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17:1317:13, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,333 A brahmana is supposed to devote his whole life to understanding Brahman. BG 1972 purports No edit summary
17:0917:09, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,616 N The injunction is that charity should be given to the brahmanas. Why? Because they are engaged in higher cultivation of spiritual knowledge. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the injunction is that charity should be given to the"|"Why? Because they are engaged in higher cultivation of spiritual knowl..."
17:0717:07, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,726 N According to Vedic literature, it is enjoined that charity should be given to the brahmanas. This practice is still followed, although not very nicely in terms of the Vedic injunction. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Vedic literature, it is enjoined that charity should be given to the"|"This practice is still followed, although..." current
17:0017:00, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,637 N Because Krsna is good, His cause is also good. Thus charity should be given to a person who is engaged in Krsna consciousness. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because Kṛṣṇa is good, His cause is also good. Thus charity should be given to a person who is engaged in Kṛṣṇa co..." current
16:5916:59, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,899 N As far as charity is concerned, one should give 50% of his earnings to some good cause. And what is a good cause? It is that which is conducted in terms of Krsna consciousness. That is not only a good cause, but it is the best cause. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as charity is concerned, one should give fifty percent of his earnings to some good cause. And what is a good cause? It..."
16:5216:52, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,672 N Everything done in the mode of goodness does advance one, however, and fasting done in terms of the Vedic injunctions enriches one in spiritual knowledge. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everything done in the mode of goodness does advance one, however, and fasting done in terms of the Vedic injunctions enriches..." current
16:4916:49, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,769 N One should not fast for some political purpose; that is described in Bhagavad-gita as fasting in ignorance, and anything done in ignorance or passion does not lead to spiritual advancement. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not fast for some political purpose; that is described in"|"as fasting in ignorance, and anything done in ignorance..." current
16:4716:47, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,445 N One should not fast unnecessarily or against Vedic injunctions. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should not fast unnecessarily or against Vedic injunctions"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first..." current
16:4316:43, 29 May 2021 diff hist +12,160 N There are prescriptions for fasting on certain days of the month. One may not be inclined to practice such fasting, but because of his determination to make advancement in the science of KC, he should accept such bodily troubles. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there are prescriptions for fasting on certain days of the month. One may not be inclined to practice such fasting, but becaus..."
15:0015:00, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,565 N Sometimes it is very troublesome to rise early in the morning, but whatever voluntary trouble one may suffer in this way is called penance. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes it is very troublesome to rise early in the morning, but whatever voluntary trouble one may suffer in this way is ca..." current
14:5814:58, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,559 N Tapas means austerity or penance. There are many rules and definitions in the Vedas which apply here, like rising early in the morning and taking a bath. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"means austerity or penance. There are many rules and definitions in the Vedas which apply here, like rising early in the morni..."
14:5214:52, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,698 One should not be eager to gather more and more material goods by unnecessary activity. One should be satisfied with whatever is obtained by the grace of the Supreme Lord; that is called satisfaction. BG 1972 purports No edit summary current
14:4714:47, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,735 N A person in Krsna consciousness has nothing to reject and nothing to accept unless it is useful in the prosecution of Krsna consciousness. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A person in Kṛṣṇa consciousness has nothing to reject and nothing to accept unless it is useful in the prosecution of K..." current
14:4114:41, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,916 N Equanimity, refers to freedom from attachment and aversion. To be very much attached or to be very much detached is not the best. This material world should be accepted without attachment or aversion. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"equanimity, refers to freedom from attachment and aversion. To be very much attached or to be very much detached is not the be..."
14:3714:37, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,361 N Which furthers the future spiritual happiness of the people in general is called nonviolence. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"which furthers the future spiritual happiness of the people in general is called nonviolence"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Sharmist..." current
14:3514:35, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,597 The human body is meant for spiritual realization, so any movement or any commissions which do not further that end commit violence on the human body. BG 1972 purports No edit summary current
14:2114:21, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,392 N They (politicians, sociologists, philanthropists, etc.) do not know what is actually beneficial for human society. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they do not know what is actually beneficial for human society"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first..."
14:1914:19, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,665 N Material activities that are promised by so many politicians, sociologists, philanthropists, etc., do not produce very good results because the politicians and philanthropists have no transcendental vision. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Material activities that are promised by so many politicians, sociologists, philanthropists, etc., do not produce very good re..."
10:3210:32, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,795 N This fear is a condition of persons who are not in Krsna consciousness. Bhayam, fearlessness, is only possible for one in Krsna consciousness. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This fear is a condition of persons who are not in Kṛṣṇa consciousness"|"fearlessness, is only possible for one in Kṛ..."
10:2810:28, 29 May 2021 diff hist +12,005 N Those who are confident that they are not the material body, that they are spiritual parts of the SPG and are therefore engaged in the transcendental service of the Supreme Godhead, have nothing to fear. Their future is very bright. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who are confident that they are not the material body, that they are spiritual parts of the Supreme Personality of Godhe..."
10:2510:25, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,495 N In the Srimad-Bhagavatam, it is stated that fear is caused by our absorption in the illusory energy. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"fear is caused by our absorption in the illusory energy"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-0..."
10:2010:20, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,925 N If we want to get free from anxiety, then the best course is to understand Krsna and be situated always in Krsna consciousness. In that way we will be free from all fear. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we want to get free from anxiety, then the best course is to understand Kṛṣṇa and be situated always in Kṛṣṇa c..."
10:1710:17, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,743 N Others (who are not in Krsna consciousness) do not know what their future holds; they have no knowledge of what the next life holds. So they are therefore in constant anxiety. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Others, however, do not know what their future holds; they have no knowledge of what the next life holds. So they are therefor..." current
10:1210:12, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,707 A person in Krsna consciousness has no fear because by his activities he is sure to go back to the spiritual sky, back home, back to Godhead. Therefore his future is very bright. BG 1972 purports No edit summary
10:0910:09, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,336 Fear is due to worrying about the future. BG 1972 purports No edit summary current
10:0510:05, 29 May 2021 diff hist +12,017 N Birth, should be understood to refer to the body. As far as the soul is concerned, there is neither birth nor death; that we have discussed in the beginning of Bhagavad-gita. Birth & death apply to one's embodiment in the material world. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"birth, should be understood to refer to the body. As far as the soul is concerned, there is neither birth nor death; that we h..."
09:5709:57, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,636 N Anything favorable for the development of Krsna consciousness should be accepted, and anything unfavorable should be rejected. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anything favorable for the development of Kṛṣṇa consciousness should be accepted, and anything unfavorable should be rej..."
09:5609:56, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,585 N Which is painful or which causes distress is that which is unfavorable for the cultivation of Krsna consciousness. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"which is painful or which causes distress is that which is unfavorable for the cultivation of Kṛṣṇa consciousness"}} {{n..." current
09:5309:53, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,721 N Sukham, pleasure or happiness, should always be in that which is favorable for the cultivation of the spiritual knowledge of Krsna consciousness. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"pleasure or happiness, should always be in that which is favorable for the cultivation of the spiritual knowledge of Krsna con..." current
09:5109:51, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,891 N The power of thought should be developed in association with persons who are authorities in the scriptures, saintly persons and spiritual masters and those whose thinking is highly developed. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The power of thought should be developed in association with persons who are authorities in the scriptures, saintly persons an..."
09:4409:44, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,700 The mind should be used to understand the prime necessity of human beings, and that should be presented authoritatively. BG 1972 purports No edit summary current
09:4009:40, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,937 N The mind should not indulge in unnecessary thoughts; that is called samah, or calmness. Nor should one spend one's time pondering over earning money. That is a misuse of the thinking power. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the mind should not indulge in unnecessary thoughts; that is called śamaḥ, or calmness. Nor should one spend one's time pon..."
09:3509:35, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,716 There is no prohibition against meeting the proper needs of the senses, but unnecessary sense enjoyment is detrimental for spiritual advancement. Therefore the senses should be restrained from unnecessary use. BG 1972 purports No edit summary current
09:3209:32, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,416 N Self-control means that the senses should not be used for unnecessary personal enjoyment. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Self-control means that the senses should not be used for unnecessary personal enjoyment"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}..." current
08:1308:13, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,387 N Truthfulness demands that the facts be presented as they are for the benefit of others. That is the definition of truth. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Truthfulness demands that the facts be presented as they are for the benefit of others. That is the definition of truth"}} {{n..." current
08:0708:07, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,474 N The truth should be spoken in a straight and forward way, so that others will understand actually what the facts are. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The truth should be spoken in a straight and forward way, so that others will understand actually what the facts are"}} {{note..." current
08:0308:03, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,536 N According to social conventions, it is said that one can speak the truth only when it is palatable to others. But that is not truthfulness. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to social conventions, it is said that one can speak the truth only when it is palatable to others. But that is not..."
08:0108:01, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,470 N Satyam, truthfulness, means that facts should be presented as they are for the benefit of others. Facts should not be misrepresented. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"truthfulness, means that facts should be presented as they are for the benefit of others. Facts should not be misrepresented"}..." current
07:5607:56, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,456 Ksama, forgiveness, should be practiced, and one should excuse the minor offenses of others. BG 1972 purports No edit summary current
07:5307:53, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,252 Nothing should be accepted blindly; everything should be accepted with care and with caution. BG 1972 purports No edit summary current
07:3707:37, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,272 N Knowledge means knowing the distinction between spirit and matter. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Knowledge means knowing the distinction between spirit and matter"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{complete|ALL}} {{fi..." current
07:3307:33, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,458 N Ordinary knowledge obtained by a university education pertains only to matter, and it is not accepted here (in BG 10.4-5) as knowledge. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ordinary knowledge obtained by a university education pertains only to matter, and it is not accepted here as knowledge"}} {{n..."
07:2007:20, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,521 N Intelligence refers to the power of analyzing things in proper perspective, and knowledge refers to understanding what is spirit and what is matter. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Intelligence refers to the power of analyzing things in proper perspective, and knowledge refers to understanding what is spir..." current
07:1807:18, 29 May 2021 diff hist +11,211 N The different qualities of living entities, be they good or bad, are all created by Krsna. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The different qualities of living entities, be they good or bad, are all created by Kṛṣṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Sharm..." current
07:1207:12, 29 May 2021 diff hist +5,846 N Anyone acting under the direction of the Supreme Lord is actually a sannyasi and a yogi, and not the man who has simply taken the dress of the sannyasi, or a pseudo-yogi. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone acting under the direction of the Supreme Lord is actually"|"and not the man who has simply taken the dress of the"}} {..." current
07:0907:09, 29 May 2021 diff hist +5,800 N The transcendental attitude of the devotee in the performance of activities is actually that of renunciation, and this is called sannyasa. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The transcendental attitude of the devotee in the performance of activities is actually that of renunciation, and this is call..." current
07:0507:05, 29 May 2021 diff hist +6,077 N The spiritual master, saintly persons and scriptures direct in the same way. There is no contradiction in these three sources. All actions done under such direction are free from the reactions of pious or impious activities. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The spiritual master, saintly persons and scriptures direct in the same way. There is no contradiction in these three sources...."
07:0307:03, 29 May 2021 diff hist +5,836 N Because the spiritual master is the representative of the Supreme Lord, his direction is directly the direction of the Supreme Lord. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because the spiritual master is the representative of the Supreme Lord, his direction is directly the direction of the Supreme..." current
06:5606:56, 29 May 2021 diff hist +6,081 N If we at all want our activities to he auspicious, then we should work under the directions of the Supreme Lord. Such directions are given in authoritative scriptures such as Srimad-Bhagavatam & BG, or from a bona fide spiritual master. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if we at all want our activities to he auspicious, then we should work under the directions of the Supreme Lord. Such directio..."
06:5006:50, 29 May 2021 diff hist +5,728 Real auspiciousness depends on activities in Krsna consciousness in full devotion and service. BG 1972 purports No edit summary current

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