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14:0114:01, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,915 N Lord Caitanya inquired: "What is the most profitable thing in the world, the essence of all auspicious events?" Ramananda Raya replied that there is nothing as profitable as the association of pure devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"What is the most profitable thing in the world, the essence of all auspicious events"|"Ramananda Raya replied that there is no..." current
13:5713:57, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,823 N Any intelligent person who tries to understand the pastimes of Radha and Krsna is most fortunate. The songs that tell of those pastimes are the greatest songs in the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Any intelligent person who tries to understand the pastimes of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa is most fortunate. The songs that tell..." current
13:5413:54, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,787 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 10.33.36) it is said that the Lord displayed His pastimes in Vrndavana in order to reveal His actual life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is said that the Lord displayed His pastimes in Vrndavana in order to reveal His actual life"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alank..." current
13:5113:51, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,136 N There is an immense literature dealing with the transactions between the gopis and Krsna, and anyone who takes shelter of this literature or of the stories about Radha and Krsna can enjoy actual happiness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is an immense literature dealing with the transactions between the gopīs and Kṛṣṇa, and anyone who takes shelter..."
13:4713:47, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,138 N All fictions - dramas and novels - and material songs describe love between men and women. Since people are so attracted to this kind of literature, Krsna appeared in this material world and displayed His transcendental loving affairs with the gopis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All fictions—dramas and novels—and material songs describe love between men and women. Since people are so attracted to th..."
13:4313:43, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,097 N "And out of all songs, what song do you think is the best of all?" Caitanya Mahaprabhu asked. And Ramananda replied that any song which describes the pastimes of Radha and Krsna is the best song. In conditional life, the soul is captivated by sex Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Caitanya Mahaprabhu asked. And Ramananda replied that any song which describes the pastimes of Radha and Krsna is the best son..."
13:3813:38, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,891 N It is stated in Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 6.14.4) that a devotee of Narayana is so rare that one can only find him out of millions and millions of people Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"that a devotee of Narayana is so rare that one can only find him out of millions and millions of people"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."
13:3513:35, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,909 N Ramananda replied (to Lord Caitanya) that he who is actually completely saturated with the devotional love for Radha and Krsna is to be considered to be the best of all liberated persons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rāmānanda replied that he who is actually completely saturated with the devotional love for Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa is to be..." current
13:3113:31, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,774 N Lord Caitanya asked Ramananda Raya, "Out of many so-called liberated souls, who is actually liberated?" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya then asked Ramananda Raya"|"Out of many so-called liberated souls, who is actually liberated"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
13:2813:28, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,078 N In the Fifth Canto of Brhad-bhagavatamrta (5.44) it is stated that the association of a pure devotee is more desirable than life itself and that in separation from him one cannot even pass a second happily Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Fifth Canto of Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta (5.44) it is stated that the association of a pure devotee is more desirable t..."
13:2513:25, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,177 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 3.30.7) it is stated that if one who is bereft of the association of a pure devotee tries to become happy through society, friendship and love devoid of Krsna consciousness, he is to be considered in the most distressed condition Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is stated that if one who is bereft of the association of a pure devotee tries to become happy through society, friendship..."
13:2213:22, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,805 N When there is no devotee of the Lord present, there is great suffering in society, and association with other people becomes painful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when there is no devotee of the Lord present, there is great suffering in society, and association with other people becomes p..." current
13:1813:18, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,988 N When Lord Caitanya asked Ramananda Raya what is considered to be the most painful existence, Ramananda Raya replied that separation from a pure devotee constitutes the most painful existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Lord Caitanya asked Rāmānanda Rāya what is considered to be the most painful existence, Rāmānanda Rāya replied that..." current
13:1513:15, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,064 N If one takes shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead or is elevated to the supreme state of love of Godhead, he has nothing more to aspire to. Although such devotees can attain whatever they desire from the Lord, they do not ask anything from Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one takes shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead or is elevated to the supreme state of love of Godhead, he has noth..."
13:1013:10, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,033 N It is recorded in Srimad-Bhagavatam that Maharaja Dhruva sought out the Supreme Lord because he wanted to get some land, but when he finally saw Krsna, he said, "I am so pleased, I don't want anything" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is recorded in Srimad-Bhagavatam that Maharaja Dhruva sought out the Supreme Lord because he wanted to get some land, but w..."
13:0613:06, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,774 N When one comes to the spiritual platform of Krsna consciousness, he can understand that there are no riches more valuable than love of Radha-Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one comes to the spiritual platform of Kṛṣṇa consciousness, he can understand that there are no riches more valuabl..."
12:5812:58, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,056 N Lord Caitanya asked Ramananda Raya, "What is the most valuable thing in the world?" Ramananda Raya replied that he who has love for Radha-Krsna possesses the most valuable jewel and the greatest riches Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya next asked Ramananda Raya"|"What is the most valuable thing in the world"|"Ramananda Raya replied that he who ha..."
12:5412:54, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,958 N In the Narayana-vyuha-stava prayers it is said that if even the great Brahma is not a devotee of the Lord, he is most insignificant, whereas if a microbe is a devotee of the Lord, he is most famous Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Nārāyaṇa-vyūha-stava prayers it is said that if even the great Brahmā is not a devotee of the Lord, he is most in..."
12:5012:50, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,942 N In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 3.13.4) it is stated that there are many students of the Vedas, but one who is always thinking of the Supreme Personality of Godhead within his heart is the best student of all Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is also stated that there are many students of the Vedas, but one who is always thinking of the Supreme Personality of Godh..."
12:4612:46, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,210 N Out of many, many thousands of Vedantists, there may be one person who is famous as a devotee of Lord Visnu. There are many devotees of Visnu, and out of them, he who is unfiinching in his devotion is eligible to enter into the kingdom of God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"out of many, many thousands of such Vedāntists, there may be one person who is famous as a devotee of Lord Viṣṇu. There a..." current
12:4312:43, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,996 N The Garuda Purana points out that out of many thousands of brahmanas, one may be expert in performing sacrifices, and out of thousands of such expert brahmanas, one brahmana may be expert in the knowledge of the Vedanta-sutra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Garuḍa Purāṇa points out that out of many thousands of brāhmaṇas, one may be expert in performing sacrifices, and..."
12:4012:40, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,235 N In the Adi Purana it is said that liberation and transcendental life follow all the devotees of God. In the Brhan-naradiya Purana it is stated that even personalities like Brahma and other demigods do not know the value of a devotee of the SP of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Ādi Purāṇa it is said that liberation and transcendental life follow all the devotees of God. In the Bṛhan-nārad..." current
12:3512:35, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,913 N Bhagavad-gita (BG 7.19) Krsna tells Arjuna: After many births and deaths, he who is actually in knowledge surrenders unto Me, knowing Me to be the cause of all causes and all that is. Such a great soul is very rare Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After many births and deaths, he who is actually in knowledge surrenders unto Me, knowing Me to be the cause of all causes and..."
12:3112:31, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,992 N Concerning talks between Narada and Pundarika, Yudhisthira said, "He is most famous and can deliver all others who, after many, many births, comes to understand that he is the servant of Vasudeva" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He is most famous and can deliver all others who, after many, many births, comes to understand that he is the servant of Vasud..."
12:2812:28, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,864 N In the Garuda Purana it is said to be more rare to be a famous devotee of the Supreme Lord in the age of Kali than to be a demigod such as Brahma or Lord Siva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Garuḍa Purāṇa it is said to be more rare to be a famous devotee of the Supreme Lord in the age of Kali than to be..."
12:2512:25, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,255 N The twelve authorities are Brahma, Narada, Lord Siva, Manu, Kapila, Prahlada, Janaka, Bhisma, Sukadeva Gosvami, Bali, Yamaraja and the Kumaras. These personalities are still remembered because they were all great stalwart devotees of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These authorities are Brahmā, Nārada, Lord Śiva, Manu, Kapila, Prahlāda, Janaka, Bhīṣma, Śukadeva Gosvāmī, Bali, Yam..."
12:2012:20, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,323 N According to SB, there are twelve authorities, & they are all famous because they were all great devotees of the Lord. These authorities are Brahma, Narada, Lord Siva, Manu, Kapila, Prahlada, Janaka, Bhisma, Sukadeva Gosvami, Bali, Yamaraja & the Kumaras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, there are twelve authorities, and they are all famous because they were all great devotees..."
12:1512:15, 1 November 2021 diff hist +23,074 N It is deplorable to become famous on the basis of the body or to become known as a man of spiritually developed consciousness without knowing the supreme spirit, Visnu. Real fame can only be had if one attains Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is deplorable to become famous on the basis of the body or to become known as a man of spiritually developed consciousness..." current
12:0912:09, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,869 N It is only due to ignorance that everyone is striving after the name, fame and profit that are connected with the body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is only due to ignorance that everyone is striving after the name, fame and profit that are connected with the body"}} {{no..." current
12:0612:06, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,851 N No one knows that all this material name, fame and profit belong to the temporary material body and that as soon as the body is finished, all name, fame and profit are finished also Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"no one knows that all this material name, fame and profit belong to the temporary material body and that as soon as the body i..."
12:0312:03, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,859 N In the material world, everyone is striving for three things: he wants his name to be perpetuated, he wants his fame to be broadcast all over the world, and he wants some profit from his material activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material world, everyone is striving for three things: he wants his name to be perpetuated, he wants his fame to be bro..." current
12:0012:00, 1 November 2021 diff hist +22,606 N One who is famous as a Krsna conscious man enjoys eternal fame Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who is famous as a Krsna conscious man enjoys eternal fame"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Alankrutha}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|..."
11:2711:27, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,624 N Love of Godhead can gradually develop in such a way that transcendental pleasure is increased to the highest stage for the real devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Love of Godhead can gradually develop in such a way that transcendental pleasure is increased to the highest stage for the rea..."
11:2011:20, 1 November 2021 diff hist +21,077 N When a devotee glorifies the Lord's name, fame and so on, he becomes almost like an insane man, and in that condition he sometimes laughs, sometimes cries and sometimes dances. He continues in this way without even considering his situation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when he glorifies the Lord's name, fame and so on, he becomes almost like an insane man, and in that condition he sometimes la..." current
11:1511:15, 1 November 2021 diff hist +21,028 A person engaged in devotional service becomes heartsick when singing the glories of the Supreme Lord. Because the Lord is very dear to him, when he glorifies the Lord's name, fame and so on, he becomes almost like an insane man No edit summary current
11:1311:13, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,693 N Even if one is very learned, it is very difficult for him to understand a pure devotee who is in love with the Lord. This is also confirmed in Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if one is very learned, it is very difficult for him to understand a pure devotee who is in love with the Lord. This is a..." current
11:1011:10, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,825 N Lord Caitanya informed Sanatana Gosvami that no one can understand the person who has developed love of Krsna. No one can understand his words, his activities or his symptoms Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He informed Sanātana Gosvāmī that no one can understand the person who has developed love of Kṛṣṇa. No one can unders..."
11:0511:05, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,769 N All the descriptions of the bhava stage of devotional service were quoted by Lord Caitanya to Sanatana Gosvami. Lord Caitanya next proceeded to describe the symptoms of actual love for Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All these descriptions of the bhāva stage of devotional service were quoted by Lord Caitanya to Sanātana Gosvāmī. Lord Cai..."
11:0211:02, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,866 N Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (NOD 1.2.156): "O lotus-eyed one, when will I be able to always chant Your holy name, and being inspired by that chanting, when will I be able to dance on the banks of the Yamuna?" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O lotus-eyed one, when will I be able to always chant Your holy name, and being inspired by that chanting, when will I be able..."
10:5710:57, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,719 N A verse appears again in krsna-karnamrta (92): "The body of Krsna is so nice, and His face is so beautiful. Everything about Him is sweet and fragrant" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A similar verse appears again in krsna-karnamrta (92)"|"The body of Krsna is so nice, and His face is so beautiful. Everything..."
10:5310:53, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,672 N Pure devotees are always anxious to describe the glories of Krsna and to live in a place where He exhibited His pastimes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"pure devotees are always anxious to describe the glories of Kṛṣṇa and to live in a place where He exhibited His pastimes..."
10:4910:49, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,787 N Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (NOD 1.3.38) in which Rupa Gosvami states: "O Govinda! This young girl with tears in her eyes is crying in a sweet voice, chanting Your glories" Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O Govinda! This young girl with tears in her eyes is crying in a sweet voice, chanting Your glories"|"Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (..."
10:4510:45, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,704 N Krsna-karnamrta (32): Although my (Bilvamangala's) eyes are anxious to see You (Krsna) and Your face, I cannot see You. Please let me know what I shall do Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although my eyes are anxious to see You and Your face, I cannot see You. Please let me know what I shall do"}} {{notes|}} {{co..." current
10:3910:39, 1 November 2021 diff hist +21,012 N Krsna-karnamrta (32): O Krsna, O wonderful flute player, the beauty of Your boyhood activities is very wonderful in this world. You know the agitation of my mind, and I know what You are. No one knows how confidential our relationship is Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O Kṛṣṇa, O wonderful flute player, the beauty of Your boyhood activities is very wonderful in this world. You know the a..." current
10:2410:24, 1 November 2021 diff hist +21,041 N Such a devotee (like Sanatana Gosvami), being touched deeply by such strong desires (of achieving Krsna), always chants Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Such a devotee, being touched deeply by such strong desires, always chants Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa K..."
10:2010:20, 1 November 2021 diff hist +40,498 N Sanatana Gosvami composed: I am not born in a high family. Nonetheless, O darling of the damsels of Vraja, I still maintain hopes of achieving You, and these hopes are always disturbing me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am not even born in a high family. Nonetheless, O darling of the damsels of Vraja, I still maintain hopes of achieving You,..." current
10:1510:15, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,906 N Sanatana composed: I am poor in love of Godhead, and I have no asset for hearing about devotional service. Nor do I have any understanding of the science of devotional service, nor any cultivation of knowledge, nor any righteous activities to my credit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am poor in love of Godhead, and I have no asset for hearing about devotional service. Nor do I have any understanding of the..." current
10:0910:09, 1 November 2021 diff hist +21,088 N In the Padma Purana another instance of pure devotion is found. There it is recorded that the king, although the most elevated of human beings, was begging from door to door and was even praying to the candalas, the lowest members of human society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the Padma Purāṇa another instance of pure devotion is found. There it is recorded that the king, although the most eleva..."
10:0210:02, 1 November 2021 diff hist +21,212 A person who has developed bhava in devotional service. Such a person thinks of himself as the most wretched, and his only satisfaction is in thinking that some day or other Krsna will be kind enough to favor him by engaging him in devotional service No edit summary current
09:5709:57, 1 November 2021 diff hist +20,592 N Any devotee who is acting in devotional service dedicates his life and body for the purpose of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Any devotee who is acting in devotional service dedicates his life and body for the purpose of the Lord"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."

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