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29 June 2021

• 02:1802:18, 29 June 2021 diff hist +3,656 N Although fire is necessary where there is smoke, there is no overt manifestation of fire in the early stage. This stage is like the beginning of Krsna consciousness. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although fire is necessary where there is smoke, there is no overt manifestation of fire in the early stage. This stage is lik..." current
• 02:0002:00, 29 June 2021 diff hist +3,896 N When lust is compared to smoke, it is understood that the fire of the living spark can be a little perceived. In other words, when the living entity exhibits his Krsna consciousness slightly, he may be likened to the fire covered by smoke. BG 1972 pur Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When lust is compared to smoke, it is understood that the fire of the living spark can be a little perceived. In other words,..." current
• 01:5601:56, 29 June 2021 diff hist +4,003 There are three degrees of covering of the living entity by which his pure consciousness is obscured. This covering is but lust under different manifestations like smoke in the fire, dust on the mirror, and the womb about the embryo. BG 1972 purports No edit summary current

28 June 2021

• 15:3715:37, 28 June 2021 diff hist +3,937 N Lust and wrath, when they are employed in Krsna consciousness, become our friends instead of our enemies. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"lust and wrath, when they are employed in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, become our friends instead of our enemies"}} {{notes|}} {..." current
• 15:3515:35, 28 June 2021 diff hist +3,954 N Hanuman, the great servitor of Lord Rama, engaged his wrath upon his enemies for the satisfaction of the Lord. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hanumān, the great servitor of Lord Rama, engaged his wrath upon his enemies for the satisfaction of the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {..." current
• 15:3215:32, 28 June 2021 diff hist +4,276 m If lust is transformed into love for the Supreme, or transformed into Krsna consciousness-or, in other words, desiring everything for Krsna - then both lust and wrath can be spiritualized. BG 1972 purports Alankrutha moved page If lust is transformed into love for the Supreme, or transformed into Krsna consciousness - or, in other words, desiring everything for Krsna - then both lust and wrath can be spiritualized to If lust is transformed into love for the Supreme, or transformed into Krsna consciousness-or, in other words, desiring everything for Krsna - then both lust and wrath can be spiritualized. BG 1972 purports current
• 15:2315:23, 28 June 2021 diff hist +4,059 N The Supreme is defined in Srimad-Bhagavatam as janmadyasya yato 'nvayad itaratas ca, or, "The origin of everything is the Supreme Brahman." Therefore, the origin of lust is also in the Supreme. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The origin of everything is the Supreme Brahman"|"the Supreme is defined"|"the origin of lust is also in the Supreme"}} {{note..." current
• 15:1815:18, 28 June 2021 diff hist +3,982 N This inquiry (about one's real position) is the beginning of the Vedanta-sutras, wherein it is said, athato brahma-jijnasa: one should inquire into the Supreme. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should inquire into the Supreme"|"inquiry is the beginning"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|..." current
• 15:1315:13, 28 June 2021 diff hist +4,084 N When they (the conditioned souls) are completely baffled by prolonged lustful activities, the living entities begin to inquire about their real position. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when they are completely baffled by prolonged lustful activities, the living entities begin to inquire about their real positi..."
• 15:0915:09, 28 June 2021 diff hist +3,956 N This material creation is created by the Lord to give a facility to the conditioned souls to fulfill these lustful propensities. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This material creation is created by the Lord to give a facility to the conditioned souls to fulfill these lustful propensitie..."
• 14:4614:46, 28 June 2021 diff hist +3,748 N When that faith matures, in course of time, it is called love of God. This love is the ultimate goal of the living entities. One should, therefore, take to Krsna consciousness directly. That is the message of this Seventeenth Chapter (BG). BG 1972 pur Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When that faith matures, in course of time, it is called love of God. This love is the ultimate goal of the living entities. O..."
• 14:4214:42, 28 June 2021 diff hist +3,581 N To achieve success in this way (by the association of pure devotees), one must first find the proper spiritual master and receive training under his direction. Then one can achieve faith in the Supreme. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"To achieve success in this way, one must first find the proper spiritual master and receive training under his direction. Then..."
• 14:3714:37, 28 June 2021 diff hist +3,403 N Although there is a process of gradual elevation, if one, by the association of pure devotees, takes directly to Krsna consciousness, that is the best way. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although there is a process of gradual elevation, if one, by the association of pure devotees, takes directly to Kṛṣṇa c..."
• 14:3314:33, 28 June 2021 diff hist +3,397 N The mode of goodness is better than the modes of passion and ignorance, but one who takes directly to Krsna consciousness is transcendental to all three modes of material nature. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mode of goodness is better than the modes of passion and ignorance, but one who takes directly to Kṛṣṇa consciousnes..."
• 14:3014:30, 28 June 2021 diff hist +3,239 N In the conditional state, people are attracted to worship demigods, ghosts, or Yaksas like Kuvera. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the conditional state, people are attracted to worship demigods, ghosts, or Yakṣas like Kuvera"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|A..." current
• 14:2614:26, 28 June 2021 diff hist +3,505 N The best course is to work from the very beginning in Krsna consciousness under the guidance of a bona fide spiritual master. That is the way to make everything successful. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the best course is to work from the very beginning in Kṛṣṇa consciousness under the guidance of a bona fide spiritual ma..."
• 14:1714:17, 28 June 2021 diff hist +3,374 N Everything should be done for the Supreme in Krsna consciousness. Without such faith, and without the proper guidance, there can never be any fruit. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everything should be done for the Supreme in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Without such faith, and without the proper guidance, t..."
• 14:1414:14, 28 June 2021 diff hist 0 m Anything done without the transcendental objective-whether it be sacrifice, charity or penance-is useless. Therefore, in this verse (BG 17.28), it is declared that such activities are abominable. BG 1972 purports Alankrutha moved page Anything done without the transcendental objective-whether it be sacrifice, charity or penance-is useless. Therefore, in this verse, it is declared that such activities are abominable. BG 1972 purports to Anything done without the transcendental objective-whether it be sacrifice, charity or penance-is useless. Therefore, in this verse (BG 17.28), it is declared that such activities are abominable. BG 1972 purports
• 14:1214:12, 28 June 2021 diff hist +3,524 N Anything done without the transcendental objective-whether it be sacrifice, charity or penance-is useless. Therefore, in this verse (BG 17.28), it is declared that such activities are abominable. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anything done without the transcendental objective-whether it be sacrifice, charity or penance-is useless. Therefore, in this..."
• 13:5313:53, 28 June 2021 diff hist −23 These words om tat sat are used to perfect all activities. This supreme om tat sat makes everything complete. BG 1972 purports No edit summary current
• 13:5313:53, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,740 N These words om tat sat are used to perfect all activities. This supreme om tat sat makes everything complete. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"are used to perfect all activities. This supreme om tat sat makes everything complete"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{..."
• 13:5013:50, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,950 N When initiating a person or offering the sacred thread, one vibrates the words om tat sat. Similarly, in all kinds of yogic performances, the supreme object, om tat sat is invoked. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When initiating a person or offering the sacred thread, one vibrates the words"|"Similarly, in all kinds of yogic performances..." current
• 13:4713:47, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,933 N In the Srimad-Bhagavatam it is said that the transcendental subject matter becomes clear in the association of the devotees. Without good association, one cannot achieve transcendental knowledge. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is said that the transcendental subject matter becomes clear in the association of the devotees. Without good association,..."
• 13:4313:43, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,820 N The words sad-bhave and sadhu-bhave indicate the transcendental situation. One who is acting in Krsna consciousness is called sattva, and one who is fully conscious of activities in Krsna consciousness is called svarupa. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"indicate the transcendental situation"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-06-28T13:43:39Z}} {{..." current
• 13:3613:36, 28 June 2021 diff hist +3,034 N Such purificatory processes (as prescribed in the Vedic literature) are adopted for the ultimate liberation of the living entity. In all such activities it is recommended that one should vibrate om tat sat. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such purificatory processes are adopted for the ultimate liberation of the living entity. In all such activities it is recomme..." current
• 13:3213:32, 28 June 2021 diff hist +3,033 N The words prasaste karmani, or prescribed duties, indicate that there are many activities prescribed in the Vedic literature which are purificatory processes beginning from parental care up to the end of one's life. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"rescribed duties, indicate that there are many activities prescribed in the Vedic literature which are purificatory processes..."
• 13:2213:22, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,258 m To be elevated to the spiritual position, one should not act for any material gain. Acts should be performed for the ultimate gain of being transferred to the spiritual kingdom, back to home, back to Godhead. BG 1972 purports Alankrutha moved page To be elevated to the spiritual position, one should not act for any material gain. Acts should be performed for the ultimate gain of being transferred to the spiritual kingdom, back to home, back to Godhead to To be elevated to the spiritual position, one should not act for any material gain. Acts should be performed for the ultimate gain of being transferred to the spiritual kingdom, back to home, back to Godhead. BG 1972 purports current
• 13:0713:07, 28 June 2021 diff hist +4,302 m Krsna consciousness is a scientific execution of transcendental activities which enables one to return home, back to Godhead. There is no loss of energy in acting in such a transcendental way. BG 1972 purports Alankrutha moved page Krsna consciousness is a scientific execution of transcendental activities which enables one to return home, back to Godhead. There is no loss of energy in acting in such a transcendental way to Krsna consciousness is a scientific execution of transcendental activities which enables one to return home, back to Godhead. There is no loss of energy in acting in such a transcendental way. BG 1972 purports current
• 13:0513:05, 28 June 2021 diff hist +4,215 N Bhagavad-gita recommends that any work done should be done for om tat sat, or for the Supreme Personality of Godhead. When one performs penance, charity, and sacrifice with these three words, he is acting in Krsna consciousness. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"for the Supreme Personality of Godhead. When one performs penance, charity, and sacrifice with these three words, he is acting..." current
• 13:0013:00, 28 June 2021 diff hist +4,158 N Formerly when Brahma, the first created living entity, performed sacrifices, he spoke these three names (om tat sat) of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The same principle holds by disciplic succession. So this hymn has great significance. BG 1972 pur Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Formerly when Brahmā, the first created living entity, performed sacrifices, he spoke these three names of the Supreme Person..."
• 12:2812:28, 28 June 2021 diff hist +3,871 N These three words (om tat sat) are taken from Vedic hymns. Om ity etad brahmano nedistam nama indicates the first goal. Then tattvamasi indicates the second goal. And sad eva saumya indicates the third goal. Combined they become om tat sat. BG 1972 pur Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These three words are taken from Vedic hymns"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2021-06-28T12:28:0..." current
• 12:2312:23, 28 June 2021 diff hist +4,079 N The three words om tat sat are uttered in conjunction with the holy name of the Supreme Lord, e.g., om tad visnoh. Whenever a Vedic hymn or the holy name of the Supreme Lord is uttered, om is added. This is the indication of Vedic literature. BG 1972 pur Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The three words om tat sat are uttered in conjunction with the holy name of the Supreme Lord"|"Whenever a Vedic hymn or the ho..." current
• 11:5811:58, 28 June 2021 diff hist +4,084 N The performance of charities, sacrifice and penance must be done in the mode of goodness. Performed in the modes of passion or ignorance, they are certainly inferior in quality. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the performance of charities, sacrifice and penance must be done in the mode of goodness. Performed in the modes of passion or..."
• 11:5511:55, 28 June 2021 diff hist +4,021 N One who acts without following the regulations of the scriptures will not attain the Absolute Truth. He will get some temporary result, but not the ultimate end of life. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who acts without following the regulations of the scriptures will not attain the Absolute Truth. He will get some temporar..."
• 11:5111:51, 28 June 2021 diff hist +3,962 N These three words, om tat sat, particularly indicate the Absolute Truth, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. In the Vedic hymns, the word om is always found. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"particularly indicate the Absolute Truth, the Supreme Personality of Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|..." current
• 11:4811:48, 28 June 2021 diff hist +4,217 N When they (penance, sacrifice, charity and foods) are aimed at the Supreme-om tat sat, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the eternal - they become means for spiritual elevation. In the scriptural injunctions such an objective is indicated. BG 1972 pur Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When they are aimed at the Supreme"|"he Supreme Personality of Godhead, the eternal—they become means for spiritual elevatio..."
• 11:4311:43, 28 June 2021 diff hist +3,891 N Whether first class, second class or third class, they (penance, sacrifice, charity and foods) are all conditioned, contaminated by the material modes of nature. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"whether first class, second class or third class, they are all conditioned, contaminated by the material modes of nature"}} {{..." current
• 11:3911:39, 28 June 2021 diff hist +3,926 N It has been explained that penance, sacrifice, charity and foods are divided into three categories: the modes of goodness, passion and ignorance. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It has been explained that penance, sacrifice, charity and foods are divided into three categories: the modes of goodness, pas..." current
• 11:2811:28, 28 June 2021 diff hist 0 m If a person gives charity to a suitable person without respect and without attention, that sort of charity is said to be in the mode of darkness. BG 1972 purports Alankrutha moved page If a person gives charity to a suitable person without respect and without attention, that sort of charity is also said to be in the mode of darkness. BG 1972 purports to If a person gives charity to a suitable person without respect and without attention, that sort of charity is said to be in the mode of darkness. BG 1972 purports current
• 11:2711:27, 28 June 2021 diff hist +1,823 N If a person gives charity to a suitable person without respect and without attention, that sort of charity is said to be in the mode of darkness. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if a person gives charity to a suitable person without respect and without attention, that sort of charity is also said to be..."
• 11:2511:25, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,044 N Contributions for indulgence in intoxication and gambling are not encouraged here (BG 17.22). That sort of contribution is in the mode of ignorance. Such charity is not beneficial; rather, sinful persons are encouraged. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Contributions for indulgence in intoxication and gambling are not encouraged here. That sort of contribution is in the mode of..."
• 11:1911:19, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,322 m There are many charitable foundations which offer their gifts to institutions where sense gratification goes on. Such charities are not recommended in the Vedic scripture. Only charity in the mode of goodness is recommended. BG 1972 purports Alankrutha moved page There are many charitable foundations which offer their gifts to institutions where sense gratification goes on. Such charities are not recommended in the Vedic scripture. Only charity in the mode of goodness is recommended to There are many charitable foundations which offer their gifts to institutions where sense gratification goes on. Such charities are not recommended in the Vedic scripture. Only charity in the mode of goodness is recommended. BG 1972 purports current
• 11:1811:18, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,287 Charity is sometimes performed for elevation to the heavenly kingdom and sometimes with great trouble and with repentance afterwards. "Why have I spent so much in this way?" BG 1972 purports No edit summary current
• 11:1611:16, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,226 N Charity is sometimes made under some obligation, at the request of a superior. These kinds of charity are said to be made in the mode of passion. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Charity is also sometimes made under some obligation, at the request of a superior. These kinds of charity are said to be made..." current
• 10:0810:08, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,738 m Charity to the poor is sometimes given out of compassion, but if a poor man is not worth giving charity to, then there is no spiritual advancement. In other words, indiscriminate charity is not recommended in the Vedic literature. BG 1972 purports Alankrutha moved page Charity to the poor is sometimes given out of compassion, but if a poor man is not worth giving charity to, then there is no spiritual advancement. In other words, indiscriminate charity is not recommended in the Vedic literature to [[Charity to the poor is sometimes given out of compassion, but if a poor man is not worth giving charity to, then there is no spiritual advancement. In other words, indiscriminate charity is not recommended in the Vedic literature. BG 19... current
• 10:0610:06, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,775 N Charity is recommended to be given at a place of pilgrimage and at lunar or solar eclipses or at the end of the month or to a qualified brahmana or a Vaisnava or in temples. Such charities should be given without any consideration of return. BG 1972 pur Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"charity is recommended to be given at a place of pilgrimage and at lunar or solar eclipses or at the end of the month or to a..."
• 10:0110:01, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,438 N In the Vedic literature, charity given to a person engaged in spiritual activities is recommended. There is no recommendation for giving charity indiscriminately. Spiritual perfection is always a consideration. BG 1972 purports Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Vedic literature, charity given to a person engaged in spiritual activities is recommended. There is no recommendation..."
• 09:5409:54, 28 June 2021 diff hist +1,731 m To undergo penances for something which is impossible is certainly in the mode of ignorance. BG 1972 purports Alankrutha moved page To undergo penances for something which is impossible is certainly in the mode of ignorance to To undergo penances for something which is impossible is certainly in the mode of ignorance. BG 1972 purports current
• 09:5209:52, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,322 N There are instances of foolish penance undertaken by demons like Hiranyakasipu, who performed austere penances to become immortal and kill the demigods. He prayed to Brahma for such things, but ultimately he was killed by the SP of Godhead. BG 1972 pur Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are instances of foolish penance undertaken by demons like Hiraṇyakaśipu, who performed austere penances to become im..."
• 09:4709:47, 28 June 2021 diff hist +2,350 N Such arrangements (of being worshiped by subordinates) artificially made by the performance of penances are considered to be in the mode of passion. The results are temporary; they can be continued for some time, but they are not permanent. BG 1972 pur Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such arrangements artificially made by the performance of penances are considered to be in the mode of passion. The results ar..."