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12:0512:05, 23 May 2021 diff hist +3,370 N The Lord dispatched Sanatana Gosvami and Rupa Gosvami to Vrndavana to excavate and renovate the holy places and from there establish the cult of bhakti. Therefore Vrndavana was given to Sanatana Gosvami and Rupa Gosvami as their place of residence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord dispatched Sanātana Gosvāmī and Rūpa Gosvāmī to Vṛndāvana to excavate and renovate the holy places and from..."
12:0012:00, 23 May 2021 diff hist +3,692 The words prabhu-datta desa are very significant. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's devotional cult teaches one not to sit down in one place but to spread the devotional cult all over the world No edit summary current
11:5611:56, 23 May 2021 diff hist +2,169 N It is customary for the priests of temples in India not even to touch outsiders or enter the Deity room after having been touched. This is a very important item in temple worship Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is customary for the priests of temples in India not even to touch outsiders or enter the Deity room after having been touc..." current
11:5311:53, 23 May 2021 diff hist +2,491 N Sanatana Gosvami and Haridasa Thakura, thinking themselves mlecchas and yavanas because of their past association with Muslims, did not enter the temple or even travel on the path in front of the temple gate Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sanātana Gosvāmī and Haridāsa Ṭhākura, thinking themselves mlecchas and yavanas because of their past association with..."
11:5011:50, 23 May 2021 diff hist +2,249 N Priests performing Deity worship should be careful to keep themselves completely pure and not be touched by outsiders Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"priests performing Deity worship should be careful to keep themselves completely pure and not be touched by outsiders"}} {{not..."
11:4511:45, 23 May 2021 diff hist +1,440 N Simha-dvara refers to the main gate on the eastern side of the Jagannatha temple Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Siṁha-dvāra refers to the main gate on the eastern side of the Jagannātha temple"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{..." current
08:2208:22, 23 May 2021 diff hist +2,617 N One who does so (chanting a minimum of sixteen rounds a day and preaching the Bhagavad-gita As It Is) is quite fit to become a spiritual master for the entire world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who does so is quite fit to become a spiritual master for the entire world"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{comple..."
08:1608:16, 23 May 2021 diff hist +2,875 N Sanatana Gosvami defines the bona fide spiritual master of the world. The qualifications expressed in this connection are that one must act according to the scriptural injunctions & at the same time preach. One who does so is a bona fide spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sanātana Gosvāmī clearly defines herein the bona fide spiritual master of the world. The qualifications expressed in this c..."
08:0708:07, 23 May 2021 diff hist +3,811 N One who has taken birth in the land of Bharata-bhumi, India, should take full advantage of his birth. He should become completely well versed in the knowledge of the Vedas and spiritual culture & should distribute the experience of KC all over the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who has taken birth in the land of Bhārata-bhūmi, India, should take full advantage of his birth. He should become compl..."
07:5707:57, 23 May 2021 diff hist +3,338 N For a further explanation of the importance of Bharata-bhumi, one may refer to the Adi-lila 9.41 and also Srimad-Bhagavatam 5.19.19-27 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For a further explanation of the importance of Bhārata-bhūmi, one may refer to the Adi-līlā 9.41 and also Śrīmad-Bhāgav..."

18:3118:31, 22 May 2021 diff hist +2,977 N Mathura and Vrndavana are the abodes of Lord Krsna. Therefore these two places are very dear to Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, and He wanted to develop their glories through Sanatana Gosvami Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mathurā and Vṛndāvana are the abodes of Lord Kṛṣṇa. Therefore these two places are very dear to Śrī Caitanya Mahā..."
18:1218:12, 22 May 2021 diff hist +2,637 N The principal mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu was to preach Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The principal mission of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was to preach Kṛṣṇa consciousness"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Sharmisth..." current
17:5917:59, 22 May 2021 diff hist +2,875 N By his (Sanatana Gosvami's) personal example, he taught people how to stay in Vrndavana to execute devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By his personal example, he taught people how to stay in Vṛndāvana to execute devotional service"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|S..."
17:5617:56, 22 May 2021 diff hist +2,945 N By his (Sanatana Gosvami's) personal behavior he taught how one should act in the renounced order, completely devoted to the service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"by his personal behavior he taught how one should act in the renounced order, completely devoted to the service of the Lord"}}..."
17:4817:48, 22 May 2021 diff hist +2,977 N Only by the endeavors of Sri Sanatana Gosvami were all the lost places of pilgrimage in the Vrndavana area excavated. He established Madana-mohana, the first Deity in the Vrndavana area Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only by the endeavors of Śrī Sanātana Gosvāmī were all the lost places of pilgrimage in the Vṛndāvana area excavated...."
17:4417:44, 22 May 2021 diff hist +3,050 N He (Sanatana Gosvami) compiled the Hari-bhakti-vilasa, wherein he collected authoritative scriptural injunctions regarding how a Vaisnava should behave Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he compiled the Hari-bhakti-vilāsa, wherein he collected authoritative scriptural injunctions regarding how a Vaiṣṇava sh..."
17:3817:38, 22 May 2021 diff hist +3,095 N Sanatana Gosvami compiled the book called Brhad-bhagavatamrta to teach people how to become devotees, execute devotional service and attain love of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sanatana Gosvami compiled the book called Brhad-bhagavatamrta to teach people how to become devotees, execute devotional servi..."
17:3517:35, 22 May 2021 diff hist +2,910 N Caitanya Mahaprabhu wanted to accomplish many purposes through the exegetical endeavors of Srila Sanatana Gosvami Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Caitanya Mahāprabhu wanted to accomplish many purposes through the exegetical endeavors of Śrīla Sanātana Gosvāmī"}} {{n..." current
17:2717:27, 22 May 2021 diff hist +6,325 N Regarding the ten offenses in chanting the holy name, one may refer to Adi-lila, Chapter Eight, verse 24 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Regarding the ten offenses in chanting the holy name, one may refer to Adi-līlā, Chapter Eight, verse 24"}} {{notes|}} {{com..." current
17:2317:23, 22 May 2021 diff hist +664 Caitanya Mahaprabhu said in Siksastaka (3): one should be more tolerant than a tree, devoid of all sense of false prestige and ready to offer all respect to others. In such a state of mind one can chant the holy name of the Lord constantly - CC Adi 17.31 No edit summary current
17:1717:17, 22 May 2021 diff hist +5,795 N Caitanya Mahaprabhu said in Siksastaka (3): one should be more tolerant than a tree, devoid of all sense of false prestige and ready to offer all respect to others. In such a state of mind one can chant the holy name of the Lord constantly - CC Adi 17.31 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should be more tolerant than a tree, devoid of all sense of false prestige and ready to offer all respect to others. In su..."
17:1517:15, 22 May 2021 diff hist +5,721 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu has said in His Siksastaka (3): One should chant the holy name of the Lord in a humble state of mind, thinking oneself lower than the straw in the street - CC Adi 17.31 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should chant the holy name of the Lord in a humble state of mind, thinking oneself lower than the straw in the street"}} {..."
17:0817:08, 22 May 2021 diff hist +5,605 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 6.3.22) Yamaraja says: Devotional service, beginning with the chanting of the holy name of the Lord, is the ultimate religious principle for the living entity in human society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service, beginning with the chanting of the holy name of the Lord, is the ultimate religious principle for the livi..."
16:5816:58, 22 May 2021 diff hist +5,885 N Constant chanting of the holy name of the Lord is the way of success for all, including those who are free from all material desires, those who are desirous of all material enjoyment, and those who are self-satisfied by dint of transcendental knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O King, constant chanting of the holy name of the Lord after the ways of the great authorities is the doubtless and fearless w..."
16:5616:56, 22 May 2021 diff hist +491 O King, constant chanting of the holy name of the Lord after the ways of the great authorities is the doubtless and fearless way of success for all No edit summary current
16:5616:56, 22 May 2021 diff hist +5,696 N O King, constant chanting of the holy name of the Lord after the ways of the great authorities is the doubtless and fearless way of success for all Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O King, constant chanting of the holy name of the Lord after the ways of the great authorities is the doubtless and fearless w..."
16:4816:48, 22 May 2021 diff hist +6,531 When somehow or other uttered even once by a living entity, the holy name awards him liberation. The holy name of Krsna is the highest nectar. It is my very life and my (Sanatana Gosvami's) only treasure No edit summary current
16:4616:46, 22 May 2021 diff hist +6,392 N Sanatana Gosvami has praised the chanting of the holy name as follows in his Brhad-bhagavatamrta (1.1.9): all glories to the all-blissful holy name of Sri Krsna, which causes the devotee to give up all conventional religious duties, meditation & worship Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all glories to the all-blissful holy name of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, which causes the devotee to give up all conventional religious..."
14:3514:35, 22 May 2021 diff hist +6,219 N The chanting of the holy name of Krsna has been praised by Srila Rupa Gosvami in his Namastaka (verse 1): O Hari-nama! You are eternally adored by liberated souls such as Narada and Sukadeva. I take complete shelter of You Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You are eternally adored by liberated souls such as Nārada and Śukadeva. O Hari-nāma! I take complete shelter of You"}} {{n..."
14:2614:26, 22 May 2021 diff hist +6,372 N O Hari-nama! The tips of the toes of Your lotus feet are constantly being worshiped by the glowing radiance emanating from the string of gems known as the Upanisads, the crown jewels of all the Vedas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O Hari-nama! The tips of the toes of Your lotus feet are constantly being worshiped by the glowing radiance emanating from the..." current
14:1614:16, 22 May 2021 diff hist +6,058 N The chanting of the holy name of Krsna - Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare - has been praised by Srila Rupa Gosvami in his Namastaka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The chanting of the holy name of Kṛṣṇa"|"Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare/ Hare R..."
14:1314:13, 22 May 2021 diff hist +6,306 N Whatever one does in executing devotional service must be accompanied by the chanting of the holy name of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"whatever one does in executing devotional service must be accompanied by the chanting of the holy name of the Lord"}} {{notes|..." current
13:0913:09, 22 May 2021 diff hist +6,252 N When one achieves ecstatic love of Godhead, he attains the complete perfection of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when one achieves ecstatic love of Godhead, he attains the complete perfection of life"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}}..."
13:0413:04, 22 May 2021 diff hist +6,405 N If one becomes very humble and meek, he can easily attain the lotus feet of Krsna in this Age of Kali. That is the fulfillment of all great sacrifices, penances and austerities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one becomes very humble and meek, he can easily attain the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa in this Age of Kali. That is the fulfi..."
13:0113:01, 22 May 2021 diff hist +5,997 N By humility and meekness one attracts the attention of Krsna. That is the verdict of all the Vedas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By humility and meekness one attracts the attention of Kṛṣṇa. That is the verdict of all the Vedas"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
12:5612:56, 22 May 2021 diff hist +6,091 N Chanting or devotional service does not depend on any paraphernalia, nor on one’s having taken birth in a good family Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"chanting or devotional service does not depend on any paraphernalia, nor on one’s having taken birth in a good family"}} {{n..." current
12:5112:51, 22 May 2021 diff hist +5,968 N Chanting the holy name is the chief means of attaining love of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Chanting the holy name is the chief means of attaining love of Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complete|ALL}}..."
10:3810:38, 22 May 2021 diff hist +3,898 N Kuntidevi says to Lord Krsna: A person who is proud of his birth, opulence, knowledge and beauty cannot achieve Your lotus feet. You are available only to the humble and meek, not to the proud - SB 1.8.26 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person who is proud of his birth, opulence, knowledge and beauty cannot achieve Your lotus feet. You are available only to t..."
10:3310:33, 22 May 2021 diff hist +4,146 N Such a person (who chants the holy name of the Lord) has already performed all types of austerities, penances & Vedic sacrifices, has already bathed in the sacred rivers, & has studied all the Vedic literature. Thus he has become an exalted personality Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such a person has already performed all types of austerities, penances and Vedic sacrifices, has already bathed in the sacred..." current
10:3010:30, 22 May 2021 diff hist +3,941 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 3.33.7) Devahuti says to Kapiladeva: O my Lord, even a person born in a low family of dog-eaters is glorious if he always chants the holy name of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O my Lord, even a person born in a low family of dog-eaters is glorious if he always chants the holy name of the Lord"}} {{not..." current
10:2410:24, 22 May 2021 diff hist +4,147 N One need not have taken birth in an aristocratic brahmana family to attain the lotus feet of Krsna, nor is a person born in a low family unfit for achieving Krsna’s lotus feet Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One need not have taken birth in an aristocratic brāhmaṇa family to attain the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa, nor is a person b..."
10:2010:20, 22 May 2021 diff hist +3,573 N Ultimately, Krsna is the goal of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ultimately, Kṛṣṇa is the goal of life"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-05-22T10:20:5..." current
10:1910:19, 22 May 2021 diff hist +4,055 N In the beginning one has to discharge devotional service according to regulative principles, but gradually, as devotional service becomes one’s life and soul, one achieves the most exalted position of ecstatic love for Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the beginning one has to discharge devotional service according to regulative principles, but gradually, as devotional serv..."
10:1410:14, 22 May 2021 diff hist +3,785 N The nine processes of devotional service can grant one Krsna and ecstatic love for Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These nine processes of devotional service can grant one Kṛṣṇa and ecstatic love for Him"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Sharmi..." current
10:0910:09, 22 May 2021 diff hist +4,408 N The nine kinds of devotional service are hearing, chanting, remembering Krsna, offering service to Krsna’s lotus feet, offering worship in the temple, offering prayers, working as a servant, making friendship with Krsna and surrendering to Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These nine are hearing, chanting, remembering Kṛṣṇa, offering service to Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet, offering worship in..."
10:0510:05, 22 May 2021 diff hist +3,838 N The nine kinds of devotional service are mentioned in Srimad-Bhagavatam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The nine kinds of devotional service are mentioned in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complete|A..." current
09:5609:56, 22 May 2021 diff hist +1,892 N This is a verse (of CC Antya 4.69) from Srimad-Bhagavatam - SB 7.9.10 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is a verse from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-05-22T09:56:22Z..."
09:5109:51, 22 May 2021 diff hist +2,656 N To increase their ecstatic love, Krsna gave them moral instructions to return home. The gopis did not care for these instructions. They wanted to be kissed by Krsna, for they had come there with lusty desires to dance with Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"to increase their ecstatic love, Kṛṣṇa gave them moral instructions to return home. The gopīs did not care for these in..."
09:4909:49, 22 May 2021 diff hist +2,720 N This verse (SB 10.29.35) was spoken by the gopis (in CC Antya 4.63) when they were attracted by the vibration of Krsna’s flute in the moonlight of autumn. All of them, being maddened, came to Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse"|"was spoken by the gopīs when they were attracted by the vibration of Kṛṣṇa’s flute in the moonlight of a..."
09:3609:36, 22 May 2021 diff hist +243 She (Rukmini) wrote Krsna a confidential letter, which was presented and read to Him by a brahmana messenger. This verse (of CC Antya 4.63) appeared in that letter No edit summary current

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