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14 July 2021

• 13:5413:54, 14 July 2021 diff hist +25,137 N In the Agni Purana and other authoritative scriptures, that which increases one's love of Krsna is said to be vibhava, and when Krsna is the objective, vibhava is increased as alambana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Agni Purāṇa and other authoritative scriptures, that which increases one's love of Kṛṣṇa is said to be vibhāv..."
• 13:5113:51, 14 July 2021 diff hist +24,986 N Vibhava is a particular taste for attachment to Krsna, and it can be divided into two further categories-alambana and uddipana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vibhāva is a particular taste for attachment to Kṛṣṇa, and it can be divided into two further categories-ālambana and..."
• 13:4713:47, 14 July 2021 diff hist +25,086 N Attachment to Krsna is permanent. That permanent loving attitude is sometimes mixed with different kinds of taste, called vibhava, anubhava and vyabhicari Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"attachment to Krsna is permanent. That permanent loving attitude is sometimes mixed with different kinds of taste, called vibh..."
• 13:4413:44, 14 July 2021 diff hist +170 Situated above these two emotions (laughing and crying) is permanent love, which is called sthayibhava No edit summary current
• 13:4413:44, 14 July 2021 diff hist +24,913 N Situated above these two emotions (laughing and crying) is permanent love, which is called sthayibhava Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Situated above these two emotions is permanent love, which is called sthayibhava"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{comp..."
• 13:3513:35, 14 July 2021 diff hist +170 Characteristic symptoms exhibited by a pure devotee are generally laughing and crying; when emotions are favorable, a pure devotee laughs, and when emotions are not favorable, he cries No edit summary current
• 13:3513:35, 14 July 2021 diff hist +25,691 N Characteristic symptoms exhibited by a pure devotee are generally laughing and crying; when emotions are favorable, a pure devotee laughs, and when emotions are not favorable, he cries Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Characteristic symptoms exhibited by a pure devotee are generally laughing and crying; when emotions are favorable, a pure dev..."
• 13:3113:31, 14 July 2021 diff hist +170 Each division (of devotional situations) has its own different taste and relish, and a devotee situated in a particular division is happy in that position No edit summary current
• 13:3113:31, 14 July 2021 diff hist +25,267 N Each division (of devotional situations) has its own different taste and relish, and a devotee situated in a particular division is happy in that position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Each division has its own different taste and relish, and a devotee situated in a particular division is happy in that positio..."
• 13:2713:27, 14 July 2021 diff hist +25,565 N According to the divisions & gradations of devotees, permanent devotional situations can be divided into 5 categories: (1) peacefulness, (2) service to Krsna, (3) friendship with Krsna, (4) parental affection toward Krsna, and (5) conjugal love for Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the various divisions and gradations of devotees, permanent devotional situations can be divided into five catego..."
• 12:5112:51, 14 July 2021 diff hist +170 These symptoms (of ecstasy) only mark the beginning of devotional service. That is accepted by learned devotees No edit summary current
• 12:5012:50, 14 July 2021 diff hist +25,035 N These symptoms (of ecstasy) only mark the beginning of devotional service. That is accepted by learned devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These symptoms only mark the beginning of devotional service. That is accepted by learned devotees"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Sh..."
• 12:4812:48, 14 July 2021 diff hist +170 Sometimes those who are not conversant with the science of devotional service are captivated by the exhibition of ecstatic symptoms, but those who are in knowledge of the science of devotional service do not accept such symptoms as the all in all No edit summary current
• 12:4812:48, 14 July 2021 diff hist +25,353 N Sometimes those who are not conversant with the science of devotional service are captivated by the exhibition of ecstatic symptoms, but those who are in knowledge of the science of devotional service do not accept such symptoms as the all in all Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes those who are not conversant with the science of devotional service are captivated by the exhibition of ecstatic sym..."
• 12:4112:41, 14 July 2021 diff hist +25,212 N Without devotional service to Krsna, one may have some motive in exhibiting such symptoms (of highly developed devotional service), but it should be known that the symptoms are not actual Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Without devotional service to Kṛṣṇa, one may have some motive in exhibiting such symptoms, but it should be known that t..."
• 12:3712:37, 14 July 2021 diff hist +25,357 N The symptoms of highly developed devotional service, which are exhibited by the pure devotees, are sometimes imitated by those who are not actually pure devotees. This is described in Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The symptoms of highly developed devotional service, which are exhibited by the pure devotees, are sometimes imitated by those..."
• 12:1912:19, 14 July 2021 diff hist +25,154 One does not have to take to the principles of nonviolence and sense control, although there are rules and regulations for acquiring these qualities in the other processes. Without even practicing these processes a devotee develops all good qualities No edit summary current
• 12:1612:16, 14 July 2021 diff hist +140 The processes of speculative knowledge and renunciation are not actually the chief items for elevation in devotional service No edit summary current
• 12:1512:15, 14 July 2021 diff hist +24,570 N The processes of speculative knowledge and renunciation are not actually the chief items for elevation in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The processes of speculative knowledge and renunciation are not actually the chief items for elevation in devotional service"}..."
• 12:1212:12, 14 July 2021 diff hist +139 In case he (a devotee) unintentionally commits some sinful activity or is obliged to act sinfully under certain circumstances, God, situated within his heart, gives him all protection No edit summary current
• 12:1112:11, 14 July 2021 diff hist +24,569 A devotee who is fully engaged in the transcendental loving service of the Lord is protected by the Supreme Person No edit summary current
• 12:0712:07, 14 July 2021 diff hist +24,532 N In case he (a devotee) unintentionally commits some sinful activity or is obliged to act sinfully under certain circumstances, God, situated within his heart, gives him all protection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in case he unintentionally commits some sinful activity or is obliged to act sinfully under certain circumstances, God, situat..."
• 08:1208:12, 14 July 2021 diff hist +24,739 When a person gives up all other duties and simply takes to the transcendental service of Krsna, he has no desire and is not subjected to or likely to perform sinful activities No edit summary current
• 08:0708:07, 14 July 2021 diff hist +25,056 N Every man, after his birth, immediately becomes indebted to so many people, and one is expected to discharge many kinds of ritualistic functions because of this indebtedness. However, if one is fully surrendered to Krsna, One becomes free from all debts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Every man, just after his birth, immediately becomes indebted to so many people, and one is expected to discharge many kinds o..."
• 08:0508:05, 14 July 2021 diff hist +140 Whoever fully engages himself in the service of the Lord, O King, is no longer indebted to the demigods, the sages, other living entities, his relatives, the forefathers or to any man No edit summary current
• 08:0408:04, 14 July 2021 diff hist +24,718 N Whoever fully engages himself in the service of the Lord, O King, is no longer indebted to the demigods, the sages, other living entities, his relatives, the forefathers or to any man Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whoever fully engages himself in the service of the Lord, O King, is no longer indebted to the demigods, the sages, other livi..."
• 07:5407:54, 14 July 2021 diff hist +140 Because all his (Maharaja Ambarisa's) desires and ambitions were engaged in the devotional service of the Lord, Maharaja Ambarisa is considered the leader in discharging devotional service in all kinds of ways No edit summary current
• 07:5407:54, 14 July 2021 diff hist +25,419 N Because all his (Maharaja Ambarisa's) desires and ambitions were engaged in the devotional service of the Lord, Maharaja Ambarisa is considered the leader in discharging devotional service in all kinds of ways Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because all his desires and ambitions were thus engaged in the devotional service of the Lord, Mahārāja Ambarīṣa is consi..."
• 07:5107:51, 14 July 2021 diff hist −38 Ambarisa engaged his sense of smell by relishing the fragrance of flowers offered to Krsna, his tongue in tasting the tulasi leaves offered to the lotus feet of Krsna, his legs in going to the temple of Krsna, & his head in offering obeisances to Krsna No edit summary current
• 07:5007:50, 14 July 2021 diff hist +25,756 N Ambarisa engaged his sense of smell by relishing the fragrance of flowers offered to Krsna, his tongue in tasting the tulasi leaves offered to the lotus feet of Krsna, his legs in going to the temple of Krsna, & his head in offering obeisances to Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he engaged his sense of smell by relishing the fragrance of the flowers offered to Kṛṣṇa. He engaged his tongue in tasti..."
• 07:3907:39, 14 July 2021 diff hist +25,016 N He (Maharaja Ambarisa) engaged his hands in washing the temple of the Deity, his ears in hearing the words of Krsna and his eyes in beholding the Deity. He engaged his sense of touch by rendering service to the devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He engaged his hands in washing the temple of the Deity, his ears in hearing the words of Krsna and his eyes in beholding the..."
• 07:3507:35, 14 July 2021 diff hist +25,223 N Maharaja Ambarisa performed all the items of devotional service. He first of all engaged his mind upon the lotus feet of Krsna. He engaged his words, his power of speaking, in describing the transcendental qualities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as Mahārāja Ambarīṣa is concerned, he actually performed all the items of devotional service. He first of all enga..."
• 07:2907:29, 14 July 2021 diff hist +25,222 N Hanuman, who attained perfection simply by becoming the servant of Lord Rama; Arjuna, who attained perfection simply by being a friend of Krsna's; and Bali Maharaja who attained perfection simply by offering whatever he had in his possession Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hanumān, who attained perfection simply by becoming the servant of Lord Rāma; Arjuna, who attained perfection simply by bein..."
• 07:2507:25, 14 July 2021 diff hist +25,201 N Prahlada Maharaja, who attained perfection by remembering; Laksmi, who attained perfection by serving the lotus feet of the Lord; King Prthu, who attained perfection simply by worshiping; Akrura, who attained perfection simply by praying Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Prahlāda Mahārāja, who attained perfection by remembering; Lakṣmī, who attained perfection by serving the lotus feet of..."
• 07:2207:22, 14 July 2021 diff hist +25,504 N Some individual devotees who attained perfection in devotional service by executing only 1 item are: Maharaja Pariksit, who was liberated & fully perfected simply by hearing; Sukadeva Gosvami, who became liberated & attained perfection in DS by chanting Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some individual devotees who attained perfection in devotional service by executing only one item are: Mahārāja Parīkṣit,..."
• 07:1807:18, 14 July 2021 diff hist +24,693 N There are many devotees in history who have attained perfection in devotional service simply by discharging the duties of one item, and there are many other devotees, like Maharaja Ambarisa, who executed all the items Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many devotees in history who have attained perfection in devotional service simply by discharging the duties of one..."
• 07:0907:09, 14 July 2021 diff hist +140 One may be able to perform one item or many items, according to one's capacity, but it is the principal factor of complete attachment to devotional service that makes one advance on the path No edit summary current
• 07:0807:08, 14 July 2021 diff hist +24,926 N One may be able to perform one item or many items, according to one's capacity, but it is the principal factor of complete attachment to devotional service that makes one advance on the path Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One may be able to perform one item or many items, according to one's capacity, but it is the principal factor of complete att..."
• 07:0607:06, 14 July 2021 diff hist +24,983 N The last five items - mentioned after the first thirty-nine - are very important and essential. If one can simply discharge these five items, he can be elevated to the highest perfectional stage, even if he does not execute them perfectly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The last five items—mentioned after the first thirty-nine—are very important and essential. If one can simply discharge th..."
• 07:0107:01, 14 July 2021 diff hist +24,833 N When faith and devotion are developed, they become transformed into the worship of the Deity, chanting of the holy name and living in a holy place like Mathura and Vrndavana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When faith and devotion are developed, they become transformed into the worship of the Deity, chanting of the holy name and li..."
• 06:1106:11, 14 July 2021 diff hist +24,720 N The most important item for living in that association (of Krsna consciousness) is the mutual understanding of Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The most important item for living in that association is the mutual understanding of Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam..."
• 05:0005:00, 14 July 2021 diff hist +24,873 N There are a total of 64 different items for conducting devotional service. One can adopt the 64 items with his body, mind and senses & gradually purify his DS. Some of the items are completely different, some are identical, and others appear to be mixed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there are a total of sixty-four different items for conducting devotional service. One can adopt the sixty-four items with his..."
• 04:5304:53, 14 July 2021 diff hist +24,691 N These items are especially mentioned by Rupa Gosvami in his book Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu. The thirty-nine items above, plus these five items, total forty-four items Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"these items are especially mentioned by Rupa Gosvami in his book Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu. The thirty-nine items above, plus the..."
• 04:4904:49, 14 July 2021 diff hist +24,929 N Out of these (39 items for DS) the following 5 are most important: (1) to associate with devotees, (2) to chant the holy name, (3) to hear Srimad-Bhagavatam, (4) to live in a holy place (Mathura or Vrndavana), (5) to serve the Deity with great devotion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"(1) to associate with devotees, (2) to chant the holy name, (3) to hear Srimad-Bhagavatam, (4) to live in a holy place (Mathur..."
• 04:3804:38, 14 July 2021 diff hist +140 Another four items of devotional service: (1) marking one's body with sandalwood pulp , (2) painting one's body with the holy names, (3) covering one's body with the remnants of the Deity covers, (4) accepting caranamrta, the water which washes the Deity No edit summary current
• 04:3704:37, 14 July 2021 diff hist +24,820 N Another four items of devotional service: (1) marking one's body with sandalwood pulp , (2) painting one's body with the holy names, (3) covering one's body with the remnants of the Deity covers, (4) accepting caranamrta, the water which washes the Deity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"(1) marking one's body with sandalwood pulp to show that one is a Vaiṣṇava, (2) painting one's body with the holy names of..."
• 04:3104:31, 14 July 2021 diff hist +25,773 N There are 35 items of DS: (31) trying one's utmost to attain Krsna, (32) expecting the mercy of Krsna, (33) performing ceremonial functions with the devotees of Krsna, (34) surrendering in all respects, (35) observing different ceremonial functions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"(31) trying one's utmost to attain Krsna, (32) expecting the mercy of Krsna, (33) performing ceremonial functions with the dev..."
• 04:2804:28, 14 July 2021 diff hist +140 There are 35 items of devotional service: (26) meditating, (27) offering water to the tulasi tree, (28) offering respect to the Vaisnavas or advanced devotees, (29) living in Mathura or Vrndavana, (30) understanding Srimad-Bhagavatam No edit summary current
• 04:2704:27, 14 July 2021 diff hist +25,701 N There are 35 items of devotional service: (26) meditating, (27) offering water to the tulasi tree, (28) offering respect to the Vaisnavas or advanced devotees, (29) living in Mathura or Vrndavana, (30) understanding Srimad-Bhagavatam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"(26) meditating, (27) offering water to the tulasi tree, (28) offering respect to the Vaisnavas or advanced devotees, (29) liv..."

13 July 2021

• 17:5817:58, 13 July 2021 diff hist +25,712 N There are 35 items of devotional service: (21) smelling the incense and flowers offered to the Deity, (22) accepting prasada (food offered to Krsna), (23) attending aratrika ceremony, (24) seeing the Deity, (25) offering palatable foodstuffs to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"(21) smelling the incense and flowers offered to the Deity, (22) accepting prasāda (food offered to Kṛṣṇa), (23) attend..."