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12:1212:12, 24 May 2021 diff hist +1,318 N The word majumadara refers to a treasurer who keeps accounts of revenue Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word majumadāra refers to a treasurer who keeps accounts of revenue"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}..." current
12:0512:05, 24 May 2021 diff hist +232 Candapura is just east of the house of the two brothers Govardhana and Hiranya, the father and uncle of Raghunatha dasa Gosvami respectively No edit summary current
12:0412:04, 24 May 2021 diff hist +2,494 The village of Candapura is situated near the confluence of the rivers Ganges and Yamuna at Saptagrama, in the district of Hugli No edit summary current
10:1510:15, 24 May 2021 diff hist +2,569 N In those days, and also even now, the palatial buildings of respectable people, especially in the villages of Bengal, were divided into two parts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In those days, and also even now, the palatial buildings of respectable people, especially in the villages of Bengal, were div..." current
10:1210:12, 24 May 2021 diff hist +2,286 N The Durga-mandapa would be part of the outside house Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Durgā-maṇḍapa would be part of the outside house"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-..." current
10:0810:08, 24 May 2021 diff hist +2,813 N The inside part was meant for the family, & the ladies would live there unexposed to men. That part was called the bhitara-badi, or inside house. In the outside house, or bahir-badi, the respectable gentleman received visitors & kept his business office Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The inside part was especially meant for the family, and the ladies would live there unexposed to men. That part was called th..." current
10:0210:02, 24 May 2021 diff hist +2,734 N When Lord Nityananda entered the outside house, Ramacandra Khan was in the inside house with the members of his family. When Nityananda arrived, Ramacandra Khan did not receive Him personally but sent his servant to inform Him indirectly to go away Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when Lord Nityānanda entered the outside house, Rāmacandra Khān was in the inside house with the members of his family. Whe..." current
09:5209:52, 24 May 2021 diff hist +1,846 N Ramacandra Khan possessed a Durga-mandapa at his residence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ramacandra Khan possessed such a Durga-mandapa at his residence"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first..." current
09:3909:39, 24 May 2021 diff hist +2,789 N There are two classes of devotees. One is called gosthy-anandi, and the other is called bhajananandi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are two classes of devotees. One is called goṣṭhy-ānandī, and the other is called bhajanānandī"}} {{notes|}} {{c..." current
09:3609:36, 24 May 2021 diff hist +3,015 N Nityananda Prabhu carried out the order of Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu in this way (preaching the bhakti cult of KC and defeating all kinds of agnostics and atheistic demons), and those who strictly follow Nityananda Prabhu perform the same activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nityānanda Prabhu carried out the order of Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu in this way, and those who strictly follow Nityān..."
09:2809:28, 24 May 2021 diff hist +3,199 N Lord Krsna appears in every millennium for two purposes, namely to deliver the devotees and to kill the nondevotees. His devotees also have two similar purposes-to preach the bhakti cult of KC and to defeat all kinds of agnostics and atheistic demons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa appears in every millennium for two purposes, namely to deliver the devotees and to kill the nondevotees. His..."
09:2309:23, 24 May 2021 diff hist +2,538 N Just as Ravana, although born of a brahmana father, Visvasrava, was nevertheless called an asura or Raksasa because of his offenses against Lord Ramacandra & Hanuman, so Ramacandra Khan also became asura because of his offenses against Haridasa Thakura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as Rāvaṇa, although born of a brāhmaṇa father, Viśvaśravā, was nevertheless called an asura or Rākṣasa becaus..."
09:1809:18, 24 May 2021 diff hist +1,811 N Ramacandra Khan was a great offender at the lotus feet of the Vaisnavas and Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmacandra Khān was a great offender at the lotus feet of the Vaiṣṇavas and Viṣṇu"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankruth..." current
09:1009:10, 24 May 2021 diff hist +2,468 N Haridasa Thakura actually changed the character of the professional prostitute. People greatly appreciated this, and therefore they all offered obeisances to Haridasa Thakura and glorified him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Haridāsa Ṭhākura actually changed the character of the professional prostitute. People greatly appreciated this, and there..." current
09:0709:07, 24 May 2021 diff hist +2,280 N A spiritual master is recognized as an actual guru when it is seen that he has changed the character of his disciples Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A spiritual master is recognized as an actual guru when it is seen that he has changed the character of his disciples"}} {{not..."
09:0309:03, 24 May 2021 diff hist +2,560 N In Vaisnava society there are many types of Vaisnavas. Some of them are called gosvamis, some are called svamis, some are prabhus, and some are prabhupada. One is not recognized, however, simply by such a name Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Vaiṣṇava society there are many types of Vaiṣṇavas. Some of them are called gosvāmīs, some are called svāmīs, s..." current
08:5808:58, 24 May 2021 diff hist +2,177 N It is said, phalena pariciyate: one is recognized by the result of his actions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said, phalena paricīyate: one is recognized by the result of his actions. In Vaiṣṇava society there are many types..."
08:5308:53, 24 May 2021 diff hist +3,269 Many devotees join our Krsna consciousness movement from Europe and America, but one should not therefore consider them European Vaisnavas or American Vaisnavas. A Vaisnava is a Vaisnava and should therefore be given all the respect due a Vaisnava No edit summary current
08:5108:51, 24 May 2021 diff hist +2,883 It is one's strict adherence to the principles that should be considered, not the country of one's birth No edit summary current
08:4908:49, 24 May 2021 diff hist +2,866 Anyone can be turned into a Vaisnava if he or she follows the Vaisnava principles. A devotee who follows these principles is no longer on the material platform No edit summary current
08:4708:47, 24 May 2021 diff hist +2,946 Stalwart, highly advanced Vaisnava devotees are not interested in seeing prostitutes, but when a prostitute or any other fallen soul becomes a Vaisnava, stalwart Vaisnavas are interested in seeing them No edit summary current
08:0708:07, 24 May 2021 diff hist +4,470 Following the instructions of Haridasa Thakura, a pure Vaisnava does not personally take even a single paisa from anyone, but he induces his followers to spend for the service of the Lord whatever possessions they have No edit summary current
08:0508:05, 24 May 2021 diff hist +4,270 A Vaisnava guru is never dependent on the contributions of his disciples No edit summary
07:5707:57, 24 May 2021 diff hist +4,185 N They (the Krsna conscious devotees) go to great pains to engage the possessions of prostitutes, or persons who are more or less like prostitutes, in the service of the Lord and thus free them from sinful reactions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they go to great pains to engage the possessions of prostitutes, or persons who are more or less like prostitutes, in the serv..."
07:5307:53, 24 May 2021 diff hist +4,377 N The Krsna conscious devotees collect the money of others for the service of Krsna, and they are satisfied with Krsna’s prasadam and whatever He gives them for their maintenance. They do not desire material comforts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Kṛṣṇa conscious devotees collect the money of others for the service of Kṛṣṇa, and they are satisfied with K..." current
07:4707:47, 24 May 2021 diff hist +4,862 When our Krsna conscious devotees go out to beg charity or collect contributions in the form of membership fees, the money thus coming to the Krsna consciousness movement is strictly employed to advance Krsna consciousness all over the world No edit summary current
07:4507:45, 24 May 2021 diff hist +3,837 N As Krsna promises, aham tvam sarva-papebhyo moksayisyami: (BG 18.66) "I shall save you from all sinful reactions" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As Krsna promises, aham tvam sarva-papebhyo moksayisyami"|"I shall save you from all sinful reactions"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..." current
07:3107:31, 24 May 2021 diff hist +4,339 N When such possessions (earned by prostitution) are given to Vaisnavas who can engage them in the service of the Lord because of their advancement in spiritual life, this helps the person who gives the charity, for he is thus relieved of sinful reactions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When such possessions are given to brāhmaṇas and Vaiṣṇavas who can engage them in the service of the Lord because of th..."
07:1707:17, 24 May 2021 diff hist +3,951 N All the girl’s possessions had been earned by professional prostitution and were therefore products of her sinful life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the girl’s possessions had been earned by professional prostitution and were therefore products of her sinful life"}} {{..." current
07:1207:12, 24 May 2021 diff hist +4,106 N The grha-vrtti of the prostitute was to enchant foolish people and induce them to indulge in sex. Here (CC Antya 3.139), however, grha-vrtti is not a suitable word. The proper word is grha-vitta, which means "all the possessions she had in her home" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The grha-vrtti of the prostitute was to enchant foolish people and induce them to indulge in sex. Here, however, grha-vrtti is..." current
07:0407:04, 24 May 2021 diff hist +3,774 N Sometimes the word grha-vrtti is substituted for the word grha-vitta. Vrtti means "profession" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes the word grha-vrtti is substituted for the word grha-vitta. Vrtti means"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{comp..." current

05:2205:22, 23 May 2021 diff hist +4,423 N This (chanting the Hare Krsna mantra and rendering service unto the tulasi plant) is the way to achieve success in Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is the way to achieve success in Kṛṣṇa consciousness"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first..." current
05:1905:19, 23 May 2021 diff hist +4,704 N One’s real duty is to surrender to the lotus feet of Krsna, but if one is unable to do so, he should adopt this process (of chanting the Hare Krsna mantra and rendering service unto the tulasi plant), as introduced by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One’s real duty is to surrender to the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa, but if one is unable to do so, he should adopt this proces..."
05:1405:14, 23 May 2021 diff hist +4,895 N Rascals and fools, the lowest of men, who engage in sinful activities, cannot suddenly surrender to Krsna. Nevertheless, if they begin chanting the Hare Krsna mantra and rendering service unto the tulasi plant, they will very soon be able to surrender Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"rascals and fools, the lowest of men, who engage in sinful activities, cannot suddenly surrender to the lotus feet of Kṛṣ..."
05:0905:09, 23 May 2021 diff hist +4,487 N Although Krsna wants everyone to surrender to His lotus feet, because of people’s sinful activities they cannot do this Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Kṛṣṇa wants everyone to surrender to His lotus feet, because of people’s sinful activities they cannot do thi..." current
05:0605:06, 23 May 2021 diff hist +4,369 N Sada means "always." Haridasa Thakura says, nirantara nama lao: "Chant the Hare Krsna mantra without stopping" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sada means"|"always"|"Haridasa Thakura says, nirantara nama lao"|"Chant the Hare Krsna mantra without stopping"}} {{notes|}} {..."
05:0105:01, 23 May 2021 diff hist +4,790 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu recommended (CC Adi 17.31): 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 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 s..." current
04:5804:58, 23 May 2021 diff hist +4,553 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu recommended (CC Adi 17.31): One should chant the holy name of the Lord in a humble state of mind, thinking oneself lower than the straw in the street Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu recommended"|"One should chant the holy name of the Lord in a humble state of mind, thinking onesel..."
04:4904:49, 23 May 2021 diff hist +4,862 N Surrender is the ultimate instruction of the Bhagavad-gita, but for one who cannot surrender to the lotus feet of Krsna, it is better to chant the Hare Krsna mantra constantly, under the instruction of Haridasa Thakura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Surrender is the ultimate instruction of the Bhagavad-gītā, but for one who cannot surrender to the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇ..." current
04:4504:45, 23 May 2021 diff hist +4,547 N Modern civilization is interested neither in Krsna nor in getting relief from sinful acts. Therefore men are suffering Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Modern civilization, however, is interested neither in Kṛṣṇa nor in getting relief from sinful acts. Therefore men are s..." current
04:4204:42, 23 May 2021 diff hist +4,595 N Everyone is suffering from the results of sinful activities, but Krsna says that if one surrenders unto Him, He will protect one from sinful reactions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone is suffering from the results of sinful activities, but Krsna says that if one surrenders unto Him, He will protect o..."
04:3804:38, 23 May 2021 diff hist +4,477 N Krsna assures, aham tvam sarva-papebhyo moksayisyami ma sucah: "I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa assures, ahaṁ tvāṁ sarva-pāpebhyo mokṣayiṣyāmi mā śucaḥ"|"I shall deliver you from all sinful react..." current
04:3404:34, 23 May 2021 diff hist +4,721 N At least five thousand years ago, Lord Sri Krsna expressed His desire that everyone surrender to Him (sarva-dharman parityajya mam ekam saranam vraja (BG 18.66)). Why is it that people cannot do this? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At least five thousand years ago, Lord Sri Krsna expressed His desire that everyone surrender to Him"|"sarva-dharman parityajy..." current

18:1118:11, 22 May 2021 diff hist +4,754 N A brahmana knows what the Absolute Truth is, and a Vaisnava, knowing the Absolute Truth, acts on behalf of the Absolute Truth, the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A brāhmaṇa knows what the Absolute Truth is, and a Vaiṣṇava, knowing the Absolute Truth, acts on behalf of the Absolute..."
18:0818:08, 22 May 2021 diff hist +4,742 N When Srila Rupa Gosvami retired from family life, he distributed fifty percent of his income to the brahmanas and Vaisnavas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī retired from family life, he distributed fifty percent of his income to the brāhmaṇas and Vai..."
18:0218:02, 22 May 2021 diff hist +4,798 N Everything actually belongs to Krsna, but so-called civilized men unfortunately think that everything belongs to them. This is the mistake of materialistic civilization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everything actually belongs to Kṛṣṇa, but so-called civilized men unfortunately think that everything belongs to them. T..."
17:5917:59, 22 May 2021 diff hist +4,726 N Krsna says in the Bhagavad-gita (BG 9.27): Whatever you do, whatever you eat, whatever you offer or give away, and whatever austerities you perform - do that, O son of Kunti, as an offering to Me - Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whatever you do, whatever you eat, whatever you offer or give away, and whatever austerities you perform—do that, O son of K..." current
17:5417:54, 22 May 2021 diff hist +4,956 N Charity should actually be given to brahmanas and sannyasis because whatever money they get they spend for Krsna. Whatever charity one gives to a brahmana goes to Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"charity should actually be given to brāhmaṇas and sannyāsīs because whatever money they get they spend for Kṛṣṇa. W..."
17:4917:49, 22 May 2021 diff hist +4,712 N Narayana cannot be daridra, nor can daridra be Narayana, for these are contradictory terms. Atheistic men invent such concoctions and preach them to fools Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nārāyaṇa cannot be daridra, nor can daridra be Nārāyaṇa, for these are contradictory terms. Atheistic men invent such..."
17:4517:45, 22 May 2021 diff hist +4,729 N The Vedic civilization recommends that one give charity to brahmanas and sannyasis, not to the so-called daridra-narayanas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vedic civilization recommends that one give charity to brāhmaṇas and sannyāsīs, not to the so-called daridra-nārāya..." current

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