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8 August 2021

• 07:2207:22, 8 August 2021 diff hist +46,579 When one is actually situated transcendentally, there is no fear of falling down. This stage of understanding is technically called sthayi-bhava No edit summary current
• 07:1707:17, 8 August 2021 diff hist +46,519 Just as liquid sugar juice progresses from one stage to another, similarly transcendental love for the Supreme Lord develops by stages No edit summary current
• 07:1507:15, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,081 N In the first stage sugar candy juice is like a thin liquid. When, by evaporation, it becomes thicker and thicker, it turns into molasses. Finally it turns into granules and becomes sugar, rock candy and so on Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the first stage sugar candy juice is like a thin liquid. When, by evaporation, it becomes thicker and thicker, it turns int..." current
• 07:1307:13, 8 August 2021 diff hist +46,866 N The progress (of transcendental love of God) from one stage to another can be compared to the thickening of sugar candy juice Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The progress from one stage to another can be compared to the thickening of sugar candy juice"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankru..."
• 06:5206:52, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,279 Attainment of ecstasy is produced by execution of devotional service. When one continues the process of hearing and chanting, attachment grows and assumes the name of love of Godhead No edit summary current
• 06:5006:50, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,027 N One can become firmly fixed in devotion, increase his taste for it, become attached and feel ecstasy. This ecstasy occurs in the preliminary stage of love of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one can become firmly fixed in devotion, increase his taste for it, become attached and feel ecstasy. This ecstasy occurs in t..."
• 06:4906:49, 8 August 2021 diff hist +46,902 N As one's faith in devotional service gradually increases, he becomes assured of a higher perfectional position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As his faith in devotional service gradually increases, he becomes assured of a higher perfectional position"}} {{notes|}} {{c..."
• 06:3906:39, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,030 N There are three stages of devotional service: The first is the beginning stage of cultivation, the second is the realization of service, and the third, the supreme stage, is the attainment of love of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are three stages of devotional service: The first is the beginning stage of cultivation, the second is the realization o..."
• 06:3706:37, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,237 N If one is so absorbed in the rendering of service, he can be understood to be elevated to the highest position of bhakti. By such transcendental loving service alone can one surpass the influence of maya and relish pure love of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is so absorbed in the rendering of service, he can be understood to be elevated to the highest position of bhakti. By s..." current
• 06:3006:30, 8 August 2021 diff hist +46,699 The point is that a devotee is so much absorbed in the transcendental loving service of the Lord that he has no time to think of any benefit beyond his immediate engagement No edit summary current
• 06:2906:29, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,043 N Even if the devotee were offered such rewards (such as live on the same planet with the Supreme Lord, having the same form or opulence as the Lord, to live with Him side by side or to merge into His existence) by the Lord, he would reject them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if the devotee were offered such rewards by the Lord, he would reject them"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{comple..."
• 06:2606:26, 8 August 2021 diff hist +46,914 N Devotional service is pure when one engages in the service of the Supreme Lord without any motive and without being hampered with material impediments Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotional service is pure when one engages in the service of the Supreme Lord without any motive and without being hampered w..." current
• 06:1406:14, 8 August 2021 diff hist +46,858 N Spontaneous attraction to the service of the Supreme Personality of Godhead is most important to pure devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"spontaneous attraction to the service of the Supreme Personality of Godhead is most important to pure devotional service"}} {{..."
• 05:5805:58, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,167 N The devotee should see his identity as an eternal servant of Krsna. In this way one can engage his senses in the service of the Lord. Such engagement is called pure devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotee should see his identity as an eternal servant of Kṛṣṇa. In this way one can engage his senses in the service..."
• 05:5505:55, 8 August 2021 diff hist +47,000 The senses engage themselves on behalf of family, society, nation and so on. When they are so engaged, they cannot cultivate Krsna consciousness. The senses must be purified, and this is possible when one purely understands that he belongs to Krsna No edit summary current
• 04:4004:40, 8 August 2021 diff hist +46,880 N The senses belong to the body, and when the body is subject to such designations (like body belongs to a particular society or a particular country or a particular family), the senses are also Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the senses belong to the body, and when the body is subject to such designations, the senses are also"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..."

7 August 2021

• 18:4118:41, 7 August 2021 diff hist +46,916 At the present moment, our senses are all designated because the body is designated. Consequently we think that this body belongs to a particular society or a particular country or a particular family. In this way the body is bound No edit summary current
• 18:4018:40, 7 August 2021 diff hist +46,842 N Pure devotional service means engaging all the senses of the body in the service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pure devotional service means engaging all the senses of the body in the service of the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefine..."
• 18:3718:37, 7 August 2021 diff hist +46,854 By making one's bodily necessities secondary, one can primarily devote his time to the cultivation of Krsna consciousness through the chanting of the holy names of God No edit summary current
• 18:2618:26, 7 August 2021 diff hist +47,162 N Lord Caitanya begins to describe devotional service and its symptoms to Rupa Gosvami. He explains that in pure devotional service there can be no desire other than the desire to advance in Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya begins to describe devotional service and its symptoms to Rūpa Gosvāmī. He explains that in pure devotional s..."
• 18:1818:18, 7 August 2021 diff hist +47,195 N These all (austerities, pious duties, and mystic yoga) reward different results to their performer. The rewards of these practices, however, appear to be very glittering as long as one is not elevated to the transcendental loving service of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These all reward different results to their performer. The rewards of these practices, however, appear to be very glittering a..."
• 18:1518:15, 7 August 2021 diff hist +46,900 There are many phases of spiritual knowledge and transcendental bliss. On one platform are the ritualistic sacrifices recommended in the Vedas, the execution of austerities and pious duties, and the practice of mystic yoga No edit summary current
• 18:0918:09, 7 August 2021 diff hist +47,059 N He (one who is engaged in devotional service relishes the fruit of love of Godhead) no longer desires to satisfy his senses, and he no longer desires to become one with the Supreme Lord by merging into His effulgence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He no longer desires to satisfy his senses, and he no longer desires to become one with the Supreme Lord by merging into His e..."
• 18:0318:03, 7 August 2021 diff hist +47,000 N If one is not particularly careful, even by watering the plant of devotional service, unnecessary weeds will grow & hamper progress Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is not particularly careful, even by watering the plant of devotional service, unnecessary weeds will grow and hamper p..."
• 17:5917:59, 7 August 2021 diff hist +46,966 N The idea is that when one waters a garden, not only does the desired plant grow more rapidly, but the unwanted plants grow also Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The idea is that when one waters a garden, not only does the desired plant grow more rapidly, but the unwanted plants grow als..."
• 17:5417:54, 7 August 2021 diff hist +47,001 N If one does not follow these principles strictly (one should not indulge in illicit sex life, intoxication, meat eating or gambling), there may be a severe disturbance in the discharge of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one does not follow these principles strictly, there may be a severe disturbance in the discharge of devotional service"}}..."
• 17:4717:47, 7 August 2021 diff hist +46,664 N Neglect of restrictions and prohibitions is disadvantageous Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Neglect of restrictions and prohibitions is also disadvantageous"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefined}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first..."
• 17:4017:40, 7 August 2021 diff hist +46,944 m There are other factors which disturb the plant of devotional service. Along with this plant the weeds of material desires also grow Alankrutha moved page There are also other factors which disturb the plant of devotional service. Along with this plant the weeds of material desires also grow to There are other factors which disturb the plant of devotional service. Along with this plant the weeds of material desires also grow current
• 17:3217:32, 7 August 2021 diff hist +46,787 N If one chants the holy names and still has material attachments, he must be committing some offense Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if one chants the holy names and still has material attachments, he must be committing some offense"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|u..."
• 17:3017:30, 7 August 2021 diff hist +46,971 N The idea is that by chanting the holy name without offense, one can obtain elevation to the liberated platform. On the liberated platform one is freed from all material attachment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The idea is that by chanting the holy name without offense, one can obtain elevation to the liberated platform. On the liberat..."
• 17:2717:27, 7 August 2021 diff hist +46,877 N The tenth and last offense is to maintain material attachment even after hearing and chanting the holy names of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The tenth and last offense is to maintain material attachment even after hearing and chanting the holy names of God"}} {{notes..."
• 17:2417:24, 7 August 2021 diff hist +46,825 N The ninth offense is to preach the glories of the holy name of God to a faithless person who is not interested in hearing them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The ninth offense is to preach the glories of the holy name of God to a faithless person who is not interested in hearing them..."
• 17:2217:22, 7 August 2021 diff hist +46,977 N Pious activities are only means to approach the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and they can even be performed for some material reason Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pious activities are only means to approach the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and they can even be performed for some materi..."
• 17:1917:19, 7 August 2021 diff hist +47,164 N The eighth offense is to consider that religious rituals, austerity, sacrifices or other forms of renunciation are equal to chanting the holy name. Chanting the holy name is as good as associating with the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The eighth offense is to consider that religious rituals, austerity, sacrifices or other forms of renunciation are equal to ch..."
• 17:1517:15, 7 August 2021 diff hist +47,013 N It is understood that by chanting the holy names one is free from sinful reactions, but this does not mean that one should act sinfully on the strength of chanting. That is the greatest offense Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is understood that by chanting the holy names one is free from sinful reactions, but this does not mean that one should act..."
• 17:1217:12, 7 August 2021 diff hist +46,937 N The seventh offense is to commit sinful activities on the strength of chanting the holy names of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The seventh offense is to commit sinful activities on the strength of chanting the holy name"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefine..."
• 17:0617:06, 7 August 2021 diff hist +46,996 N The fifth offense is to consider the glories attributed to the holy names to be exaggerations. The sixth offense is to concoct perverted theories about the holy name Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The fifth offense is to consider the glories attributed to the holy names to be exaggerations. The sixth offense is to concoct..." current
• 17:0417:04, 7 August 2021 diff hist +47,003 N The third offense is to consider the bona fide spiritual master to be a common man. The fourth offense is to blaspheme Vedic literature and authorized scriptures like the Puranas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The third offense is to consider the bona fide spiritual master to be a common man. The fourth offense is to blaspheme Vedic l..."
• 17:0017:00, 7 August 2021 diff hist +47,221 N The Lord is Supreme, and no one is equal to or greater than Him. Consequently if one thinks that the Lord's names are nondifferent from the names of demigods, he offends. The Supreme Lord and the demigods should never be considered on the same level Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord is Supreme, and no one is equal to or greater than Him. Consequently if one thinks that the Lord's names are nondiffe..." current
• 16:5416:54, 7 August 2021 diff hist +47,190 N The holy name of Krsna is nondifferent from Krsna, and one who attempts to spread the holy names throughout the world is beloved of Him. Krsna Himself does not tolerate offenses against His pure devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The holy name of Kṛṣṇa is nondifferent from Kṛṣṇa, and one who attempts to spread the holy names throughout the wo..." current
• 16:5016:50, 7 August 2021 diff hist +47,095 N There are ten principal offenses which can be committed against the holy name. The first is to blaspheme the great devotees who have tried to spread the glories of the holy name throughout the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are ten principal offenses which can be committed against the holy name. The first is to blaspheme the great devotees wh..." current
• 16:4616:46, 7 August 2021 diff hist +47,261 N In the discharge of devotional service, an offense to the feet of a pure devotee can create havoc. Thus one has to defend the plant of bhakti by tending it properly and taking care not to commit offenses. If one is cautious, the plant can properly thrive Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the discharge of devotional service, an offense to the feet of a pure devotee can create havoc. Thus one has to defend the..." current
• 16:4016:40, 7 August 2021 diff hist +47,195 N The most dangerous animal is considered a mad elephant, for if a mad elephant enters into a garden, it causes tremendous damage to plants and trees. An offense to a pure devotee of the Lord is called vaisnavaparadha, the mad elephant offense Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The most dangerous animal is considered a mad elephant, for if a mad elephant enters into a garden, it causes tremendous damag..." current
• 16:3416:34, 7 August 2021 diff hist +47,067 N After the plant (of devotional service) has grown some bit, an animal may come and either eat or destroy it. When green leaves of a plant are taken by some animal, the plant generally dies Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After the plant has grown some bit, an animal may come and either eat or destroy it. When green leaves of a plant are taken by..." current
• 13:1413:14, 7 August 2021 diff hist +46,522 Lord Caitanya pointed out to Rupa Gosvami that there was a certain danger to be encountered while watering the root of the devotional plant No edit summary current
• 13:1113:11, 7 August 2021 diff hist +47,278 N It is necessary for the devotee, or transcendental gardener, to pour water on the plant daily by chanting and hearing. Unless one waters the plant by chanting and hearing, there is every chance that it will dry up Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is necessary for the devotee, or transcendental gardener, to pour water on the plant daily by chanting and hearing. Unless..."
• 13:0113:01, 7 August 2021 diff hist +46,863 N After attaining this position (of ultimate goal of devotional service), the plant (of devotional service) produces fruit, which is known as the fruit of love of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After attaining this position, the plant produces fruit, which is known as the fruit of love of Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."
• 12:5012:50, 7 August 2021 diff hist +47,298 N The plant (of devotional service) even penetrates this brahmajyoti and gradually enters the planet known as Goloka Vrndavana. There the plant takes shelter at the lotus feet of Krsna. That is the ultimate goal of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The plant even penetrates this brahmajyoti and gradually enters the planet known as Goloka Vṛndāvana. There the plant takes..."
• 12:4812:48, 7 August 2021 diff hist +46,977 When it (the plant of devotional service) is full grown, it surpasses the length and breadth of this universe and enters into the transcendental atmosphere, where everything is bathed in the effulgence of the brahmajyoti No edit summary current
• 12:4412:44, 7 August 2021 diff hist +46,976 N When it (the plant of devotional service) is full grown, it surpasses the length and breadth of this universe and enters into the transcendental atmosphere, where everything is bathed in the effulgence of the brahmajyoti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When it is full grown, it surpasses the length and breadth of this universe and enters into the transcendental atmosphere, whe..."