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20 July 2021

• 06:0806:08, 20 July 2021 diff hist +25,780 The pleasure derived by understanding Krsna as He is - as the all-attractive reservoir of all pleasures and the reservoir of all pleasure - giving tastes with all transcendental qualifications - attracts one to become His devotee No edit summary current
• 05:5805:58, 20 July 2021 diff hist +25,375 N In the Hari-bhakti-sudhodaya (14.36), a devotee says: My Lord, O Supreme, simply by understanding You or seeing You, the pleasure which we derive is so great that the pleasure of brahmananda becomes insignificant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"My Lord, O Supreme, simply by understanding You or seeing You, the pleasure which we derive is so great that the pleasure of b..."
• 05:5205:52, 20 July 2021 diff hist +25,157 N The Lord (Caitanya) explained the different meanings of ittham-bhuta-guna. Ittham bhuta indicates fully transcendental pleasure before which the transcendental pleasure known as brahmananda becomes like straw Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord next explained the different meanings of ittham-bhūta-guṇa. Ittham bhūta indicates fully transcendental pleasure..."
• 05:4805:48, 20 July 2021 diff hist +183 Those who are in love with God as His parents are elevated to the point of transcendental emotion. only those who are related with the Supreme in conjugal love can experience the highest of ecstasies. Thus there are different meanings for the word bhakti No edit summary current
• 05:4705:47, 20 July 2021 diff hist +25,586 N Those who are in love with God as His parents are elevated to the point of transcendental emotion. only those who are related with the Supreme in conjugal love can experience the highest of ecstasies. Thus there are different meanings for the word bhakti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are in love with God as His parents are elevated to the point of transcendental emotion. But only those who are rela..."
• 05:4105:41, 20 July 2021 diff hist +25,059 N Those who are related in friendship attain love of God to the point of fraternity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are related in friendship attain love of God to the point of fraternity"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}} {{com..."
• 05:3905:39, 20 July 2021 diff hist +25,102 N Those who are situated in the relationship of master and servant attain love of Godhead to the stage of attachment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who are situated in the relationship of master and servant attain love of Godhead to the stage of attachment"}} {{notes|..."
• 05:3705:37, 20 July 2021 diff hist +24,988 N Those who are situated in the neutral position attain perfection up to love of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are situated in the neutral position attain perfection up to love of Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|SharmisthaK}}..."
• 05:3105:31, 20 July 2021 diff hist +183 The ahaituki qualification is especially mentioned because by the ahaituki service of the Lord, one can achieve the favor of the Lord No edit summary current
• 05:3105:31, 20 July 2021 diff hist +25,213 N The ahaituki qualification is especially mentioned because by the ahaituki service of the Lord, one can achieve the favor of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ahaitukī qualification is especially mentioned because by the ahaitukī service of the Lord, one can achieve the favor of..."
• 05:2905:29, 20 July 2021 diff hist +25,570 N As far as perfections in mystic power are concerned, there are 18, and as far as types of liberation from material bondage are concerned, there are 5. The state of being where all varieties of enjoyment are conspicuous by their absence is called ahaituki Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as perfections in mystic power are concerned, there are eighteen, and as far as types of liberation from material bonda..."
• 05:2105:21, 20 July 2021 diff hist +25,084 N As far as material enjoyment is concerned, there are so many varieties that no one can enumerate them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as material enjoyment is concerned, there are so many varieties that no one can enumerate them"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..."
• 05:1905:19, 20 July 2021 diff hist +25,421 N The word hetu is used to indicate the reason or cause. Generally people are engaged in transcendental activities for three reasons: some want material happiness, some want mystic perfection and some want liberation from material bondage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word hetu is used to indicate the reason or cause. Generally people are engaged in transcendental activities for three rea..."
• 05:1005:10, 20 July 2021 diff hist +25,370 N The word kurvanti is used to mean "working for others." There is another word similar to this which is used when one's activities are done for one's own personal sense gratification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word kurvanti is used to mean "working for others." There is another word similar to this which is used when one's activit..."
• 05:0305:03, 20 July 2021 diff hist +25,424 N The word kurvanti is used when activities are performed for the satisfaction of the Supreme. Thus in this verse (SB 1.7.10) the word can only indicate the rendering of transcendental service to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the word kurvanti is used when activities are performed for the satisfaction of the Supreme. Thus in this verse the word can o..."
• 04:5504:55, 20 July 2021 diff hist +25,931 No one can estimate the wonderful activities of the Supreme Lord, and therefore He is known as urukrama, the wonderful actor. In the Visvaprakasa dictionary, the word krama is defined as - an expert display of energies or stepping forward very quickly No edit summary current
• 04:4604:46, 20 July 2021 diff hist +182 By the expansion of His opulence, He (the Supreme Lord) is present in all the Vaikuntha planets as Narayana. By expanding His material energy, He creates innumerable universes with innumerable planets within them No edit summary current
• 04:4404:44, 20 July 2021 diff hist +25,529 N By the expansion of His opulence, He (the Supreme Lord) is present in all the Vaikuntha planets as Narayana. By expanding His material energy, He creates innumerable universes with innumerable planets within them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the expansion of His opulence, He is present in all the Vaikuṇṭha planets as Nārāyaṇa. By expanding His material en..."
• 04:3704:37, 20 July 2021 diff hist +25,998 The inconceivable energies of the Lord are spread throughout the creation. He is all-pervading, and by His energy He sustains all planetary systems, yet through His pleasure potency He remains situated in His personal abode known as Goloka No edit summary
• 04:3304:33, 20 July 2021 diff hist +182 As Vamanadeva, the Lord was so powerful that simply by stepping forward He covered the whole universe from Brahmaloka down to Patalaloka No edit summary current
• 04:3304:33, 20 July 2021 diff hist +25,208 N As Vamanadeva, the Lord was so powerful that simply by stepping forward He covered the whole universe from Brahmaloka down to Patalaloka Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As Vāmanadeva, the Lord was so powerful that simply by stepping forward He covered the whole universe from Brahmaloka down to..."
• 04:3104:31, 20 July 2021 diff hist +182 No one can estimate the inconceivable potencies of Lord Visnu. Even if one can count the number of atomic combinations in this material world, he still cannot count the different energies of the Supreme Lord No edit summary current
• 04:3104:31, 20 July 2021 diff hist +25,428 N No one can estimate the inconceivable potencies of Lord Visnu. Even if one can count the number of atomic combinations in this material world, he still cannot count the different energies of the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one can estimate the inconceivable potencies of Lord Viṣṇu. Even if one can count the number of atomic combinations in..."

19 July 2021

• 17:0417:04, 19 July 2021 diff hist +183 The greatest step forward was taken by Lord Vamanadeva, who covered the whole universe in two steps. Thus the word urukrama indicates the Supreme Lord Vamanadeva No edit summary current
• 17:0317:03, 19 July 2021 diff hist +25,306 N The greatest step forward was taken by Lord Vamanadeva, who covered the whole universe in two steps. Thus the word urukrama indicates the Supreme Lord Vamanadeva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The greatest step forward was taken by Lord Vāmanadeva, who covered the whole universe in two steps. Thus the word urukrama i..."
• 16:5716:57, 19 July 2021 diff hist +183 Because grantha is also used for the purpose of collecting riches, the word nirgrantha also indicates a poor man, bereft of all riches, who is attempting to collect riches No edit summary current
• 16:5716:57, 19 July 2021 diff hist +25,297 N Because grantha is also used for the purpose of collecting riches, the word nirgrantha also indicates a poor man, bereft of all riches, who is attempting to collect riches Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because grantha is also used for the purpose of collecting riches, the word nirgrantha also indicates a poor man, bereft of al..."
• 16:5416:54, 19 July 2021 diff hist +25,437 There are many people who are foolish, low-born and misbehaved and who have no entrance into the revealed scriptures and injunctions, and therefore they are called nirgrantha No edit summary current
• 15:2515:25, 19 July 2021 diff hist +25,175 N There are many instructions for spiritual realization, but persons who have no connection with such scriptural injunctions are also known as nirgrantha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many instructions for spiritual realization, but persons who have no connection with such scriptural injunctions are..."
• 15:2115:21, 19 July 2021 diff hist +25,409 Grantha means revealed scriptures, and nir is an affix which is used to mean "no connection," "constructing," and also "prohibiting" No edit summary current
• 15:1915:19, 19 July 2021 diff hist +25,448 Nirgrantha, indicates freedom from the bondage of illusion. Nirgrantha also means - One who has no connection with spiritual injunctions No edit summary current
• 15:1815:18, 19 July 2021 diff hist +25,264 N Nirgrantha, indicates freedom from the bondage of illusion. Nirgrantha also means - One who has no connection with spiritual injunctions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The next word, nirgrantha, indicates freedom from the bondage of illusion. Nirgrantha also means "One who has no connection wi..."
• 15:1415:14, 19 July 2021 diff hist +183 Sometimes the word muni is also applied to a person who is very grave. Great sages, great austere persons, great mystics and learned scholars are also called munis No edit summary current
• 15:1315:13, 19 July 2021 diff hist +25,975 N Sometimes the word muni is also applied to a person who is very grave. Great sages, great austere persons, great mystics and learned scholars are also called munis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes the word muni is also applied to a person who is very grave. Great sages, great austere persons, great mystics and l..."
• 14:5914:59, 19 July 2021 diff hist +183 The Lord (Caitanya) explained about the different kinds of atmaramas, or transcendentalists. As for the word munayah, or muni, those who are great thinkers are called munis No edit summary current
• 14:5914:59, 19 July 2021 diff hist +25,944 N The Lord (Caitanya) explained about the different kinds of atmaramas, or transcendentalists. As for the word munayah, or muni, those who are great thinkers are called munis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord then explained about the different kinds of ātmārāmas, or transcendentalists. As for the word munayaḥ, or muni,..."
• 14:5514:55, 19 July 2021 diff hist +183 The word arama means enjoyer; therefore anyone who takes pleasure in the cultivation of the knowledge of these seven items (the Supreme Absolute Truth, the body, the mind, endeavor, conviction, intelligence, and nature) is known as atmarama No edit summary current
• 14:5414:54, 19 July 2021 diff hist +25,443 N The word arama means enjoyer; therefore anyone who takes pleasure in the cultivation of the knowledge of these seven items (the Supreme Absolute Truth, the body, the mind, endeavor, conviction, intelligence, and nature) is known as atmarama Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word ārāma means enjoyer; therefore anyone who takes pleasure in the cultivation of the knowledge of these seven items i..."
• 14:4914:49, 19 July 2021 diff hist +25,583 N As far as the word atmarama is concerned, the Lord (Caitanya) explained that the word atma is used to indicate: (1) the Supreme Absolute Truth, (2) the body, (3) the mind, (4) endeavor, (5) conviction, (6) intelligence, and (7) nature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as the word ātmārāma is concerned, the Lord explained that the word ātmā is used to indicate: (1) the Supreme Abso..."
• 14:0714:07, 19 July 2021 diff hist +25,334 N There are eleven items in the Atmarama verse: (1) atmaramah, (2) ca, (3) munayah, (4) nirgranthah, (5) api, (6) urukrame, (7) kurvanti, (8) ahaitukim, (9) bhaktim, (10) ittham-bhuta-gunah, (11) harih Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there are eleven items in the Ātmārāma verse: (1) ātmārāmāḥ, (2) ca, (3) munayaḥ, (4) nirgranthāḥ, (5) api, (6)..."
• 13:5813:58, 19 July 2021 diff hist +25,384 N Lord Caitanya said that He did not know how to explain the Sanskrit verse but that since He was in the association of Sanatana He would try to explain it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya said that He did not know how to explain the Sanskrit verse but that since He was in the association of Sanatana..."
• 13:1713:17, 19 July 2021 diff hist +183 The speaker and the audience are very intimately connected; the speaker is enlightened by the presence of the audience. The speaker, or master, can speak very nicely on transcendental subject matters before an understanding audience No edit summary current
• 13:1613:16, 19 July 2021 diff hist +25,390 N The speaker and the audience are very intimately connected; the speaker is enlightened by the presence of the audience. The speaker, or master, can speak very nicely on transcendental subject matters before an understanding audience Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the speaker and the audience are very intimately connected; the speaker is enlightened by the presence of the audience. The sp..."
• 08:2008:20, 19 July 2021 diff hist +25,984 N Caitanya replied: I do not understand why Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya so much appreciated My explanation. As far as I am concerned, I don't even remember what I said to him. because you (Sanatana) are asking Me, I shall try to explain whatever I can remember Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Lord replied: "I do not understand why Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya so much appreciated My explanation. As far as I am c..."
• 08:1308:13, 19 July 2021 diff hist +25,625 N Falling flat at the feet of Lord Caitanya, Sanatana Gosvami requested Him to explain the Atmarama verse as He had explained it to Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya. Sanatana explained his eagerness to hear the same explanation in order that he might be enlightened Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Falling flat at the feet of Lord Caitanya, Sanātana Gosvāmī requested Him to explain the verse as He had formerly explained..."
• 08:0608:06, 19 July 2021 diff hist +25,314 N Kaviraja Gosvami, the author of Caitanya-caritamrta, appreciating the Lord's explanation of the Atmarama verse, has also glorified Lord Caitanya in his prayers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kavirāja Gosvāmī, the author of Caitanya-caritāmṛta, appreciating the Lord's explanation of the Ātmārāma verse, has a..."
• 08:0408:04, 19 July 2021 diff hist +25,560 N This verse (SB 1.7.10) had been previously explained to a great Vedantist known as Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya. After taking lessons from Lord Caitanya, Sanatana Gosvami referred to this incident and prayed to the Lord to again explain the Atmarama verse Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This verse had been previously explained to a great Vedāntist known as Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya. After taking lessons f..."
• 07:5807:58, 19 July 2021 diff hist +25,265 N They (the impersonalists) try to remain satisfied with the impersonal Brahman, but Krsna is so attractive and so strong that He attracts their minds Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They try to remain satisfied with the impersonal Brahman, but Kṛṣṇa is so attractive and so strong that He attracts thei..."
• 07:4707:47, 19 July 2021 diff hist +25,732 Those who are liberated souls and are fully self-satisfied will eventually become devotees of the Lord. This injunction is especially meant for the impersonalists, for the impersonalists have no information of the Supreme Personality of Godhead No edit summary current
• 07:4407:44, 19 July 2021 diff hist +25,331 N Lord Caitanya explained a very famous verse known as the Atmarama verse, which appears in Srimad-Bhagavatam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya next explained a very famous verse known as the Ātmārāma verse, which appears in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam"}} {{no..."