written by Jagadananda Pandita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prema-vivarta is also the name of a book written by Jagadananda Pandita"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complete|ALL}..." current
11:5111:51, 14 May 2021 diff hist +2,562 N The word vivarta means accepting something to be the opposite of what it appears. Here, Jagadananda Pandita appeared very angry, but this anger was a manifestation of his great love for Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word vivarta means accepting something to be the opposite of what it appears. Here, Jagadānanda Paṇḍita appeared very..." current
07:3707:37, 14 May 2021 diff hist +1,844 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu wanted to follow very strictly the principle of not accepting anyone’s help for His bodily comfort Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu wanted to follow very strictly the principle of not accepting anyone’s help for His bodily comfor..."
07:3507:35, 14 May 2021 diff hist +2,048 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu declared Himself a strict sannyasi. A sannyasi is not supposed to take help from anyone. Retaining a masseur to give Him massages would indicate His dependence on others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu declared Himself a strict sannyāsī. A sannyāsī is not supposed to take help from anyone. Retain..."
07:2807:28, 14 May 2021 diff hist +2,512 N This word vrata (vow) is sometimes understood to refer to the sannyasa-vrata Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This word vrata (vow) is sometimes understood to refer to the sannyāsa-vrata"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complet..." current
07:2707:27, 14 May 2021 diff hist +3,059 N One who smears oil on his body while observing a vow in conjunction with a ritual, while bathing in the morning, while performing the sraddha ceremony, or on dvadasi day may as well pour wine over his body. Therefore, oil should be rejected Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who smears oil on his body while observing a vow in conjunction with a ritual, while bathing in the morning, while perform..."
07:2407:24, 14 May 2021 diff hist +2,467 N Clarified butter (ghee), mustard oil, floral oil and boiled oil may be used only by grhasthas, householders Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"clarified butter (ghee), mustard oil, floral oil and boiled oil may be used only by gṛhasthas, householders"}} {{notes|}} {{..." current
05:3505:35, 14 May 2021 diff hist +2,217 Vaidagdhi means cunningness, humor, beauty, expertise, learning, tricky behavior, and indications No edit summary current
05:3305:33, 14 May 2021 diff hist +2,074 Pagala means impudence, arrogance, and influence No edit summary current
05:3205:32, 14 May 2021 diff hist +2,285 Prasraya means affection, humility, faith, a demand for some special concession, or indulgence in such a concession No edit summary current
05:2605:26, 14 May 2021 diff hist +2,165 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu had known Paramesvara Modaka since His childhood, and therefore Paramesvara did not think twice about informing the Lord of his wife’s arrival Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu had known Parameśvara Modaka since His childhood, and therefore Parameśvara did not think twice a..." current
05:2305:23, 14 May 2021 diff hist +2,599 N Paramesvara informed the Lord that his wife, Mukundara Mata, had come with him. He should not have mentioned her, and therefore the Lord hesitated for a moment, but due to His affection for Paramesvara, He did not say anything Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Parameśvara informed the Lord that his wife, Mukundāra Mātā, had come with him. He should not have mentioned her, and ther..." current
05:2005:20, 14 May 2021 diff hist +3 A sannyasi is restricted from even hearing a woman’s name, and Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu conducted Himself very strictly in His vow No edit summary current
05:2005:20, 14 May 2021 diff hist +2,363 N A sannyasi is restricted from even hearing a woman’s name, and Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu conducted Himself very strictly in His vow Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A sannyāsī is restricted from even hearing a woman’s name, and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu conducted Himself very strictly..."
05:0905:09, 14 May 2021 diff hist +1,900 N In this connection (of CC Antya 12.50) one may refer to Antya-lila, Chapter Sixteen, verses 65-75, for information about the later manifestations of the Lord’s mercy on Puri dasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this connection one may refer to Antya-līlā, Chapter Sixteen, verses 65-75, for information about the later manifestation..."

18:4618:46, 13 May 2021 diff hist +2,173 N In the tantras it is said: Anyone who offers respects and obeisances to the Deity while wearing garments on the upper portion of his body is condemned to be a leper for seven births Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone who offers respects and obeisances to the Deity while wearing garments on the upper portion of his body is condemned to..." current
18:1018:10, 13 May 2021 diff hist +1,954 N One is forbidden to enter the Deity room or offer anything to the Deity while wearing a shirt or coat Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One is forbidden to enter the Deity room or offer anything to the Deity while wearing a shirt or coat"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..." current
17:4817:48, 13 May 2021 diff hist +2,457 N Generally, this tax was collected to maintain the roads governed by the various zamindars. Since the devotees from Bengal were going to Jagannatha Puri, they had to pass through many such toll booths. Sivananda Sena was in charge of paying the tolls Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally, this tax was collected to maintain the roads governed by the various zamindars. Since the devotees from Bengal were..."
17:4317:43, 13 May 2021 diff hist +2,004 N Ghati refers to the different toll booths used by the zamindars to collect taxes in each state Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ghāṭī refers to the different toll booths used by the zamindars to collect taxes in each state"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Sh..." current
17:1717:17, 13 May 2021 diff hist +3,945 N It appears that even such a great personality as Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami met with some envious obstacles; what, then, to speak of us, who are only insignificant creatures in this universe Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It appears that even such a great personality as Kṛṣṇadāsa Kavirāja Gosvāmī met with some envious obstacles; what, t..."
17:1417:14, 13 May 2021 diff hist +4,144 N We simply wish to present the pastimes of Lord Krsna and Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu to the best of our ability so that those who are really honest can cleanse their hearts. We hope that they enjoy this literature and bestow their blessings upon us Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We simply wish to present the pastimes of Lord Kṛṣṇa and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu to the best of our ability so that t..."
17:0517:05, 13 May 2021 diff hist +4,897 They have tried to suppress our activities in many ways, but as far as we are concerned, we follow in the footsteps of Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami and take them as envious pigs and hogs No edit summary current
17:0417:04, 13 May 2021 diff hist +12 Now even the higher, priestly circles are appreciating this movement (Krsna consciousness movement). They have concluded that this movement is very nice and that they have something to learn from it No edit summary current
16:4216:42, 13 May 2021 diff hist +3,601 N Now even the higher, priestly circles are appreciating this movement (Krsna consciousness movement). They have concluded that this movement is very nice and that they have something to learn from it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now even the higher, priestly circles are appreciating this movement. They have concluded that this movement is very nice and..."
16:3416:34, 13 May 2021 diff hist +12 The Krsna consciousness movement, which is spreading throughout the world, is being appreciated by sincere people, although they have never previously heard of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Krsna’s pastimes No edit summary current
16:3416:34, 13 May 2021 diff hist +3,794 N The Krsna consciousness movement, which is spreading throughout the world, is being appreciated by sincere people, although they have never previously heard of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Krsna’s pastimes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, which is spreading throughout the world, is being appreciated by sincere people, altho..."
15:3115:31, 13 May 2021 diff hist +3,553 N The author of Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami, has condemned all his enemies by comparing them to envious hogs and pigs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The author of Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Kṛṣṇadāsa Kavirāja Gosvāmī, has condemned all his enemies by comparing t..."
15:2215:22, 13 May 2021 diff hist +2,646 N All the devotees connected with the Krsna consciousness movement must read all the books that have been translated (the CC, SB, BG and others); otherwise, they will miss the opportunity to attain an eternal, blissful life of transcendental pleasure Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they will miss the opportunity to attain an eternal, blissful life of transcendental pleasure"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Sharmis..."
15:1315:13, 13 May 2021 diff hist +4,101 N When one understands Krsna, there is no difficulty in transferring oneself to the spiritual kingdom Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one understands Kṛṣṇa, there is no difficulty in transferring oneself to the spiritual kingdom"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..." current
15:0915:09, 13 May 2021 diff hist +4,648 A perfect devotee is able to understand Krsna through the disciplic succession, and his entrance into the kingdom of God is thereby certainly opened No edit summary current
15:0615:06, 13 May 2021 diff hist +3,998 N If one is somehow or other able to understand Krsna, his life is successful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is somehow or other able to understand Kṛṣṇa, his life is successful"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{com..." current
15:0515:05, 13 May 2021 diff hist +4,077 N Whoever wants to understand the difficult subject matter of krsna-katha should accept the disciplic succession Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whoever wants to understand the difficult subject matter of kṛṣṇa-kathā should accept the disciplic succession"}} {{not..."
14:5714:57, 13 May 2021 diff hist +4,068 N The philosophy of Krsna consciousness is to become the servant of the servant of the servant of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The philosophy of Kṛṣṇa consciousness is to become the servant of the servant of the servant of the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {..." current
14:5514:55, 13 May 2021 diff hist +4,063 N Narottama dasa Thakura says, ei chaya gosani yanra, mui tanra dasa: I am the servant of the Six Gosvamis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Narottama dāsa Ṭhākura says, ei chaya gosāñi yāṅra, mui tāṅra dāsa"|"I am the servant of the Six Gosvāmīs"}} {{..." current
14:4514:45, 13 May 2021 diff hist +4,553 N Caitanya Mahaprabhu directly empowered Srila Rupa Gosvami and Srila Sanatana Gosvami. Following in their footsteps, the other Gosvamis understood Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and His mission Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Caitanya Mahāprabhu directly empowered Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī and Śrīla Sanātana Gosvāmī. Following in their footsteps,..."
14:4014:40, 13 May 2021 diff hist +4,623 N Srila Narottama dasa Thakura sings, When shall I become very eager to study the books left by the six Gosvamis? Then I shall be able to understand the conjugal pastimes of Radha and Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When shall I become very eager to study the books left by the six Gosvāmīs"|"Then I shall be able to understand the conjugal..." current
14:3614:36, 13 May 2021 diff hist +4,260 N Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu is a combination of Radha and Krsna. Thus without understanding the pastimes of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, one cannot understand Radha and Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu is a combination of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa"|"Thus without understanding the pastimes of Śrī Caita..." current
14:2914:29, 13 May 2021 diff hist +4,355 N One should not think that the pastimes of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu are different from Krsna's pastimes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not think that the pastimes of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu are different from Kṛṣṇa's pastimes"}} {{notes|}} {..." current
14:2714:27, 13 May 2021 diff hist +4,465 N By Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's grace, the nectar of Lord Sri Krsna's pastimes is flowing in different directions in hundreds and thousands of rivers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu's grace, the nectar of Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa's pastimes is flowing in different directions in h..." current
14:2014:20, 13 May 2021 diff hist +5,092 The essence of spiritual knowledge is found in the pastimes of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, which are identical with the pastimes of Lord Krsna. If knowledge does not include the understanding of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Krsna, it is simply superfluous No edit summary current
14:1414:14, 13 May 2021 diff hist +2,395 N Krsna states in the Bhagavad-gita (BG 4.9): One who knows the transcendental nature of My appearance and activities does not, upon leaving the body, take his birth again in this material world, but attains My eternal abode, O Arjuna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who knows the transcendental nature of My appearance and activities does not, upon leaving the body, take his birth again..."
14:1214:12, 13 May 2021 diff hist +2,656 N If somehow or other one understands Krsna, his life is successful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If somehow or other one understands Kṛṣṇa, his life is successful"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complete|ALL}..." current
14:0414:04, 13 May 2021 diff hist +3,036 N Krsna states in the Bhagavad-gita (BG 7.3): Out of many thousands among men, one may endeavor for perfection, and of those who have achieved perfection, hardly one knows Me in truth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Out of many thousands among men, one may endeavor for perfection, and of those who have achieved perfection, hardly one knows..."
13:5613:56, 13 May 2021 diff hist +2,217 N Not only should he (an acarya) describe the bhagavata cult personally, but he should also train his disciples to speak on this sublime subject Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Not only should he describe the bhāgavata cult personally, but he should also train his disciples to speak on this sublime su..." current

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