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12:2212:22, 17 May 2021 diff hist +2,759 N The Lord talks with the advanced devotee, and the advanced devotee also sees Him. It is all factual; it is not a dream Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord, however, talks with the advanced devotee, and the advanced devotee also sees Him. It is all factual; it is not a dre..." current
12:1812:18, 17 May 2021 diff hist +2,922 N Pure devotees realize dealings with the Lord on the transcendental plane, but because the devotees are still in the material world, they think that these are dreams Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pure devotees realize dealings with the Lord on the transcendental plane, but because the devotees are still in the material w..." current
12:1312:13, 17 May 2021 diff hist +3,259 N It is stated in the Brahma-samhita (BS 5.38): I worship the primeval Lord, Govinda, who is always seen by the devotee whose eyes are anointed with the pulp of love. He is seen in His eternal form of Syamasundara, situated within the heart of the devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I worship the primeval Lord, Govinda, who is always seen by the devotee whose eyes are anointed with the pulp of love. He is s..."
12:0612:06, 17 May 2021 diff hist +3,093 N He (Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu) actually came there and ate whatever His mother (Saci) offered Him. Such are the dealings of advanced devotees with the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He actually came there and ate whatever His mother offered Him. Such are the dealings of advanced devotees with the Supreme Pe..." current

13:3913:39, 16 May 2021 diff hist +3,171 N Because mother Saci was feeling separation from Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, she thought she was dreaming that her son had come to her. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, however, wanted to inform her that actually it was not a dream Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because mother Śacī was feeling separation from Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, she thought she was dreaming that her son had co..." current
13:2913:29, 16 May 2021 diff hist +2,419 N The Lord (Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu) could understand that it was because of Damodara Pandita’s simplicity that he impudently dared criticize Him. Nevertheless, such behavior by a devotee is not very good Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord could understand that it was because of Dāmodara Paṇḍita’s simplicity that he impudently dared criticize Him...."
13:2113:21, 16 May 2021 diff hist +2,345 N As a simple and staunch devotee of Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, Damodara Pandita could not tolerate criticism of the Lord, but unfortunately he himself was criticizing Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu in his own way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As a simple and staunch devotee of Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, Dāmodara Paṇḍita could not tolerate criticism of the..." current
13:1413:14, 16 May 2021 diff hist +2,991 N It is said in a Bengali poem: Even if I see that Lord Nityananda has entered a liquor shop, I shall not be diverted from my conclusion that Nityananda Raya is the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if I see that Lord Nityānanda has entered a liquor shop, I shall not be diverted from my conclusion that Nityānanda Rā..."
09:3909:39, 16 May 2021 diff hist +3,358 N Even if there appears to be some discrepancy according to an imperfect devotee’s estimation, the devotee should be fixed in the conviction that even if his spiritual master goes to a liquor shop, he is not a drunkard; rather, he must have some purpose Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if there appears to be some discrepancy according to an imperfect devotee’s estimation, the devotee should be fixed in..."
09:2709:27, 16 May 2021 diff hist +3,142 N Despite the logic that "Caesar's wife must be above suspicion," a devotee should not be disturbed by the activities of his spiritual master and should not try to criticize him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Despite the logic that"|"Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion"|"a devotee should not be disturbed by the activities of his..." current
09:2109:21, 16 May 2021 diff hist +3,161 N Being influenced by the external energy and material considerations a devotee mistakenly dares to criticize the activities of the spiritual master or the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"being influenced by the external energy and material considerations. Thus a devotee mistakenly dares to criticize the activiti..."
09:1409:14, 16 May 2021 diff hist +3,254 N Damodara Pandita was a great devotee of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Sometimes, however, a person in such a position becomes impudent, being influenced by the external energy and material considerations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Dāmodara Paṇḍita was a great devotee of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Sometimes, however, a person in such a position becom..."

18:3418:34, 15 May 2021 diff hist +2,906 N In this way (by fully engaging in rendering spontaneous love to Krsna), he (devotee) attains affection at the lotus feet of Krsna. Krsna actually comes under the control of such spontaneous feelings, & ultimately one can attain association with the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this way, he attains affection at the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa. Kṛṣṇa actually comes under the control of such spont..."
18:2818:28, 15 May 2021 diff hist +2,750 N If one engages himself in the service of Radha and Krsna, he can transcend the regulative principles enjoined in the sastras and, through his spiritual master, fully engage in rendering spontaneous love to Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one engages himself in the service of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa in this way, he can transcend the regulative principles enjoi..."
18:1918:19, 15 May 2021 diff hist +3,005 N Externally a devotee performs all the items of devotional service in nine different ways, beginning with sravana & kirtana, & within his mind he always thinks of his eternal relationship with Krsna & follows in the footsteps of the devotees of Vrndavana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Externally a devotee performs all the items of devotional service in nine different ways, beginning with śravaṇa and kīrta..."
18:1418:14, 15 May 2021 diff hist +2,334 N Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura comments on this verse - CC Madhya 22.165 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura comments on this verse"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {..."
18:1018:10, 15 May 2021 diff hist +1,335 N This verse (CC Madhya 22.163) appears in the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu - 1.2.308 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse appears in the Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu (1.2.308)"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2..." current
18:0818:08, 15 May 2021 diff hist +2,569 N Kapiladeva instructed His mother in sankhya-yoga, but the importance of bhakti-yoga is mentioned here (CC Madhya 22.162). Later sanhkya-yoga was imitated by atheists, whose system was founded by a different Kapiladeva, Rsi Kapiladeva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kapiladeva instructed His mother in sāṅkhya-yoga, but the importance of bhakti-yoga is mentioned here. Later sāṅhkya-yog..."
18:0318:03, 15 May 2021 diff hist +2,168 N This (CC Madhya 22.162) was spoken by Kapiladeva to His mother Devahuti and is recorded in Srimad-Bhagavatam - SB 3.25.38 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This was spoken by Kapiladeva to His mother Devahūti and is recorded in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankru..."
18:0118:01, 15 May 2021 diff hist +1,532 N This verse (CC Madhya 22.160) is found in the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu - 1.2.294 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse is also found in the Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu (1.2.294)"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{f..." current
17:5817:58, 15 May 2021 diff hist +1,506 N This verse (CC Madhya 22.158) is found in the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu - 1.2.295 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse is also found in the Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu (1.2.295)"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{f..." current
17:5417:54, 15 May 2021 diff hist +1,638 N This verse (CC Madhya 22.155) is found in the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu - 1.2.292 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse is also found in the Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu (1.2.292)"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{f..." current
17:5217:52, 15 May 2021 diff hist 0 m This verse (CC Madhya 22.154) is found in the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu - 1.2.270 Alankrutha moved page This verse (CC Madhya 22.154) is also found in the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu - 1.2.270 to This verse (CC Madhya 22.154) is found in the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu - 1.2.270 current
17:5117:51, 15 May 2021 diff hist +1,457 N This verse (CC Madhya 22.154) is found in the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu - 1.2.270 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse is also found in the Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu (1.2.270)"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{f..."
17:4917:49, 15 May 2021 diff hist +4,907 These imitative sahajiyas are cheated and unfortunate. They are not equal to advanced devotees (paramahamsas). Debauchees and paramahamsas are not on the same level No edit summary current
17:3817:38, 15 May 2021 diff hist +4,375 N An advanced devotee has nothing to do with the sahajiyas, who manufacture their own way and commit sins by indulging in illicit sex, intoxication and gambling, if not meat-eating Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"an advanced devotee has nothing to do with the sahajiyās, who manufacture their own way and commit sins by indulging in illic..." current
17:3417:34, 15 May 2021 diff hist +4,835 m An advanced devotee has realized his eternal relationship with the Lord, and consequently he does not accept the logic and arguments of others Alankrutha moved page An advanced devotee has realized his eternal relationship with the Lord, and consequently he does not accept the logic and arguments of others. Such an advanced devotee has nothing to do with the sahajiyas, who manufacture their own way to An advanced devotee has realized his eternal relationship with the Lord, and consequently he does not accept the logic and arguments of others current
17:3017:30, 15 May 2021 diff hist +5,207 An advanced devotee situated on the platform of spontaneity is already very expert in sastric instruction, logic and argument. When he comes to the point of eternal love for Krsna, no one can deviate him from that position No edit summary current
17:2717:27, 15 May 2021 diff hist +4,502 N By continuously rendering service through the process of vaidhi bhakti, one’s natural inclination is gradually awakened. That is called spontaneous attraction, or raganuga bhakti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By continuously rendering service through the process of vaidhī bhakti, one’s natural inclination is gradually awakened. Th..."
17:2417:24, 15 May 2021 diff hist +4,241 N In the beginning one has to render service strictly according to the regulative principles set forth by the revealed scriptures and the spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the beginning one has to render service strictly according to the regulative principles set forth by the revealed scripture..."
17:1917:19, 15 May 2021 diff hist +4,508 N Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura says that a devotee is attracted by the service of the inhabitants of Vrndavana - namely the cowherd men, Maharaja Nanda, mother Yasoda, Radharani, the gopis and the cows and calves Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura says that a devotee is attracted by the service of the inhabitants of Vṛndāv..."
17:1317:13, 15 May 2021 diff hist +1,487 N This verse (CC Madhya 22.150) is found in the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu - 1.2.272 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse is found in the Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu (1.2.272)"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|..." current
17:1117:11, 15 May 2021 diff hist +2,060 N When a pure devotee follows the footsteps of a devotee in Vrndavana, he develops raganuga bhakti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a pure devotee follows the footsteps of a devotee in Vṛndāvana, he develops rāgānugā bhakti"}} {{notes|}} {{compile..."
17:0717:07, 15 May 2021 diff hist +1,577 N This (CC Madhya 22.147) is a quotation from the Skanda Purana. It was spoken by Narada Muni to the reformed hunter Mrgari Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is a quotation from the Skanda Purāṇa. It was spoken by Nārada Muni to the reformed hunter Mṛgāri"}} {{notes|}} {{..."
17:0417:04, 15 May 2021 diff hist +3,497 N Devotional service is completely spiritual; it has nothing to do with material things. It is awakened by hearing and chanting in the association of devotees. Because devotional service is always transcendental, it has nothing to do with material activity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service is completely spiritual; it has nothing to do with material things. It is awakened by hearing and chanting..." current
16:5916:59, 15 May 2021 diff hist +3,031 N Krsna explains to Uddhava that the mechanical process of speculative knowledge and yoga is not necessary for advancing in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa explains to Uddhava that the mechanical process of speculative knowledge and yoga is not necessary for advancing i..." current
16:5616:56, 15 May 2021 diff hist +3,065 N Sometimes one does not know whether to practice speculative knowledge and mystic yoga for advancement in spiritual knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes one does not know whether to practice speculative knowledge and mystic yoga for advancement in spiritual knowledge"}..." current
16:5216:52, 15 May 2021 diff hist +3,078 N These (pravrtti-marga and nivrtti-marga) are directions for enjoying the material world according to regulative principles and then giving up the material world for higher spiritual understanding Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These are directions for enjoying the material world according to regulative principles and then giving up the material world..."
16:4416:44, 15 May 2021 diff hist +3,466 N These are important instructions given directly by Lord Krsna (Srimad-Bhagavatam 11.20.31). Sri Uddhava asked the Lord about the two kinds of instructions given in the Vedas. One instruction is called pravrtti-marga, and the other is called nivrtti-marga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These are important instructions given directly by Lord Kṛṣṇa. Śrī Uddhava asked the Lord about the two kinds of instr..."
16:3916:39, 15 May 2021 diff hist +3,053 N This verse (Srimad-Bhagavatam 11.20.31) was spoken by Lord Krsna when He was speaking to Uddhava before His departure from this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse (Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 11.20.31) was spoken by Lord Kṛṣṇa when He was speaking to Uddhava before His departure..."
16:3516:35, 15 May 2021 diff hist +3,338 N The path of devotional service is always independent of other activity. The path of speculative knowledge and mystic yoga may be a little beneficial in the beginning, but it cannot be considered part of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The path of devotional service is always independent of other activity. The path of speculative knowledge and mystic yoga may..." current
16:1116:11, 15 May 2021 diff hist +2,827 N The devotee has no need for speculative knowledge, pious activity or mystic yoga. All these are automatically present when one renders the Lord transcendental loving service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotee has no need for speculative knowledge, pious activity or mystic yoga. All these are automatically present when one..." current
16:0716:07, 15 May 2021 diff hist +2,568 N If one abandons speculative knowledge and simply engages in devotional service, he has attained his perfection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one abandons speculative knowledge and simply engages in devotional service, he has attained his perfection"}} {{notes|}} {..." current
16:0416:04, 15 May 2021 diff hist +2,896 N In the material world, such activities (the path of knowledge, mystic yoga and renunciation) end in material enjoyment or merging into the effulgence of the Supreme. They have nothing to do with the eternal loving service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material world, such activities end in material enjoyment or merging into the effulgence of the Supreme. They have noth..."
16:0016:00, 15 May 2021 diff hist +2,973 N The path of knowledge, mystic yoga and renunciation has nothing to do with the pure soul. When one is temporarily in the material world, such processes may help a little, but they are not necessary for a pure devotee of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The path of knowledge, mystic yoga and renunciation has nothing to do with the pure soul. When one is temporarily in the mater..."
15:5615:56, 15 May 2021 diff hist +2,985 N Sometimes a neophyte devotee or ordinary person thinks highly of speculative knowledge, austerity, penances and renunciation, thinking them the only path for advancement in devotional service. Actually this is not a fact Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes a neophyte devotee or ordinary person thinks highly of speculative knowledge, austerity, penances and renunciation,..." current
15:5215:52, 15 May 2021 diff hist +1,798 N Krsna purifies from within as the caittya-guru, the spiritual master within the heart. This is described in the following verse from Srimad-Bhagavatam - SB 11.5.42 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa purifies from within as the caittya-guru, the spiritual master within the heart. This is described in the followin..." current
15:4815:48, 15 May 2021 diff hist +3,628 N If one is pressured by the law or obligations to give up sinful activity, one cannot do so. However, if one takes to Krsna consciousness, he can very easily give up all sinful activity. This is confirmed herein - CC Madhya 22.142 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is pressured by the law or obligations to give up sinful activity, one cannot do so. However, if one takes to Kṛṣ..."
15:4515:45, 15 May 2021 diff hist +3,586 N One cannot take to Krsna consciousness without being freed from all sinful activities. Naturally one who is very serious about Krsna consciousness is freed from all sinful activity. Consequently a devotee is never inclined to commit sins Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One cannot take to Kṛṣṇa consciousness without being freed from all sinful activities. Naturally one who is very serious..." current
15:4015:40, 15 May 2021 diff hist +3,501 N One cannot be liberated from the cycle of birth and death, known as transmigration of the soul, unless one is completely freed from all sinful activities. The best process, therefore, is to take to Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One cannot be liberated from the cycle of birth and death, known as transmigration of the soul, unless one is completely freed..."

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