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17:4917:49, 25 May 2021 diff hist +2,321 N The followers of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s way of devotional service are eternal associates of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and perfect knowers of the Absolute Truth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the followers of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s way of devotional service are eternal associates of the Supreme Personality of..." current
17:4517:45, 25 May 2021 diff hist +6,032 N Srimad-Bhagavatam is understandable only for one who can follow in the footsteps of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is understandable only for one who can follow in the footsteps of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu"}} {{notes|}..."
17:4317:43, 25 May 2021 diff hist +6,131 N This (hear Srimad-Bhagavatam from a person who has no connection with material activities, or, in other words, from a paramahamsa Vaisnava), of course, is not possible unless one takes shelter of the lotus feet of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This, of course, is not possible unless one takes shelter of the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..." current
17:3817:38, 25 May 2021 diff hist +6,225 N One should hear Srimad-Bhagavatam from a person who has no connection with material activities, or, in other words, from a paramahamsa Vaisnava, one who has achieved the highest stage of sannyasa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should hear Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam from a person who has no connection with material activities, or, in other words, from a..." current
17:3117:31, 25 May 2021 diff hist +6,267 N Svarupa Damodara Gosvami strictly prohibits the behavior of the materialistic so-called hearers of Srimad-Bhagavatam. Instead of awakening real love for Krsna, such hearers of the Bhagavatam become more and more attached to household affairs and sex life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī strictly prohibits the behavior of the materialistic so-called hearers of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. I..."
17:2517:25, 25 May 2021 diff hist +6,396 N One should rigidly avoid hearing the Bhagavatam from a Mayavadi or other nondevotee who simply performs a grammatical jugglery of words to twist some meaning from the text, collect money from the innocent public, and thus keep people in darkness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should rigidly avoid hearing the Bhāgavatam from a Māyāvādī or other nondevotee who simply performs a grammatical jug..."
17:2017:20, 25 May 2021 diff hist +6,089 N Condemning the process of hearing the Bhagavatam from professionals, Svarupa Damodara Gosvami says, yaha, bhagavata pada vaisnavera sthane: "To understand the Srimad-Bhagavatam, you must approach a self-realized Vaisnava" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Condemning this process of hearing the Bhāgavatam from professionals, Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī says, yāha, bhāgavata pa..."
17:1417:14, 25 May 2021 diff hist +6,305 N Those who are determined to continue following the materialistic way of life, will never awaken their dormant love of Krsna, for they hear the Bhagavatam only to solidify their position in household life and to be happy in family affairs and sex Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who are determined to continue following the materialistic way of life, will never awaken their dormant love of Kṛṣ..."
17:0417:04, 25 May 2021 diff hist +6,124 N The result (of hearing Bhagavatam from Mayavadi sannyasi and seeing professional dramas) is that the members of the audience remain in the same position of grham andha-kupam, family affection, and do not awaken their love for Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The result is that the members of the audience remain in the same position of gṛham andha-kūpam, family affection, and do n..." current
16:5916:59, 25 May 2021 diff hist +6,014 N Sometimes people go to see professional dramas and offer food and money to the players, who are expert at collecting these offerings very nicely Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes people go to see professional dramas and offer food and money to the players, who are expert at collecting these off..." current
16:5416:54, 25 May 2021 diff hist +6,068 N Sometimes it is seen that when a Mayavadi sannyasi reads the Bhagavatam, flocks of men go to hear jugglery of words that cannot awaken their dormant love for Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes it is seen that when a Māyāvādī sannyāsī reads the Bhāgavatam, flocks of men go to hear jugglery of words tha..." current
16:5016:50, 25 May 2021 diff hist +5,760 N One must hear and learn the Bhagavatam from a self-realized Vaisnava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one must hear and learn the Bhāgavatam from a self-realized Vaiṣṇava"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL..."
16:4716:47, 25 May 2021 diff hist +6,116 N People are accustomed to being misled by professional Bhagavatam reciters. Therefore Svarupa Damodara Gosvami herein (CC Antya 5.131) advises that one should not hear Srimad-Bhagavatam from professional reciters Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"people are accustomed to being misled by professional Bhāgavatam reciters. Therefore Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī herein advi..."
16:4116:41, 25 May 2021 diff hist +6,281 N By regularly hearing the Bhagavatam and by rendering of service to the pure devotee, all that is troublesome to the heart is almost completely destroyed, and loving service unto the Personality of Godhead is established as an irrevocable fact - SB 1.2.18 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By regularly hearing the Bhāgavatam and by rendering of service to the pure devotee, all that is troublesome to the heart is..."
16:1216:12, 25 May 2021 diff hist +6,348 N Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 1.2.17) says: One should regularly hear Srimad-Bhagavatam from a self-realized Vaisnava. By such hearing, one becomes pious. As one thus hears the Bhagavatam regularly & sincerely, his heart is purified of all material contamination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should regularly hear Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam from a self-realized Vaiṣṇava. By such hearing, one becomes pious: hṛdy a..."
15:1715:17, 25 May 2021 diff hist +6,449 N There is now a system of Bhagavata business, with recitations called bhagavata-saptaha that continue for one week, although this is not mentioned in SB. Nowhere does SB say that the Bhagavatam should be heard for one week from professionals Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there is now a system of Bhāgavata business, with recitations called bhāgavata-saptāha that continue for one week, although..."
15:0915:09, 25 May 2021 diff hist +6,451 N In India especially, there is now a class of professional Bhagavatam readers whose means of livelihood is to go from village to village, town to town, reading Bhagavatam & collecting daksina, or rewards, in the form of money or goods, like cloth & fruit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In India especially, there is now a class of professional Bhāgavatam readers whose means of livelihood is to go from village..." current
14:5514:55, 25 May 2021 diff hist +6,089 N Svarupa Damodara Gosvami instructs the poet from Bengal to hear Srimad-Bhagavatam from a pure Vaisnava and learn from him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī instructs the poet from Bengal to hear Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam from a pure Vaiṣṇava and learn fr..." current
14:1714:17, 25 May 2021 diff hist +1,816 N Even Maya wanted to be favored by Haridasa Thakura. Therefore Haridasa Thakura formally initiated her by asking her to chant the Hare Krsna maha-mantra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"even Māyā wanted to be favored by Haridāsa Ṭhākura. Therefore Haridāsa Ṭhākura formally initiated her by asking her..." current
14:0814:08, 25 May 2021 diff hist +3,707 N Yusmad-anghrayah refers to the lotus feet of Krsna. If one does not take shelter of Krsna’s lotus feet, he falls down (patanty adhah), even from liberation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yuṣmad-aṅghrayaḥ refers to the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa. If one does not take shelter of Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet, he..." current
14:0414:04, 25 May 2021 diff hist +3,651 N The intelligence of those who think themselves liberated but who have no devotion is impure Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the intelligence of those who think themselves liberated but who have no devotion is impure"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankruth..."
14:0014:00, 25 May 2021 diff hist +3,994 N Even though they (who think themselves liberated) rise to the highest point of liberation by dint of severe penances and austerities, they are sure to fall down again into material existence, for they do not take shelter at Krsna's lotus feet Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even though they rise to the highest point of liberation by dint of severe penances and austerities, they are sure to fall dow..."
13:3613:36, 25 May 2021 diff hist +4,152 N The Hare Krsna mantra gives liberation & at the same time offers shelter at the lotus feet of Krsna. If one takes shelter at the lotus feet of Krsna after liberation, he develops his dormant ecstatic love for Krsna. That is the highest perfection of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra, however, gives liberation and at the same time offers shelter at the lotus feet of Kṛṣ..." current
13:2713:27, 25 May 2021 diff hist +3,562 N Liberation does not offer as much security as the shelter of the lotus feet of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"liberation does not offer as much security as the shelter of the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha..." current
13:2313:23, 25 May 2021 diff hist +3,897 N Liberation is like a state of convalescence, in which one is free from a fever but is still not healthy. Even in the stage of convalescence, if one is not very careful, one may have a relapse Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Liberation is like a state of convalescence, in which one is free from a fever but is still not healthy. Even in the stage of..." current
13:1913:19, 25 May 2021 diff hist +3,801 N Sometimes if one is liberated from the material world but has no shelter at the lotus feet of Krsna, one falls down to the material world again Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes if one is liberated from the material world but has no shelter at the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa, one falls down to t..." current
13:1013:10, 25 May 2021 diff hist +3,660 N Lord Rama gives one the opportunity to be liberated, but simply by liberation one does not get actual spiritual benefit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Rāma gives one the opportunity to be liberated, but simply by liberation one does not get actual spiritual benefit"}} {{..."
13:0513:05, 25 May 2021 diff hist +3,789 N The Hare Krsna maha-mantra - Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare - includes both the holy name of Lord Krsna and the name of Lord Rama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra—Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare/ Hare Rāma, Hare R..."
13:0013:00, 25 May 2021 diff hist +3,634 N In an indirect way, this verse (CC Antya 3.257) explains the chanting of the Hare Krsna maha-mantra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In an indirect way, this verse explains the chanting of the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefined}}..."
12:5512:55, 25 May 2021 diff hist +2,352 N The author of Sri Caitanya-caritamrta says that if one does not take advantage of the Krsna consciousness movement of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, he cannot be delivered for millions of such kalpas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The author of Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta says that if one does not take advantage of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement..."
12:4712:47, 25 May 2021 diff hist +2,133 N One day of Brahma is called a kalpa. A yuga, or maha-yuga, consists of 4,320,000 years, and one thousand such maha-yugas constitute one kalpa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One day of Brahmā is called a kalpa. A yuga, or mahā-yuga, consists of 4,320,000 years, and one thousand such mahā-yugas co..."
12:4112:41, 25 May 2021 diff hist +3,495 If one is actually executing devotional service, then anarthas, the unwanted things associated with material enjoyment, will automatically disappear No edit summary current
12:3812:38, 25 May 2021 diff hist +4,731 N By execution of devotional service under the guidance of the spiritual master, one becomes freed from all material attachments, attains steadiness in self-realization and acquires a taste for hearing about the Absolute Personality of Godhead, Sri Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By execution of devotional service under the guidance of the spiritual master, one becomes freed from all material attachments..."
12:3312:33, 25 May 2021 diff hist +4,602 N In the next stage, one becomes initiated by an elevated spiritual master, and under his instruction the neophyte devotee begins the process of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the next stage, one becomes initiated by an elevated spiritual master, and under his instruction the neophyte devotee begin..."
12:2912:29, 25 May 2021 diff hist +4,638 N In the beginning one must have a preliminary desire for self-realization. This will bring one to the stage of trying to associate with persons who are spiritually elevated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the beginning one must have a preliminary desire for self-realization. This will bring one to the stage of trying to associ..." current
12:2312:23, 25 May 2021 diff hist +4,737 N A pure living entity who thus attains the stage of anartha-nivrtti, cessation of everything unwanted, has nothing to enjoy in the material world. One attains this stage only by properly performing the functions of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A pure living entity who thus attains the stage of anartha-nivṛtti, cessation of everything unwanted, has nothing to enjoy i..."
12:1812:18, 25 May 2021 diff hist +4,844 N Only if a living entity gives up the false conception that the body is the self and always thinks himself an eternal servant of Krsna and the Vaisnavas can he surpass the influence of maya - mam eva ye prapadyante mayam etam taranti te - BG 7.14 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only if a living entity gives up the false conception that the body is the self and always thinks himself an eternal servant o..."
12:1012:10, 25 May 2021 diff hist +4,619 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is eternal, transcendental, beyond the perception of sense gratification and beyond the material qualities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Supreme Personality of Godhead is eternal, transcendental, beyond the perception of sense gratification and beyond the mat..." current
12:0712:07, 25 May 2021 diff hist +4,737 N The verdict of the sastras is that a pure Vaisnava, or devotee of the Lord, never thinks of enjoying the material world, which culminates in sex life. He never thinks himself an enjoyer; instead, he always wants to be enjoyed by the SP of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The verdict of the śāstras is that a pure Vaiṣṇava, or devotee of the Lord, never thinks of enjoying the material world,..."
12:0112:01, 25 May 2021 diff hist +4,472 N Because of his (Haridasa Thakura's) full engagement in the service of the Lord, he could not be induced to enjoy maya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of his full engagement in the service of the Lord, he could not be induced to enjoy māyā"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Al..." current
11:5811:58, 25 May 2021 diff hist +4,992 N Because Haridasa Thakura was always thinking of the SP of Godhead and was always busy satisfying the senses of the Lord, this process alone saved him from the captivation of maya. This is practical proof of the strength of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"because Haridāsa Ṭhākura was always thinking of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and was always busy satisfying the sens..."
11:5111:51, 25 May 2021 diff hist +4,457 N Everyone, whether man or woman, thinks that he is the enjoyer of the illusory energy. In this way, everyone is captivated and engaged in material activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone, whether man or woman, thinks that he is the enjoyer of the illusory energy. In this way, everyone is captivated and..."
11:4711:47, 25 May 2021 diff hist +4,500 N The demigods, human beings, animals, birds, beasts, trees and plants are all attracted by sexual desire. That is the illusion of maya Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The demigods, human beings, animals, birds, beasts, trees and plants are all attracted by sexual desire. That is the illusion..." current
11:4311:43, 25 May 2021 diff hist +4,519 N Beginning from Lord Brahma down to the insignificant ant, everyone, without exception, is attracted by the illusory energy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Beginning from Lord Brahmā down to the insignificant ant, everyone, without exception, is attracted by the illusory energy of..."
11:3911:39, 25 May 2021 diff hist +3,311 N Haridasa Thakura was fully surrendered to the lotus feet of Krsna and was always absorbed in thoughts of Krsna by chanting the holy names of the Lord 300,000 times daily as a vow Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Haridāsa Ṭhākura, fully surrendered to the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa, was always absorbed in thoughts of Kṛṣṇa by ch..."
11:3311:33, 25 May 2021 diff hist +3,417 N The illusory energy personally came to test Haridasa Thakura, but herein (CC Antya 3.250) she admits her defeat, for she was unable to captivate him. How is this possible? It was because Haridasa Thakura, fully surrendered to the lotus feet of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The illusory energy personally came to test Haridāsa Ṭhākura, but herein she admits her defeat, for she was unable to capt..."
11:2711:27, 25 May 2021 diff hist +2,915 N The Lord (Krsna) says, mam eva ye prapadyante mayam etam taranti te: (BG 7.14) "One who is surrendered unto Me cannot be conquered by the illusory energy" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord says, mam eva ye prapadyante mayam etam taranti te"|"One who is surrendered unto Me cannot be conquered by the illuso..." current
11:1911:19, 25 May 2021 diff hist +3,342 Maya enchants the entire world. Indeed, people have forgotten the ultimate goal of life because of the dazzling attractions of the material world No edit summary current
11:1611:16, 25 May 2021 diff hist +3,460 N Lord Krsna says: "This divine energy of Mine, consisting of the three modes of material nature, is difficult to overcome. But those who have surrendered unto Me can easily cross beyond it." This was actually proved by the behavior of Haridasa Thakura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This divine energy of Mine, consisting of the three modes of material nature, is difficult to overcome. But those who have sur..."
08:3308:33, 25 May 2021 diff hist +3,068 N If one earns his livelihood by displaying the Deity in the temple, he is not an acarya or gosvami. It would be better for him to accept service even as a sweeper in the street, for that is a more honorable means of earning one’s living Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one earns his livelihood by displaying the Deity in the temple, he is not an ācārya or gosvāmī. It would be better for..."

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