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11:5011:50, 10 May 2022 diff hist +10,555 N Kirtana may go on for hours, and one may not feel tired, but it is difficult to sit in lotus position perfectly still for more than a few minutes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kirtana may go on for hours, and one may not feel tired, but it is difficult to sit in lotus position perfectly still for more..." current
11:4611:46, 10 May 2022 diff hist +10,364 N All forms of yoga are meant for transcendental life, but the method of chanting is especially effective in this age Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All forms of yoga are meant for transcendental life, but the method of chanting is especially effective in this age"}} {{notes..."
10:2810:28, 10 May 2022 diff hist +7 It is not possible to live in peace anywhere in the material world. But for one who is transcendentally situated-either by the meditational yoga system or by the empirical philosophical method, or by bhakti-yoga - peace is possible No edit summary current
10:2710:27, 10 May 2022 diff hist +10,745 N It is not possible to live in peace anywhere in the material world. But for one who is transcendentally situated-either by the meditational yoga system or by the empirical philosophical method, or by bhakti-yoga - peace is possible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is not possible to live in peace anywhere in the material world. But for one who is transcendentally situated-either by the..."
10:2310:23, 10 May 2022 diff hist +10,482 N This material world has been likened to a great forest fire. As in the forest, fire may automatically take place, so in this material world, although we may try to live peacefully, there is always a great conflagration Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This material world has been likened to a great forest fire. As in the forest, fire may automatically take place, so in this m..." current
10:2010:20, 10 May 2022 diff hist +10,290 N For one who has conquered the mind, the Supersoul is already reached, for he has attained tranquility - Bg. 6.7 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For one who has conquered the mind, the Supersoul is already reached, for he has attained tranquility"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..."
10:1710:17, 10 May 2022 diff hist +10,697 N In yoga it is necessary to control all of the senses, and when all the senses are controlled, the mind must be engaged in thinking of Visnu. One becomes peaceful after thus conquering material life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In yoga it is necessary to control all of the senses, and when all the senses are controlled, the mind must be engaged in thin..."
08:2308:23, 10 May 2022 diff hist −23 The advantage (of chanting Hare Krsna) is that he doesn't have to take all the trouble of the meditational process. That is the beauty of Krsna consciousness No edit summary current
08:2208:22, 10 May 2022 diff hist +10,615 N The advantage (of chanting Hare Krsna) is that he doesn't have to take all the trouble of the meditational process. That is the beauty of Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The advantage is that he doesn't have to take all the trouble of the meditational process. That is the beauty of Kṛṣṇa c..."
08:1808:18, 10 May 2022 diff hist +10,430 N One absorbed in Krsna consciousness, in chanting the names of Krsna and serving Him always, receives the benefit of the highest form of yoga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one absorbed in Krsna consciousness, in chanting the names of Krsna and serving Him always, receives the benefit of the highes..." current
08:0408:04, 10 May 2022 diff hist +10,772 N This transcendental sound vibration (Hare Krsna mantra) is nondifferent from Him. When we chant His name with devotion, then Krsna is with us, and when Krsna is with us, then what is the possibility of remaining impure Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"this transcendental sound vibration is nondifferent from Him. When we chant His name with devotion, then Kṛṣṇa is with u..."
07:2407:24, 10 May 2022 diff hist +10,784 N The yogi obviously has to go through a great deal of difficulty to purify the atma (mind, body and soul), but it is a fact that this can be done most effectively in this age simply by the chanting of Hare Krsna. Why is this Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The yogī obviously has to go through a great deal of difficulty to purify the ātmā (mind, body and soul), but it is a fact..."
07:0907:09, 10 May 2022 diff hist +3 It is not that one is to transfer his thought to vacancy. Thus Krsna says that one absorbed in the meditational yoga system is - always thinking of Me No edit summary current
07:0707:07, 10 May 2022 diff hist +10,453 N It is not that one is to transfer his thought to vacancy. Thus Krsna says that one absorbed in the meditational yoga system is - always thinking of Me Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is not that one is to transfer his thought to vacancy. Thus Kṛṣṇa says that one absorbed in the meditational yoga sys..."
06:5906:59, 10 May 2022 diff hist +10,603 N When there are no demands, and one executes this system properly, then he can control his mind. After one has met all the requirements for meditation, he must transfer his whole thought to Krsna or Visnu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When there are no demands, and one executes this system properly, then he can control his mind. After one has met all the requ..." current
06:5306:53, 10 May 2022 diff hist +10,299 N One must also be brahmacari, completely free from sex life. Nor can there be any demands on one meditating in this way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one must also be brahmacārī, completely free from sex life. Nor can there be any demands on one meditating in this way"}} {{..." current
06:4806:48, 10 May 2022 diff hist +10,387 N In meditational yoga one must also be devoid of fear. There is no question of fear when one enters spiritual life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In meditational yoga one must also be devoid of fear. There is no question of fear when one enters spiritual life"}} {{notes|}..." current
06:4506:45, 10 May 2022 diff hist +10,436 N One must be always undisturbed. If the mind is agitated, or if there is a great deal of activity going on, one will not be able to concentrate Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one must be always undisturbed. If the mind is agitated, or if there is a great deal of activity going on, one will not be abl..."
05:0205:02, 10 May 2022 diff hist +10,677 N Sometimes, of course, meditation goes on when one is sleeping, but this is not the recommended process for the execution of yoga. Thus to keep oneself awake Krsna advises that one always keep the tip of the nose visible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes, of course, meditation goes on when one is sleeping, but this is not the recommended process for the execution of yo..." current
04:4904:49, 10 May 2022 diff hist +10,490 N One must sit very straight, and the eyes be only half-closed, gazing at the tip of one's nose. If one does not follow the instructions, the result will be sleep and nothing more Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must sit very straight, and the eyes be only half-closed, gazing at the tip of one's nose. If one does not follow the inst..." current
04:4404:44, 10 May 2022 diff hist +10,362 N This is not recommended (sit cross-legged, very straight and then close eyes to meditate) by Sri Krsna in Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"this is not recommended by Śrī Kṛṣṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefined}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2022-05-10T04:44:20..." current
04:3804:38, 10 May 2022 diff hist +10,757 N In many yoga societies we find that people sit cross-legged and very straight, then close their eyes to meditate, and so fifty percent of them go to sleep because when we close our eyes and have no subject matter for contemplation, we simply go to sleep Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In many yoga societies we find that people sit cross-legged and very straight, then close their eyes to meditate, and so fifty..." current
04:3304:33, 10 May 2022 diff hist −19 The Vedas maintain that yoga means meditation on Visnu, and this is also maintained in Bhagavad-gita No edit summary current
04:2204:22, 10 May 2022 diff hist +10,259 N The Vedas maintain that yoga means meditation on Visnu, and this is also maintained in Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Vedas maintain that yoga means meditation on Viṣṇu, and this is also maintained in Bhagavad-gītā"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."

15:5515:55, 9 May 2022 diff hist +10,661 N It is generally thought, at least in the Western world, that the yoga system involves meditating on the void. But the Vedic literatures do not recommend meditating on any void Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is generally thought, at least in the Western world, that the yoga system involves meditating on the void. But the Vedic li..." current
15:5115:51, 9 May 2022 diff hist +10,762 N This is the consideration of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu - In this age of quarrel and disagreement (Kali-yuga), there is no other way of spiritual realization but this chanting of the names. There is no other way, there is no other way, there is no other way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"this is the consideration of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu"|""In this age of quarrel and disagreement [Kali-yuga], there is no oth..."
15:3315:33, 9 May 2022 diff hist 0 m It is not possible to come to this understanding (one's constitutional position is to be distinct from matter) if one executes the process improperly Soham moved page It is not possible to come to this understanding (one's constitutional position is being distinct from matter) if one executes the process improperly to It is not possible to come to this understanding (one's constitutional position is to be distinct from matter) if one executes the process improperly current
15:3115:31, 9 May 2022 diff hist +10,567 N It is not possible to come to this understanding (one's constitutional position is to be distinct from matter) if one executes the process improperly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is not possible to come to this understanding if one executes the process improperly"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Soham}} {{com..."
15:2015:20, 9 May 2022 diff hist +10,737 N In order to perform real yoga one must realize his constitutional position as being distinct from matter. The purpose of seeking out a secluded place and executing the meditational process is to come to this understanding Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in order to perform real yoga one must realize his constitutional position as being distinct from matter. The purpose of seeki..."
15:1215:12, 9 May 2022 diff hist +10,542 Purification is realizing that "I am pure spirit - I am not this matter." Due to material contact, we are identifying ourselves with matter, and we are thinking, - I am this body No edit summary current
15:0915:09, 9 May 2022 diff hist +10,531 N Purification is realizing that "I am pure spirit - I am not this matter." Due to material contact, we are identifying ourselves with matter, and we are thinking, - I am this body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Purification is realizing that "I am pure spirit—I am not this matter." Due to material contact, we are identifying ourselve..."
15:0615:06, 9 May 2022 diff hist +10,479 N The whole process of the yoga system is to purify oneself. And what is this purification? Purification ensues upon the realization of one's actual identity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The whole process of the yoga system is to purify oneself. And what is this purification? Purification ensues upon the realiza..."
12:0712:07, 9 May 2022 diff hist −19 One may attempt to practice meditational yoga in a large city or in a society, but one must understand that this is one's own concoction and is not the method recommended in Bhagavad-gita No edit summary current
12:0712:07, 9 May 2022 diff hist +10,776 N One may attempt to practice meditational yoga in a large city or in a society, but one must understand that this is one's own concoction and is not the method recommended in Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One may attempt to practice meditational yoga in a large city or in a society, but one must understand that this is one's own..."
11:5911:59, 9 May 2022 diff hist 0 This (hearing and chanting of Hare Krsna mantra) can easily be performed in one's own home, with a small group of friends or with many people in a large public place No edit summary current
11:5911:59, 9 May 2022 diff hist +10,738 N This (hearing and chanting of Hare Krsna mantra) can easily be performed in one's own home, with a small group of friends or with many people in a large public place Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This can easily be performed in one's own home, with a small group of friends or with many people in a large public place"}} {..."
11:5411:54, 9 May 2022 diff hist +10,391 N In this way (one person chanting Hare Krsna mantra and at the end of mantra, the group responding) there is a reciprocation of hearing and chanting Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in this way there is a reciprocation of hearing and chanting"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Soham}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2022-05..." current
11:4611:46, 9 May 2022 diff hist +10,551 N At a public kirtana one person can chant Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare, while a group listens, and at the end of the mantra, the group can respond Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At a public kīrtana one person can chant Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare/ Hare Rāma,..." current
11:4211:42, 9 May 2022 diff hist +10,604 N Out of these (nine processes of devotional service), sravanam kirtanam, hearing and chanting, are considered the most important Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Out of these, śravaṇaṁ kīrtanam, hearing and chanting, are considered the most important"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Soham}..." current
11:3811:38, 9 May 2022 diff hist +10,836 N In the bhakti-yoga system there are nine different processes: hearing, chanting, remembering, serving, worshiping the Deity in the temple, praying, carrying out orders, serving Krsna as friend and sacrificing for Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the bhakti-yoga system there are nine different processes: hearing, chanting, remembering, serving, worshiping the Deity in..." current
11:3211:32, 9 May 2022 diff hist +10,523 N In this age of overpopulation it is not always possible to find a secluded place, but this is not necessary in bhakti-yoga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this age of overpopulation it is not always possible to find a secluded place, but this is not necessary in bhakti-yoga"}}..." current
11:2811:28, 9 May 2022 diff hist +10,622 N It is specifically stated in Bhagavad-gita that to perform meditational yoga one should go to a secluded and holy place. In other words, it is necessary to leave home Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is specifically stated in Bhagavad-gita that to perform meditational yoga one should go to a secluded and holy place. In ot..."
08:5508:55, 9 May 2022 diff hist +10,683 N Participation in kirtana, in the public chanting of the names and glories of God, is very possible and is actually easy in this age; but as far as the meditational process of yoga is concerned, that is very difficult Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"participation in kirtana, in the public chanting of the names and glories of God, is very possible and is actually easy in thi..." current
08:3908:39, 9 May 2022 diff hist +10,811 N When Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu was performing kirtana in India some five hundred years ago, He organized in each group sixteen persons to lead the chanting, and thousands of persons chanted with them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu was performing kirtana in India some five hundred years ago, He organized in each group sixteen..." current
08:3108:31, 9 May 2022 diff hist +4 Traditionally, yoga cannot be executed in a public place, but insofar as kirtana - mantra-yoga, or the yoga of chanting the Hare Krsna mantra - is concerned, the more people present, the better No edit summary current
08:2408:24, 9 May 2022 diff hist +10,839 N Traditionally, yoga cannot be executed in a public place, but insofar as kirtana - mantra-yoga, or the yoga of chanting the Hare Krsna mantra - is concerned, the more people present, the better Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Traditionally, yoga cannot be executed in a public place, but insofar as kirtana - mantra-yoga, or the yoga of chanting the Ha..."
04:1604:16, 9 May 2022 diff hist +10,252 N In India there are sacred places where yogis go to meditate in solitude, as prescribed in Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In India there are sacred places where yogis go to meditate in solitude, as prescribed in Bhagavad-gita"}} {{notes|}} {{compil..."
03:4603:46, 9 May 2022 diff hist +3 In the material world everyone is working for sense gratification. The profits of one's labor in the material world are used to gratify one's senses. But a real yogi does not desire such fruits. He has no desire other than Krsna, & Krsna is already there No edit summary current
03:4503:45, 9 May 2022 diff hist +7,416 N In the material world everyone is working for sense gratification. The profits of one's labor in the material world are used to gratify one's senses. But a real yogi does not desire such fruits. He has no desire other than Krsna, & Krsna is already there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material world everyone is working for sense gratification. The profits of one's labor in the material world are used t..."
03:3803:38, 9 May 2022 diff hist +7,137 N If we vibrate some mundane vibration, then we soon become exhausted. There is no question of becoming tired on the spiritual platform. The spiritual platform is absolute Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if we vibrate some mundane vibration, then we soon become exhausted. There is no question of becoming tired on the spiritual p..." current

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