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28 June 2021

• 09:4309:43, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,417 N Sometimes penance and austerity are executed to attract people and receive honor, respect and worship from others. Persons in the mode of passion arrange to be worshiped by subordinates and let them wash their feet and offer riches. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes penance and austerity are executed to attract people and receive honor, respect and worship from others. Persons in..." current
• 09:3509:35, 28 June 2021 diff hist +3,076 N One should be straightforward in his dealing and thereby purify his existence. All these qualities together constitute austerity in mental activities. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should be straightforward in his dealing and thereby purify his existence. All these qualities together constitute austeri..."
• 09:3109:31, 28 June 2021 diff hist +3,155 m Silence means that one is always thinking of self-realization. The person in Krsna consciousness observes perfect silence in this sense. Control of the mind means detaching the mind from sense enjoyment. BG 1972 purports Alankrutha moved page Silence means that one is always thinking of self-realization. The person in Krsna consciousness observes perfect silence in this sense. Control of the mind means detaching the mind from sense enjoyment to Silence means that one is always thinking of self-realization. The person in Krsna consciousness observes perfect silence in this sense. Control of the mind means detaching the mind from sense enjoyment. BG 1972 purports current
• 09:3009:30, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,722 N The mind should be devoid of duplicity, and one should think of the welfare of all. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mind should be devoid of duplicity, and one should think of the welfare of all"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{com..." current
• 09:2509:25, 28 June 2021 diff hist +3,173 N The best course (to satisfying mind) is to divert the mind to the Vedic literature, which is full of satisfying stories, as in the Puranas and the Mahabharata. One can take advantage of this knowledge and thus become purified. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The best course is to divert the mind to the Vedic literature, which is full of satisfying stories"|"One can take advantage of..."
• 09:2009:20, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,997 N In the present age we unnecessarily engage the mind in so many different ways for sense gratification, and so there is no possibility of the mind's becoming satisfied. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the present age we unnecessarily engage the mind in so many different ways for sense gratification, and so there is no poss..."
• 09:1309:13, 28 June 2021 diff hist +3,231 N The best training for the mind is gravity in thought. One should not deviate from Krsna consciousness and must always avoid sense gratification. To purify one's nature is to become Krsna conscious. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The best training for the mind is gravity in thought. One should not deviate from Kṛṣṇa consciousness and must always av..."
• 09:0909:09, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,957 N To make the mind austere is to detach it from sense gratification. It should be so trained that it can be always thinking of doing good for others. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To make the mind austere is to detach it from sense gratification. It should be so trained that it can be always thinking of d..."
• 09:0409:04, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,340 m There is a limitless stock of Vedic literature, and one should study this. This is called penance of speech. BG 1972 purports Alankrutha moved page There is a limitless stock of Vedic literature, and one should study this. This is called penance of speech to There is a limitless stock of Vedic literature, and one should study this. This is called penance of speech. BG 1972 purports current
• 09:0209:02, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,315 N When speaking in spiritual circles, one's statements must be upheld by the scriptures. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When speaking in spiritual circles, one's statements must be upheld by the scriptures"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{..." current
• 08:5508:55, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,075 N One should not talk nonsense. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should not talk nonsense"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-06-28T08:55:47Z}} {{last|2021..." current
• 08:5108:51, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,653 N When a teacher speaks, he can speak the truth for the instruction of his students, but such a teacher should not speak to others who are not his students if he will agitate their minds. This is penance as far as talking is concerned. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when a teacher speaks, he can speak the truth for the instruction of his students, but such a teacher should not speak to othe..."
• 08:4708:47, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,230 N One should not speak in such a way as to agitate the minds of others. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not speak in such a way as to agitate the minds of others"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{..."
• 08:4008:40, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,611 N These (God or the demigods, the perfect, qualified brahmanas and the spiritual master and superiors like father, mother or any person who is conversant with Vedic knowledge) should be given proper respect. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These should be given proper respect"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-06-28T08:40:00Z}} {{l..."
• 08:3208:32, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,529 m The Supreme Godhead here explains the different kinds of austerity and penance. First He explains the austerities and penances practiced by the body. BG 1972 purports Alankrutha moved page The Supreme Godhead here explains the different kinds of austerity and penance. First He explains the austerities and penances practiced by the body to The Supreme Godhead here explains the different kinds of austerity and penance. First He explains the austerities and penances practiced by the body. BG 1972 purports current
• 08:3108:31, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,762 One should not indulge in sex outside of married life, for sex is sanctioned in the scripture only in marriage, not otherwise. This is called celibacy. These are penances and austerities as far as the body is concerned. BG 1972 purports No edit summary current
• 08:2808:28, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,747 N One should practice cleansing oneself externally and internally, and he should learn to become simple in behavior. He should not do anything which is not sanctioned by the scriptural injunction. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should practice cleansing oneself externally and internally, and he should learn to become simple in behavior. He should n..."
• 07:1907:19, 28 June 2021 diff hist +1,871 N Faith in the mode of darkness or ignorance is actually faithlessness. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Faith in the mode of darkness or ignorance is actually faithlessness"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{..." current
• 07:1507:15, 28 June 2021 diff hist +1,909 N Sometimes sacrifices and rituals are performed for elevation to the heavenly kingdom or for some material benefits in this world. Such sacrifices or ritualistic performances are considered to be in the mode of passion. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes sacrifices and rituals are performed for elevation to the heavenly kingdom or for some material benefits in this wor..." current
• 07:1107:11, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,942 N One should go (to a temple or church) simply to offer respect to the Deity. That will place one in the mode of goodness. It is the duty of every civilized man to obey the injunctions of the scriptures and offer respect to the SP of Godhead. BG 1972 pur Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should go simply to offer respect to the Deity. That will place one in the mode of goodness. It is the duty of every civil..." current
• 07:0507:05, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,589 N Everyone thinks that there is no use in going to the temple just to worship God. But worship for economic benefit is not recommended in the scriptural injunction. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone thinks that there is no use in going to the temple just to worship God. But worship for economic benefit is not recom..."
• 07:0107:01, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,578 N One should go to a temple or church as a matter of duty, offer respect to the Supreme Personality of Godhead and offer flowers and eatables. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should go to a temple or church as a matter of duty, offer respect to the Supreme Personality of Godhead and offer flowers..."
• 06:5806:58, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,696 N For example, the performance of rituals in temples or in churches. Generally they are performed with the purpose of material benefit, but that is not in the mode of goodness. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"for example, the performance of rituals in temples or in churches. Generally they are performed with the purpose of material b..." current
• 06:5306:53, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,649 N The general tendency is to offer sacrifice with some purpose in mind, but here (BG 17.11) it is stated that sacrifice should be performed without any such desire. It should be done as a matter of duty. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The general tendency is to offer sacrifice with some purpose in mind, but here it is stated that sacrifice should be performed..."
• 06:4606:46, 28 June 2021 diff hist +4,942 m To make food antiseptic, eatable and palatable for all persons, one should offer food to the Supreme Personality of Godhead. BG 1972 purports Alankrutha moved page To make food antiseptic, eatable and palatable for all persons, one should offer food to the Supreme Personality of Godhead to To make food antiseptic, eatable and palatable for all persons, one should offer food to the Supreme Personality of Godhead. BG 1972 purports current
• 06:4406:44, 28 June 2021 diff hist +5,090 N Any food prepared by the injunction of the scripture offered to the Supreme Personality of Godhead can be taken even if prepared long, long ago, because such food is transcendental. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Any food prepared by the injunction of the scripture offered to the Supreme Personality of Godhead can be taken even if prepar..." current
• 06:4006:40, 28 June 2021 diff hist +4,935 Devotion and love are the chief things which the Supreme Personality of Godhead accepts. But it is also mentioned that the prasadam should be prepared in a particular way. BG 1972 purports No edit summary current
• 06:3706:37, 28 June 2021 diff hist +4,989 N In Bhagavad-gita the Supreme Lord says that He accepts preparations of vegetables, flour and milk when offered with devotion. Patram puspam phalam toyam. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Supreme Lord says that He accepts preparations of vegetables, flour and milk when offered with devotion"}} {{notes|}} {{co..." current
• 06:2806:28, 28 June 2021 diff hist +4,838 N The best food is the remnant of what is offered to the Supreme Personality of Godhead. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The best food is the remnant of what is offered to the Supreme Personality of Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{..." current
• 06:2406:24, 28 June 2021 diff hist +5,337 N The remnants of food are considered to be in the mode of darkness, and they increase infection or disease. Such foodstuffs, although very palatable to persons in the mode of darkness, are neither liked nor even touched by those in goodness. BG 1972 pur Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the remnants of food are considered to be in the mode of darkness, and they increase infection or disease. Such foodstuffs, al..."
• 02:4202:42, 28 June 2021 diff hist +5,187 N Foods in the mode of ignorance or darkness are essentially those that are not fresh. Any food cooked more than three hours before it is eaten (except prasadam, food offered to the Lord) is considered to be in the mode of darkness. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Foods in the mode of ignorance or darkness are essentially those that are not fresh. Any food cooked more than three hours bef..." current
• 02:3802:38, 28 June 2021 diff hist 0 m Because they (food cooked more than three hours before it is eaten) are decomposing, such foods give a bad odor, which often attracts people in mode of darkness but repulses those in the mode of goodness. BG 1972 purports Alankrutha moved page Because they (food cooked more than three hours before it is eaten) are decomposing, such foods give a bad odor, which often attracts people in this mode but repulses those in the mode of goodness. BG 1972 purports to Because they (food cooked more than three hours before it is eaten) are decomposing, such foods give a bad odor, which often attracts people in mode of darkness but repulses those in the mode of goodness. BG 1972 purports current
• 02:3702:37, 28 June 2021 diff hist +5,086 N Because they (food cooked more than three hours before it is eaten) are decomposing, such foods give a bad odor, which often attracts people in mode of darkness but repulses those in the mode of goodness. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because they are decomposing, such foods give a bad odor, which often attracts people in this mode but repulses those in the m..."
• 02:2002:20, 28 June 2021 diff hist +4,998 m Slaughter is the way of subhumans. Protein is amply available through split peas, dhall, whole wheat, etc. BG 1972 purports Alankrutha moved page Slaughter is the way of subhumans. Protein is amply available through split peas, dal, whole wheat, etc to Slaughter is the way of subhumans. Protein is amply available through split peas, dhall, whole wheat, etc. BG 1972 purports current
• 02:1502:15, 28 June 2021 diff hist +4,983 N Animal fat is available in the form of milk, which is the most wonderful of all foods. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Animal fat is available in the form of milk, which is the most wonderful of all foods"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{..." current
• 02:1102:11, 28 June 2021 diff hist +5,349 N They (some other foods, such as baked corn and molasses) are quite distinct from untouchable things like meat and liquor. Fatty foods, as mentioned in the eighth verse (BG 7), have no connection with animal fat obtained by slaughter. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They are quite distinct from untouchable things like meat and liquor. Fatty foods, as mentioned in the eighth verse, have no c..." current
• 02:0502:05, 28 June 2021 diff hist +5,203 N Some other foods, such as baked corn and molasses, while not very palatable in themselves, can be made pleasant when mixed with milk or other foods. They are then in the mode of goodness. All these foods are pure by nature. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some other foods, such as baked corn and molasses, while not very palatable in themselves, can be made pleasant when mixed wit..." current
• 01:5701:57, 28 June 2021 diff hist +5,214 N In the past, great authorities selected those foods that best aid health and increase life's duration, such as milk products, sugar, rice, wheat, fruits and vegetables. These foods are very dear to those in the mode of goodness. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the past, great authorities selected those foods that best aid health and increase life's duration, such as milk products,..." current
• 01:5301:53, 28 June 2021 diff hist +4,935 N The purpose of food is to increase the duration of life, purify the mind and aid bodily strength. This is its only purpose. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The purpose of food is to increase the duration of life, purify the mind and aid bodily strength. This is its only purpose"}}..."
• 01:4901:49, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,811 N There are missionary workers who advocate that one can do whatever he likes & attain perfection. But these foolish guides are not acting according to the direction of the scripture. They are manufacturing ways and misleading people in general. BG 1972 p Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are missionary workers who advocate that one can do whatever he likes and attain perfection. But these foolish guides ar..."
• 01:4601:46, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,799 N Those who can understand analytically what kind of performances are in what modes of material nature are actually wise; those who consider all kinds of sacrifice or foods or charity to be the same cannot discriminate, and they are foolish. BG 1972 pur Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who can understand analytically what kind of performances are in what modes of material nature are actually wise; those..." current
• 01:4201:42, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,612 N In terms of different situations and the modes of material nature, there are differences in the manner of eating, performing sacrifices, austerities and charities. They are not all conducted on the same level. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In terms of different situations and the modes of material nature, there are differences in the manner of eating, performing s..." current
• 01:3701:37, 28 June 2021 diff hist +4,282 N If such persons (demoniac persons) are fortunate enough to be guided by a spiritual master who can direct them to the path of Vedic wisdom, they can get out of this entanglement and ultimately achieve the supreme goal. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If, however, such persons are fortunate enough to be guided by a spiritual master who can direct them to the path of Vedic wis..."
• 01:2301:23, 28 June 2021 diff hist +3,905 N One should always remember the ultimate end of the demoniac people, as described in the previous chapter (BG 16). BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should always remember the ultimate end of the demoniac people, as described in the previous chapter"}} {{notes|}} {{compi..."
• 01:1701:17, 28 June 2021 diff hist +4,043 N Such demonstrations (unauthorized fasting or austerities for some ulterior purpose) are insults to the Supreme Personality of Godhead because they are enacted in disobedience to the Vedic scriptural injunctions. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such demonstrations are insults to the Supreme Personality of Godhead because they are enacted in disobedience to the Vedic sc..."
• 01:1301:13, 28 June 2021 diff hist +4,031 N These acts (unauthorized fasting or austerities for some political end) are not approved by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and He says that those who engage in them are demons. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These acts are not approved by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and He says that those who engage in them are demons"}} {{n..."
• 01:0801:08, 28 June 2021 diff hist +4,254 N A demoniac person may think that he can force his enemy or other parties to comply with his desire by this method (unauthorized fasting or austerities for some political end), but sometimes one dies by such fasting. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A demoniac person may think that he can force his enemy or other parties to comply with his desire by this method, but sometim..."
• 01:0301:03, 28 June 2021 diff hist +4,127 N Unauthorized fasting or austerities for some political end are certainly very disturbing to others. They are not mentioned in the Vedic literature. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such unauthorized fasting or austerities for some political end are certainly very disturbing to others. They are not mentione..." current
• 00:5900:59, 28 June 2021 diff hist +4,248 N By such activities (unauthorized fasting or austerities), not only are the combination of material elements of which the body is constructed disturbed, but also the Supreme Personality of Godhead Himself living within the body. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By such activities, not only are the combination of material elements of which the body is constructed disturbed, but also the..." current
• 00:5300:53, 28 June 2021 diff hist +4,011 N Actually, they (persons who manufacture modes of austerity and penances which are not mentioned in the scriptural injunctions) act out of pride, false ego, lust and attachment for material enjoyment. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually, they act out of pride, false ego, lust and attachment for material enjoyment"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {..."