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06:4306:43, 1 June 2021 diff hist +3,401 N The two different names of address given to Arjuna are significant. To address him as Kaunteya signifies his great blood relations from his mother's side; and to address him as Bharata signifies his greatness from his father's side. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The two different names of address given to Arjuna are also significant. To address him as Kaunteya signifies his great blood..."
06:2806:28, 1 June 2021 diff hist +3,242 N To fight is the religious principle of the ksatriyas, and although one has to fight with some friend or relative, one should not deviate from his prescribed duty. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"to fight is the religious principle of the kṣatriyas, and although one has to fight with some friend or relative, one should..."
06:1906:19, 1 June 2021 diff hist +3,307 N A woman does not hesitate to cook in the kitchen in the months of May and June, the hottest part of the summer season. One has to execute his duty in spite of climatic inconveniences Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a woman does not hesitate to cook in the kitchen in the months of May and June, the hottest part of the summer season. One has..."

14:2714:27, 31 May 2021 diff hist +3,161 N It is very cold at that time (during the month of Magha, January-February), but in spite of that a man who abides by the religious principles does not hesitate to take his bath (in the early morning). BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is very cold at that time, but in spite of that a man who abides by the religious principles does not hesitate to take his..."
14:0914:09, 31 May 2021 diff hist +3,060 N In the proper discharge of duty, one has to learn to tolerate nonpermanent appearances and disappearances of happiness and distress. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the proper discharge of duty, one has to learn to tolerate nonpermanent appearances and disappearances of happiness and dis..."
13:5313:53, 31 May 2021 diff hist +5,485 N Under the circumstances (in BG 2.13), it is admitted that Lord Krsna is the Supreme Lord, superior in position to the living entity, Arjuna, who is a forgotten soul deluded by maya. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Under the circumstances, it is admitted that Lord Kṛṣṇa is the Supreme Lord, superior in position to the living entity,..."
13:4213:42, 31 May 2021 diff hist +4,982 N If both of them (Krsna and Arjuna) are deluded by the illusory energy (maya), then there is no need of one being the instructor and the other the instructed. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"then there is no need of one being the instructor and the other the instructed"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|AL..."
11:1011:10, 31 May 2021 diff hist +5,003 N When the sky is reflected in water, the reflections represent both the sun and the moon and the stars also. The stars can be compared to the living entities and the sun or the moon to the Supreme Lord. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the sky is reflected in water, the reflections represent both the sun and the moon and the stars also. The stars can be c..."
11:0711:07, 31 May 2021 diff hist +5,126 N The theory of reflection can be applied to the Supersoul who is present in each and every individual body and is known as the Paramatma, who is different from the individual living entity. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The theory of reflection can be applied to the Supersoul who is present in each and every individual body and is known as the..."
10:5510:55, 31 May 2021 diff hist +5,074 N These fragmental portions (of the Supreme) are eternally so, and even after liberation, the individual soul remains the same - fragmental. But once liberated, he lives an eternal life in bliss & knowledge with the Personality of Godhead. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These fragmental portions are eternally so, and even after liberation, the individual soul remains the same—fragmental. But..."
10:1210:12, 31 May 2021 diff hist +4,754 N As confirmed in the Gita, the fragmental portions of the Supreme exist eternally (sanatana) and are called ksara; that is, they have a tendency to fall down into material nature. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they have a tendency to fall down into material nature"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-05-31T1..." current
09:3709:37, 31 May 2021 diff hist +5,080 N Cutting into different individual souls (as proposed by the Mayavadi theory) would make the Supreme cleavable or changeable, against the principle of the Supreme Soul being unchangeable. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such cutting into different individual souls would make the Supreme cleavable or changeable, against the principle of the Supr..."
09:3209:32, 31 May 2021 diff hist +5,078 N The Mayavadi theory of oneness of the spirit soul cannot be entertained on the ground that spirit soul cannot be cut into pieces as a fragmental portion. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Māyāvādī theory of oneness of the spirit soul cannot be entertained on the ground that spirit soul cannot be cut into..." current
09:2409:24, 31 May 2021 diff hist +4,985 N Any man who has perfect knowledge of the constitution of the individual soul, the Supersoul, and nature - both material and spiritual - is called a dhira or a most sober man. Such a man is never deluded by the change of bodies. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Any man who has perfect knowledge of the constitution of the individual soul, the Supersoul, and nature—both material and sp..."
09:1709:17, 31 May 2021 diff hist +4,947 N Bhisma and Drona, being noble souls, were surely going to have either spiritual bodies in the next life, or at least life in heavenly bodies for superior enjoyment of material existence. So, in either case, there was no cause of lamentation. BG 1972 pur Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhīṣma and Droṇa, being noble souls, were surely going to have either spiritual bodies in the next life, or at least life..."
08:2408:24, 31 May 2021 diff hist +5,007 N The change of body account for varieties of enjoyment or suffering, according to one's work in life. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"changes of body account for varieties of enjoyment or suffering, according to one's work in life"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirm..."

16:2016:20, 30 May 2021 diff hist +5,118 N The individual soul finally changes the body at death and transmigrates to another body; and since it is sure to have another body in the next birth - either material or spiritual. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This individual soul finally changes the body at death and transmigrates to another body; and since it is sure to have another..."
15:2815:28, 30 May 2021 diff hist +5,106 N Since every living entity is an individual soul, each is changing his body every moment, manifesting sometimes as a child, sometimes as a youth, & sometimes as an old man. Yet the same spirit soul is there & does not undergo any change. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since every living entity is an individual soul, each is changing his body every moment, manifesting sometimes as a child, som..."
14:5714:57, 30 May 2021 diff hist −29 If individuality refers to the empirical universe, then there is no need of teaching by the Lord. The plurality of the individual soul and of the Lord is an eternal fact, and it is confirmed by the Vedas as above mentioned (in BG 2.12). BG 1972 purports No edit summary current
14:5614:56, 30 May 2021 diff hist +7,244 N If individuality refers to the empirical universe, then there is no need of teaching by the Lord. The plurality of the individual soul and of the Lord is an eternal fact, and it is confirmed by the Vedas as above mentioned (in BG 2.12). BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If individuality refers to the empirical universe, then there is no need of teaching by the Lord. The plurality of the individ..."
14:5014:50, 30 May 2021 diff hist +6,875 N Lord Caitanya has forbidden us to read commentations made by the Mayavadis and warns that one who takes to such an understanding of the Mayavadi philosophy loses all power to understand the real mystery of the Gita. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya has forbidden us to read commentations made by the Māyāvādīs and warns that one who takes to such an underst..."
14:4614:46, 30 May 2021 diff hist +6,820 N The Gita cannot be touched by persons who envy the very existence of the Lord. Therefore, the Mayavadi explanation of the Gita is a most misleading presentation of the whole truth. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"touched by persons who envy the very existence of the Lord. Therefore, the Māyāvādī explanation"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|N..."
14:3914:39, 30 May 2021 diff hist +6,881 N One cannot have a taste of honey unless one opens the bottle. Similarly, the mysticism of the Bhagavad-gita can be understood only by devotees, and no one else can taste it, as it is stated in the Fourth Chapter of the book. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One cannot have a taste of honey unless one opens the bottle. Similarly, the mysticism of the Bhagavad-gītā can be understoo..."
14:3314:33, 30 May 2021 diff hist +7,044 N Those who are envious of Krsna as the SP of Godhead have no bona fide access to the great literature (of Bhagavad-gita). The nondevotee's approach to the teachings of the Gita is something like bees licking on a bottle of honey. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are envious of Kṛṣṇa as the Supreme Personality of Godhead have no bona fide access to the great literature. T..."
14:2614:26, 30 May 2021 diff hist +6,646 N It is clearly mentioned in many places in the Gita that this spiritual individuality is understood by those who are devotees of the Lord. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"that this spiritual individuality is understood by those who are devotees of the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{comp..." current
14:0914:09, 30 May 2021 diff hist +6,598 N Individuality is maintained on spiritual grounds and is thus confirmed by great acaryas like Sri Ramanuja and others. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"individuality is maintained on spiritual grounds and is thus confirmed by great"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}} {{complete|A..."
13:3613:36, 30 May 2021 diff hist +6,846 N After condemning the bodily conception of the living entities, how was it possible for Krsna to place a conventional proposition on the body again. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After condemning the bodily conception of the living entities, how was it possible for Kṛṣṇa to place a conventional pro..." current
13:3213:32, 30 May 2021 diff hist +6,758 N The Mayavadi argues that the plurality mentioned in this verse (BG 2.12) is conventional and that it refers to the body. But previous to this verse such a bodily conception is already condemned. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Māyāvādī argues that the plurality mentioned in this verse is conventional and that it refers to the body. But previou..." current
13:2913:29, 30 May 2021 diff hist −121 The Gita is above such literature (of the common man). No mundane book compares with the Bhagavad-gita. When one accepts Krsna as an ordinary man, the Gita loses all importance. BG 1972 purports No edit summary current
13:2813:28, 30 May 2021 diff hist +7,081 N The Gita is above such literature (of the common man). No mundane book compares with the Bhagavad-gita. When one accepts Krsna as an ordinary man, the Gita loses all importance. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Gītā is above such literature. No mundane book compares with the Bhagavad-gītā. When one accepts Kṛṣṇa as an ord..."
13:2613:26, 30 May 2021 diff hist +6,676 N A common man with all the four defects of human frailty is unable to teach that which is worth hearing. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A common man with all the four defects of human frailty is unable to teach that which is worth hearing"}} {{notes|}} {{compile..." current
13:1913:19, 30 May 2021 diff hist +6,961 N Krsna has maintained spiritual individuality all along; if He is accepted as an ordinary conditioned soul in individual consciousness, then His Bhagavad-gita has no value as authoritative scripture. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa has maintained spiritual individuality all along; if He is accepted as an ordinary conditioned soul in individual..."
13:1713:17, 30 May 2021 diff hist +7,062 N Krsna affirms His individuality in the past and confirms His individuality in the future also. He has confirmed His individuality in many ways, and impersonal Brahman has been declared to be subordinate to Him. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa affirms His individuality in the past and confirms His individuality in the future also. He has confirmed His indi..." current
13:1313:13, 30 May 2021 diff hist +6,817 N The Mayavadi may argue that the individuality spoken of by Krsna is not spiritual, but material. Even accepting the argument that the individuality is material, then how can one distinguish Krsna's individuality? BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Māyāvādī may argue that the individuality spoken of by Kṛṣṇa is not spiritual, but material. Even accepting the..." current
13:1113:11, 30 May 2021 diff hist +6,583 N If individuality is not a fact, then Krsna would not have stressed it so much - even for the future. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If individuality is not a fact, then Kṛṣṇa would not have stressed it so much—even for the future"}} {{notes|}} {{comp..." current
13:0913:09, 30 May 2021 diff hist −135 Krsna clearly says that in the future also the individuality of the Lord and others, as it is confirmed in the Upanisads, will continue eternally. This statement of Krsna is authoritative because Krsna cannot be subject to illusion. BG 1972 purports No edit summary current
13:0813:08, 30 May 2021 diff hist +7,118 N Krsna clearly says that in the future also the individuality of the Lord and others, as it is confirmed in the Upanisads, will continue eternally. This statement of Krsna is authoritative because Krsna cannot be subject to illusion. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa clearly says herein that in the future also the individuality of the Lord and others, as it is confirmed in the Up..."
13:0513:05, 30 May 2021 diff hist +6,649 N The theory that we only think of individuality in the conditioned state is not supported herein (BG 1.12). BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nor is the theory that we only think of individuality in the conditioned state supported herein"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirma..." current
12:5712:57, 30 May 2021 diff hist +6,797 N Their (Krsna's, Arjuna's and the assembled kings') individuality existed in the past, and their individuality will continue in the future without interruption. Therefore, there is no cause for lamentation for anyone. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Their individuality existed in the past, and their individuality will continue in the future without interruption. Therefore,..."
12:5412:54, 30 May 2021 diff hist +6,709 N It is not that they (Krsna, Arjuna and the assembled kings) did not exist as individuals in the past, and it is not that they will not remain eternal persons. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is not that they did not exist as individuals in the past, and it is not that they will not remain eternal persons"}} {{not..."
11:2211:22, 30 May 2021 diff hist +6,905 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is the supreme individual person, and Arjuna, the Lord's eternal associate, and all the kings assembled there (at the battlefield of Kuruksetra) are individual, eternal persons. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Personality of Godhead is the supreme individual person, and Arjuna, the Lord's eternal associate, and all the kin..." current
11:0511:05, 30 May 2021 diff hist +6,738 N The Lord is eternally the maintainer of the individual living entities both in their conditioned as well as in their liberated situations. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord is eternally the maintainer of the individual living entities both in their conditioned as well as in their liberated..."
10:4910:49, 30 May 2021 diff hist +6,684 N The Lord says clearly that He Himself, Arjuna, and all the kings who are assembled on the battlefield (of Kuruksetra), are eternally individual beings. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord says clearly that He Himself, Arjuna, and all the kings who are assembled on the battlefield, are eternally individua..." current
10:4210:42, 30 May 2021 diff hist +6,682 N The same Vedic truth given to Arjuna (in BG 2.12) is given to all persons in the world who pose themselves as very learned but factually have but a poor fund of knowledge. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The same Vedic truth given to Arjuna is given to all persons in the world who pose themselves as very learned but factually ha..."
10:3810:38, 30 May 2021 diff hist +7,055 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is also, by His plenary portions, alive in the heart of every living entity. Only saintly persons who can see, within and without, the same Supreme Lord, can actually attain to perfect & eternal peace. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Supreme Personality of Godhead is also, by His plenary portions, alive in the heart of every living entity. Only saintly perso..." current
10:3610:36, 30 May 2021 diff hist +6,759 In the Vedas, in the Katha Upanisad as well as in the Svetasvatara Upanisad, it is said that the Supreme Personality of Godhead is the maintainer of innumerable living entities. BG 1972 purports No edit summary current
10:3210:32, 30 May 2021 diff hist +6,836 N The Supreme Personality of Godhead is the maintainer of innumerable living entities, in terms of their different situations according to individual work and reaction of work. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Supreme Personality of Godhead is the maintainer of innumerable living entities, in terms of their different situations ac..." current
10:0710:07, 30 May 2021 diff hist +2,712 N For him (the learned man who knows that the body is destined to be vanquished today or tomorrow) there is no cause for lamentation, regardless of the condition of the material body. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"for him there is no cause for lamentation, regardless of the condition of the material body"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Nirmal}}..." current
10:0310:03, 30 May 2021 diff hist +2,695 N The body is born and is destined to be vanquished today or tomorrow; therefore the body is not as important as the soul. One who knows this is actually learned. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The body is born and is destined to be vanquished today or tomorrow; therefore the body is not as important as the soul. One w..."
10:0210:02, 30 May 2021 diff hist +2,783 N As he (Arjuna) did not happen to be a very learned man, he was consequently lamenting for something which was unworthy of lamentation. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As he did not happen to be a very learned man, he was consequently lamenting for something which was unworthy of lamentation"}..."

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