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14:0614:06, 22 May 2021 diff hist +2,664 Because of an impersonal impression of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, a devotee in the santa-rasa relationship worships the impersonal Brahman or localized aspect of the Absolute Truth - Paramatma No edit summary current
13:4313:43, 22 May 2021 diff hist +2,866 N Just as sound is present in all material elements, the qualities found in santa-rasa are present in all devotees, whether they are on the platform of dasya-rasa, sakhya-rasa, vatsalya-rasa or madhura-rasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as sound is present in all material elements, the qualities found in śānta-rasa are present in all devotees, whether th..."
13:3813:38, 22 May 2021 diff hist +2,663 N The example of sound is given herein (CC Madhya 19.217). Sound not only exists in the sky, or ether, but it is also present in air, fire, water and earth. This is a scientific explanation of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The example of sound is given herein. Sound not only exists in the sky, or ether, but it is also present in air, fire, water a..." current
13:3613:36, 22 May 2021 diff hist +2,617 N The two qualities of santa-rasa mentioned in verse (CC Madhya 19) 215 are present in all kinds of devotees, whether they are in dasya-rasa, sakhya-rasa, vatsalya-rasa or madhura-rasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The two qualities of śānta-rasa mentioned in verse 215 are present in all kinds of devotees, whether they are in dāsya-rasa..."
13:2513:25, 22 May 2021 diff hist +2,135 N Elevation to the heavenly planets, liberation from material bondage, and condemnation to hell are all equal to the devotee. The devotee’s only desire is to be attached to the lotus feet of Krsna and to engage in His transcendental loving service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Elevation to the heavenly planets, liberation from material bondage, and condemnation to hell are all equal to the devotee. Th..."
13:1913:19, 22 May 2021 diff hist +1,898 N This verse (CC Madhya 19.216) is quoted from Srimad-Bhagavatam 6.17.28 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse is quoted from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-05-22T13:19:09Z..."
11:2911:29, 22 May 2021 diff hist +2,634 N Dama here (in CC Madhya 19.214) refers to the conditioned soul who must control his senses. Real dama means controlling the undesirable activities of the senses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"dama here refers to the conditioned soul who must control his senses. Real dama means controlling the undesirable activities o..."
11:2211:22, 22 May 2021 diff hist +2,694 N Great rajarsis, devotee kings, used to control undesirable elements in their states, and this also may be called dama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Great rājarṣis, devotee kings, used to control undesirable elements in their states, and this also may be called dama"}} {{..." current
11:0511:05, 22 May 2021 diff hist +2,981 N The word dama, used in verse (CC Madhya 19) 213, means indriya-samyama - curbing one’s senses. The word dama can also mean curbing one’s enemies. A king has to take steps to curb the criminal activities of his citizens Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word dama, used in verse 213, means indriya-saṁyama—curbing one’s senses. The word dama can also mean curbing one’..."
10:5710:57, 22 May 2021 diff hist +2,743 This instruction (to give up all desires not connected with Krsna) was given by the Lord Himself to Uddhava No edit summary current
10:3710:37, 22 May 2021 diff hist +2,954 N The beginning of pure devotional service is called anyabhilasita-sunya. When one is situated on the platform of neutrality, he is freed from the material platform and fully situated in spiritual life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The beginning of pure devotional service is called anyābhilāṣitā-śūnya. When one is situated on the platform of neutral..."
10:3410:34, 22 May 2021 diff hist +2,660 N This instruction (to give up all desires not connected with Krsna) was given by the Lord Himself to Uddhava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This instruction was given by the Lord Himself to Uddhava"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-05-2..."
10:3010:30, 22 May 2021 diff hist +2,870 N In this position (of santa-rasa), one is freed from all material enjoyment. When one is not agitated or disturbed, he can immediately realize his relationship with Krsna. A santa-rasa devotee is therefore always fixed in realization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this position, one is freed from all material enjoyment. When one is not agitated or disturbed, he can immediately realize..." current
09:4809:48, 22 May 2021 diff hist +4,292 N Since a devotee eats only prasadam, he conquers the dictations of the tongue, belly and genitals. One can control the dictates of the senses when situated in the position of santa-rasa. Then one’s advancement in Krsna consciousness is assured Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since a devotee eats only prasādam, he conquers the dictations of the tongue, belly and genitals. One can control the dictate..."
09:4109:41, 22 May 2021 diff hist +3,791 N When a person is attached to Krsna’s lotus feet, he does not eat anything not offered to Krsna. Sei annamrta khao, radha-krsna-guna gao, preme daka caitanya-nitai Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When a person is attached to Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet, he does not eat anything not offered to Kṛṣṇa. Sei annāmṛta..." current
09:3209:32, 22 May 2021 diff hist +4,092 N Bhaktivinoda Thakura states, krsna bada dayamaya, karibare jihva jaya, sva-prasada-anna dila bhai: in order to conquer the tongue, Krsna has been very merciful and has given us nice food that has been offered to Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura further states, kṛṣṇa baḍa dayāmaya, karibāre jihvā jaya, sva-prasāda-anna dilā bhāi: in..." current
09:2809:28, 22 May 2021 diff hist +3,693 N If one is fixed at the lotus feet of Krsna, he can control the tongue Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one is fixed at the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa, he can control the tongue"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}}..." current
09:2309:23, 22 May 2021 diff hist +4,088 N Of course, everyone must eat to keep the body fit for the Lord's service, but when one cannot control the senses, he falls victim to the dictations of the tongue and the belly. Naturally, genital agitation follows, and one seeks illicit sex Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Of course, everyone must eat to keep the body fit for the Lord's service, but when one cannot control the senses, he falls vic..."
09:2109:21, 22 May 2021 diff hist +3,627 N Not being able to control the tongue, the conditioned soul eats more than he needs Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Not being able to control the tongue, the conditioned soul eats more than he needs"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complet..."
09:1109:11, 22 May 2021 diff hist +3,956 N Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura says, tara madhye jihva ati, lobhamaya sudurmati. Among the senses, the tongue is the most formidable enemy of the conditioned soul. Urged by the tongue, one commits many sinful activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura says, tāra madhye jihvā ati, lobhamaya sudurmati. Among the senses, the tongue is the most f..."
09:0709:07, 22 May 2021 diff hist +9 Control of the urges of the tongue, the belly and the genitals (which are situated in a straight line) is called dhrti No edit summary current
09:0409:04, 22 May 2021 diff hist +3,941 N This verse (CC Madhya 19.213) is from Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 11.19.36). The conditioned soul under the clutches of maya, the material energy, is very much agitated by the urges of the tongue and the genitals Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse is from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (SB 11.19.36). The conditioned soul under the clutches of māyā, the material energy,..."
08:5908:59, 22 May 2021 diff hist +1,607 N The corresponding verse (to CC Madhya 19.211) from the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (3.1.47) follows - in CC Madhya 19.212 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The corresponding verse from the Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu (3.1.47) follows"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}}..." current

14:5214:52, 21 May 2021 diff hist +3,547 N The gopis expressed great disappointment here (in CC Madhya 19.210). They came voluntarily, but Krsna was so cunning that He wanted to avoid their company. Their lamentation was certainly very appropriate, and in this way Krsna tested their sincerity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The gopīs therefore expressed great disappointment in this verse. They came voluntarily, but Kṛṣṇa was so cunning that..."
14:3314:33, 21 May 2021 diff hist +3,427 N These cunning instructions were too much for the gopis to tolerate; they therefore had a right to address Krsna as kitava, a great cheater. They were all young girls, and they had come to Him to be enjoyed. How could He avoid them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These cunning instructions were too much for the gopīs to tolerate; they therefore had a right to address Kṛṣṇa as kita..." current
14:1814:18, 21 May 2021 diff hist +3,548 N He (Krsna) first attracted them (the gopis) to come dance with Him, and yet when they actually came, neglecting the orders of their friends and relatives, He tried to avoid them by giving them so-called good instructions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"because He first attracted them to come dance with Him, and yet when they actually came, neglecting the orders of their friend..." current
14:0714:07, 21 May 2021 diff hist +2,850 N Krsna is addressed (in CC Madhya 19.210) by the gopis as kitava, a great cheater Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is therefore addressed by the gopīs as kitava, a great cheater"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|..." current
13:5713:57, 21 May 2021 diff hist +3,268 N The gopis approached Krsna to enjoy themselves with Him in the rasa dance. Krsna knew this very well, but He was superficially trying to avoid them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The gopīs approached Kṛṣṇa to enjoy themselves with Him in the rāsa dance. Kṛṣṇa knew this very well, but He was..." current
13:4613:46, 21 May 2021 diff hist +3,677 N This verse (CC Madhya 19.210), quoted from Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 10.31.16), describes how the gopis went to the forest for Krsna’s enjoyment in the dead of night. The gopis approached Krsna to enjoy themselves with Him in the rasa dance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse, quoted from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"describes how the gopīs went to the forest for Kṛṣṇa’s enjoyment in th..."
11:3011:30, 21 May 2021 diff hist +1,972 N These three verses (CC Madhya 19.207-209) are quoted from Srimad-Bhagavatam 10.30.36-38 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These three verses are quoted from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (10.30.36-38)"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{fir..."
11:2511:25, 21 May 2021 diff hist +3,269 N Ultimately Krsna was defeated in this play (with the cowherd boys), and according to the wager, the defeated party had to carry the victorious party on their shoulders. Krsna had to carry Sridama on His shoulders, and Bhadrasena had to carry Vrsabha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ultimately Kṛṣṇa was defeated in this play, and according to the wager, the defeated party had to carry the victorious p..." current
11:2011:20, 21 May 2021 diff hist +3,227 N The asura (Pralambasura) appeared disguised in the form of a cowherd boy, but Krsna could understand his trick. Krsna therefore divided all the cowherd boys into two parties. One party belonged to Balarama, and the other party belonged to Krsna Himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The asura appeared disguised in the form of a cowherd boy, but Kṛṣṇa could understand his trick. Kṛṣṇa therefore d..."
11:1011:10, 21 May 2021 diff hist +3,047 N This verse (CC Madhya 19.206) is from Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 10.18.24). When all the cowherd boys were playing in the forest of Vrndavana, the demon Pralambasura appeared in order to kidnap Krsna and Balarama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse is from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (SB 10.18.24). When all the cowherd boys were playing in the forest of Vṛndāvana, t..."

17:2117:21, 20 May 2021 diff hist +2,331 N Mother Yasoda became disturbed and wanted to bind the Lord to a mortar used for pounding spices. In other words, she considered the Supreme Personality of Godhead an ordinary child Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mother Yaśodā became disturbed and wanted to bind the Lord to a mortar used for pounding spices. In other words, she conside..."
17:1117:11, 20 May 2021 diff hist +2,604 N This verse (CC Madhya 19.205) from Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 10.9.14) is in reference to Lord Krsna’s exhibiting Himself like an ordinary child before mother Yasoda. He was playing like a naughty boy, stealing butter and breaking butter pots Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (SB 10.9.14) is in reference to Lord Kṛṣṇa’s exhibiting Himself like an ordinary..."
16:1716:17, 20 May 2021 diff hist +2,492 N This verse (CC Madhya 19.204) is quoted from Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 10.8.45). Those who are spiritually advanced forget Krsna’s opulence by the mercy of yogamaya. For instance, mother Yasoda considered Krsna an ordinary child Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse is quoted from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"|"Those who are spiritually advanced forget Kṛṣṇa’s opulence by the mer..."
16:1216:12, 20 May 2021 diff hist +2,584 N Her (Rukmini's) fan and bangles fell to the floor, and she also fell down like a banana tree knocked down by high winds Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Her fan and bangles fell to the floor, and she also fell down like a banana tree knocked down by high winds"}} {{notes|}} {{co..." current
16:0616:06, 20 May 2021 diff hist +2,944 N Not understanding that He (Krsna) was joking, Rukmini took Him seriously and thought that He wanted to leave her company. This misunderstanding made her very unhappy, and her whole body was affected Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Not understanding that He was joking, Rukmiṇī took Him seriously and thought that He wanted to leave her company. This misu..." current
15:4515:45, 20 May 2021 diff hist +2,975 N This verse (CC Madhya 19.202) from Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 10.60.24) refers to Krsna’s speaking to Rukmini in His bedroom. Just to test her sincerity, He began to joke with her, presenting Himself as poor, incapable and unfit to be her lover Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (SB 10.60.24) refers to Kṛṣṇa’s speaking to Rukmiṇī in His bedroom. Just to te..."
15:3215:32, 20 May 2021 diff hist −13 This is a quotation (CC Madhya 19.199-200) from the Bhagavad-gita (BG 11.41-42). In this verse, Arjuna is addressing Krsna, who was exhibiting His universal form on the Battlefield of Kuruksetra No edit summary current
15:3115:31, 20 May 2021 diff hist +2,138 N This is a quotation (CC Madhya 19.199-200) from the Bhagavad-gita (BG 11.41-42). In this verse, Arjuna is addressing Krsna, who was exhibiting His universal form on the Battlefield of Kuruksetra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is a quotation from the Bhagavad-gītā (BG 11.41-42). In this verse, Arjuna is addressing Kṛṣṇa, who was exhibitin..."
15:2415:24, 20 May 2021 diff hist +2,851 N Their (Devaki's and Vasudeva's) parental love for Krsna and Balarama was hampered and decreased by awe and reverence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Their parental love for Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma was therefore hampered and decreased by awe and reverence"}} {{notes|}} {{co..." current
15:1215:12, 20 May 2021 diff hist +3,019 N Both the father and the mother (Devaki and Vasudeva) wanted to embrace their sons, but they understood that Krsna and Balarama were the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and they therefore hesitated to embrace Them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Both the father and the mother wanted to embrace their sons, but they understood that Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma were the Supre..."
15:0715:07, 20 May 2021 diff hist +2,962 N Vasudeva and Devaki saw their son kill the powerful demon Kamsa, and after this they were immediately released from their shackles. Balarama and Krsna then offered respects to Devaki and Vasudeva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vasudeva and Devakī saw their son kill the powerful demon Kaṁsa, and after this they were immediately released from their s..."
15:0015:00, 20 May 2021 diff hist +2,654 N This verse (CC Madhya 19.197) quoted from Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 10.44.51) describes what happened just after the killing of Kamsa by Krsna and Balarama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse quoted from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (SB 10.44.51) describes what happened just after the killing of Kaṁsa by Kṛṣ..."
11:3111:31, 20 May 2021 diff hist +2,346 N The servant devotees (devotees in dasya-bhakti) in Gokula are Raktaka, Citraka, Patraka and so on. In Dvaraka there are servants like Daruka, and in the Lord’s pastimes in the material world there are servants like Hanuman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The servant devotees in Gokula are Raktaka, Citraka, Patraka and so on. In Dvārakā there are servants like Dāruka, and in t..." current
11:1611:16, 20 May 2021 diff hist +2,395 N The nine Yogendras are Kavi, Havi, Antariksa, Prabuddha, Pippalayana, Avirhotra, Dravida (Drumila), Camasa and Karabhajana. The four Kumaras are Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanat-kumara and Sanatana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The nine Yogendras are Kavi, Havi, Antarīkṣa, Prabuddha, Pippalāyana, Āvirhotra, Draviḍa (Drumila), Camasa and Karabhā..." current
11:0611:06, 20 May 2021 diff hist +5,000 N When a pure devotee is situated in any of the five principal mellows and that mellow is mixed with one or more of the seven indirect bhakti-rasas (hasya, adbhuta, vira, karuna, raudra, bhayanaka or bibhatsa), the indirect mellows become prominent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when a pure devotee is situated in any of the five principal mellows"|"mellow is mixed with one or more of the seven indirect..."
10:5610:56, 20 May 2021 diff hist +4,687 N Bibhatsa-bhakti-rasa is described as follows (Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu 4.7.1): When one’s attachment for Krsna develops in an abominable way, and the devotee enjoys it, that is called bibhatsa-bhakti-rasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bībhatsa-bhakti-rasa is described as follows (Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu 4.7.1)"|"“When one’s attachment for Kṛṣṇa d..." current
10:4510:45, 20 May 2021 diff hist +4,568 N Bhayanaka-bhakti-rasa is described as follows (Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu 4.6.1): When devotion is mixed with fear, it is called bhayanaka-bhakti-rasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhayānaka-bhakti-rasa is described as follows (Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu 4.6.1)"|"“When devotion is mixed with fear, it is..." current

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