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16:5216:52, 15 May 2022 diff hist +27,177 N As long as we have the body, we must eat to maintain it, and we must sleep in order to give it rest. We cannot expect to negate these activities, but the Vedic literatures do give us guidelines for regulation in eating, sleeping, mating, etc Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"as long as we have the body, we must eat to maintain it, and we must sleep in order to give it rest. We cannot expect to negat..."
10:5510:55, 15 May 2022 diff hist +26,862 N Everyone is motivated by sex life, but sex life is not actually discouraged. We have this material body, and as long as we have it, sex desire will be there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone is motivated by sex life, but sex life is not actually discouraged. We have this material body, and as long as we hav..." current
08:5908:59, 15 May 2022 diff hist +27,098 N We can quickly see that controlling the mind and body is not such an easy thing and that we cannot control them as easily as we can go to the store and purchase something. But Krsna indicates that these rules can be easily followed when we are in KC Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We can quickly see that controlling the mind and body is not such an easy thing and that we cannot control them as easily as w..."
08:5108:51, 15 May 2022 diff hist +27,044 N Sometimes yogis do attain certain siddhis or powers, but these are not the purpose of yoga, and real yogis do not exhibit them. The real yogi thinks, - I am now contaminated by this material atmosphere, so now I must purify myself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes yogis do attain certain siddhis or powers, but these are not the purpose of yoga, and real yogis do not exhibit them..."
08:4108:41, 15 May 2022 diff hist +3 Having acquired a good sitting place in a secluded environment, the yogi begins to purify the atma - body, mind and soul. The yogi should not think, - Now I will try to achieve some wonderful powers No edit summary current
08:3908:39, 15 May 2022 diff hist +27,069 N Having acquired a good sitting place in a secluded environment, the yogi begins to purify the atma - body, mind and soul. The yogi should not think, - Now I will try to achieve some wonderful powers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Having acquired a good sitting place in a secluded environment, the yogī begins to purify the ātmā—body, mind and soul. T..."
08:2708:27, 15 May 2022 diff hist +27,046 Every grass and herb has its use and serves some function, although we may not know what it is. So in Bhagavad-gita Krsna has made some provision whereby the yogi doesn't have to worry about snakes No edit summary current
08:2608:26, 15 May 2022 diff hist +27,070 N Every grass and herb has its use and serves some function, although we may not know what it is. So in Bhagavad-gita Krsna has made some provision whereby the yogi doesn't have to worry about snakes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Every grass and herb has its use and serves some function, although we may not know what it is. So in Bhagavad-gītā Kṛṣ..."
08:1508:15, 15 May 2022 diff hist +26,923 N Generally yogis sit on tigerskin or deerskin because reptiles will not crawl on such skins to disturb their meditations. It seems that in God's creation there is a use for everything Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally yogis sit on tigerskin or deerskin because reptiles will not crawl on such skins to disturb their meditations. It se..." current
08:1208:12, 15 May 2022 diff hist 0 The yogi should then sit on it (seat made of kusa grass, deerskin and a soft cloth) very firmly and should practice yoga by controlling the mind and the senses, purifying the heart and fixing the mind on one point - Bg. 6.11-12 No edit summary current
08:1108:11, 15 May 2022 diff hist +27,172 N The yogi should then sit on it (seat made of kusa grass, deerskin and a soft cloth) very firmly and should practice yoga by controlling the mind and the senses, purifying the heart and fixing the mind on one point - Bg. 6.11-12 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The yogi should then sit on it very firmly and should practice yoga by controlling the mind and the senses, purifying the hear..."
07:5707:57, 15 May 2022 diff hist +27,300 N Sri Krsna says: "To practice yoga, one should go to a secluded place & should lay kusa grass on the ground & then cover it with a deerskin & a soft cloth. The seat should neither be too high nor too low & should be situated in a sacred place." Bg. 6.11-12 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Krsna says"|"To practice yoga, one should go to a secluded place & should lay kusa grass on the ground & then cover it wit..."
07:4807:48, 15 May 2022 diff hist +27,191 N The method of executing meditational yoga is further explained in considerable detail by Krsna to Arjuna. Sri Krsna says: To practice yoga, one should go to a secluded place - Bg. 6.11-12 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The method of executing meditational yoga is further explained in considerable detail by Krsna to Arjuna. Sri Krsna says"|"To..." current
07:2507:25, 15 May 2022 diff hist +27,120 N Contemporary civilization in this age of Kali has actually made it impossible for us to be alone, to be desireless and to be possessionless Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Contemporary civilization in this age of Kali has actually made it impossible for us to be alone, to be desireless and to be p..."

13:1113:11, 14 May 2022 diff hist +27,047 N He does not consider himself alone because at all times the Paramatma - Supersoul - is with him. From this we see that in modern civilization it is indeed very difficult to execute this meditational form of yoga properly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He does not consider himself alone because at all times the Paramātmā—Supersoul—is with him. From this we see that in mo..." current
13:0613:06, 14 May 2022 diff hist +27,049 N If he is properly executing this meditational yoga, he stays alone in the jungles, forests or mountains and avoids society altogether. At all times he must be convinced for whom he has become a yogi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If he is properly executing this meditational yoga, he stays alone in the jungles, forests or mountains and avoids society alt..."
13:0013:00, 14 May 2022 diff hist +27,074 N The yogi, in addition to living in a secluded place, should also be free from desires and should not think that he is performing yoga to achieve some material powers. Nor should he accept gifts or favors from people Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The yogī, in addition to living in a secluded place, should also be free from desires and should not think that he is perform..." current
12:5012:50, 14 May 2022 diff hist +26,986 N In India there are still thousands of yogis and sages, and every twelve years or so they meet in particular holy places - Allahabad, etc. - just as in America they have businessmen's conventions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In India there are still thousands of yogīs and sages, and every twelve years or so they meet in particular holy places—All..."
10:3810:38, 14 May 2022 diff hist +26,916 N In India, there are still many yogis who assemble at the Kumba Mela. Generally they are in seclusion, but on rare occasions they come to attend special functions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In India, there are still many yogīs who assemble at the Kumba Mela. Generally they are in seclusion, but on rare occasions t..." current
10:3210:32, 14 May 2022 diff hist −14 Meditational yoga cannot be performed in an assembly, at least not according to Bhagavad-gita. It is not possible to concentrate the mind in the meditational system upon the Supersoul except in a secluded place No edit summary current
10:3210:32, 14 May 2022 diff hist +26,996 N Meditational yoga cannot be performed in an assembly, at least not according to Bhagavad-gita. It is not possible to concentrate the mind in the meditational system upon the Supersoul except in a secluded place Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Meditational yoga cannot be performed in an assembly, at least not according to Bhagavad-gita. It is not possible to concentra..."
10:2510:25, 14 May 2022 diff hist +26,939 N He (a transcendentalist) should be free from desires and feelings of possessiveness. - (Bg. 6.10) From this verse we can understand that it is the duty of the yogi to always remain alone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He should be free from desires and feelings of possessiveness"|"From this verse we can understand that it is the duty of the y..."
09:0809:08, 14 May 2022 diff hist +26,846 N A transcendentalist should always try to concentrate his mind on the Supreme Self; he should live alone in a secluded place and should always carefully control his mind. - Bg. 6.10 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A transcendentalist should always try to concentrate his mind on the Supreme Self; he should live alone in a secluded place an..."
08:3208:32, 14 May 2022 diff hist +27,117 N We have to test ourselves accordingly (with four minimum regulations) to ascertain our success in yoga execution Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We have to test ourselves accordingly to ascertain our success in yoga execution"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|undefined}} {{comple..."
07:3207:32, 14 May 2022 diff hist +26,910 N These (no illicit sexual connection, no intoxication, no meat-eating and no gambling) are the four minimum regulations for the execution of any yoga system. And in this age who can refrain from these activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These are the four minimum regulations for the execution of any yoga system. And in this age who can refrain from these activi..." current
06:5506:55, 14 May 2022 diff hist +27,081 N All these requirements (for disciplining the body), however, can essentially be broken down into four basic rules: no illicit sexual connection, no intoxication, no meat-eating and no gambling Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All these requirements, however, can essentially be broken down into four basic rules: no illicit sexual connection, no intoxi..."

15:1415:14, 13 May 2022 diff hist +27,212 N One should not sleep more than six hours daily. Nor can one infected by insomnia, who cannot sleep at night, successfully execute yoga, for the body must be kept fit. Thus Krsna outlines so many requirements for disciplining the body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not sleep more than six hours daily. Nor can one infected by insomnia, who cannot sleep at night, successfully exec..."
15:0815:08, 13 May 2022 diff hist 0 Krsna does not say that there is such a thing as dreamless sleep. As soon as we go to sleep, we will have a dream, although we may not remember it. In the Gita Krsna cautions that one who dreams too much while sleeping cannot properly execute yoga No edit summary current
15:0715:07, 13 May 2022 diff hist +27,197 N Krsna does not say that there is such a thing as dreamless sleep. As soon as we go to sleep, we will have a dream, although we may not remember it. In the Gita Krsna cautions that one who dreams too much while sleeping cannot properly execute yoga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna does not say that there is such a thing as dreamless sleep. As soon as we go to sleep, we will have a dream, although we..."
14:5214:52, 13 May 2022 diff hist +27,172 N Our tongue is never satisfied. But it is not unusual in India to see a yogitake only a small spoonful of rice a day and nothing more. Nor can one execute the meditational yoga system if one sleeps too much or does not sleep sufficiently Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our tongue is never satisfied. But it is not unusual in India to see a yogitake only a small spoonful of rice a day and nothin..."
14:3914:39, 13 May 2022 diff hist +26,874 When palatable dishes come before us, we are accustomed to take not just one of the preparations but two, three and four - and upwards No edit summary current
14:3314:33, 13 May 2022 diff hist +26,965 N When palatable dishes come before us, we are accustomed to take not just one of the preparations but two, three and four - and upwards Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When palatable dishes come before us, we are accustomed to take not just one of the preparations but two, three and four - and..."
14:2614:26, 13 May 2022 diff hist +26,766 N The eating process should be moderate, just enough to keep body and soul together; it should not be for the enjoyment of the tongue Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The eating process should be moderate, just enough to keep body and soul together; it should not be for the enjoyment of the t..."
13:3313:33, 13 May 2022 diff hist +27,035 N In His discourse on the meditational yoga system, Krsna proclaims that yoga cannot be properly performed by one who eats too much or eats too little. One who starves himself cannot properly perform yoga. Nor can the person who eats more than required Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In His discourse on the meditational yoga system, Krsna proclaims that yoga cannot be properly performed by one who eats too m..." current
13:1913:19, 13 May 2022 diff hist +27,193 N Despite leading a life of uncontrolled sense indulgence, we attend yoga classes and expect to attain success. There are so many rules and regulations involved in the proper execution of yoga, and most of us can hardly give up a simple habit like smoking Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Despite leading a life of uncontrolled sense indulgence, we attend yoga classes and expect to attain success. There are so man..."
13:1113:11, 13 May 2022 diff hist +27,149 N Krsna emphasizes practice and renunciation as ways to control the mind. But what is that renunciation? Today it is hardly possible for us to renounce anything, for we are so habituated to such a variety of material sense pleasures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna emphasizes practice and renunciation as ways to control the mind. But what is that renunciation? Today it is hardly poss..." current
13:0513:05, 13 May 2022 diff hist +27,368 N Krsna admits that this meditational process is very difficult: The Blessed Lord said: O mighty-armed son of Kunti, it is undoubtedly very difficult to curb the restless mind, but it is possible by constant practice and by detachment. - Bg. 6.35 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna admits that this meditational process is very difficult"|"The Blessed Lord said: O mighty-armed son of Kunti, it is undo..." current
12:5512:55, 13 May 2022 diff hist +27,169 N Although Krsna delineates the meditational yoga system in the Sixth Chapter, He does not stress it nor encourage Arjuna to pursue it as his path Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Kṛṣṇa delineates the meditational yoga system in the Sixth Chapter, He does not stress it nor encourage Arjuna..."
12:4512:45, 13 May 2022 diff hist +26,724 Throughout Bhagavad-gita, Krsna was encouraging Arjuna to fight, for he was a warrior, and fighting was his duty No edit summary current
12:4412:44, 13 May 2022 diff hist +26,758 N Throughout Bhagavad-gita, Krsna was encouraging Arjuna to fight, for he was a warrior, and fighting was his duty Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Throughout Bhagavad-gītā, Kṛṣṇa was encouraging Arjuna to fight, for he was a warrior, and fighting was his duty"}} {{..."
08:3708:37, 13 May 2022 diff hist +11,472 N The material disease cannot be cured by artificial medicine. We have to take the real cure straight from Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The material disease cannot be cured by artificial medicine. We have to take the real cure straight from Kṛṣṇa"}} {{note..."
08:2508:25, 13 May 2022 diff hist +11,378 N We should understand that such show-bottle performances (sitting very straight in lotus position and going in to a trance) have nothing to do with the actual perfection of yoga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we should understand that such show-bottle performances have nothing to do with the actual perfection of yoga"}} {{notes|}} {{..."
08:1908:19, 13 May 2022 diff hist +11,510 N If we're content at making a show of meditation by sitting very straight in lotus position and going in to a trance like some sort of performer, then that is a different thing Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we're content at making a show of meditation by sitting very straight in lotus position and going in to a trance like some..." current
08:0008:00, 13 May 2022 diff hist −17 If one wants to be a mahatma in terms of the Vedic literature, in terms of Bhagavad-gita and in terms of the great authorities, then one has to adopt this process of Krsna consciousness and of chanting Hare Krsna No edit summary current
08:0008:00, 13 May 2022 diff hist +11,626 N If one wants to be a mahatma in terms of the Vedic literature, in terms of Bhagavad-gita and in terms of the great authorities, then one has to adopt this process of Krsna consciousness and of chanting Hare Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one wants to be a mahatma in terms of the Vedic literature, in terms of Bhagavad-gita and in terms of the great authorities..."
07:5707:57, 13 May 2022 diff hist +11,351 The Bhagavad-gita proclaims that the mahatmas, the great souls, are always chanting the glories of the Lord No edit summary current
07:5607:56, 13 May 2022 diff hist +11,386 N The Bhagavad-gita proclaims that the mahatmas, the great souls, are always chanting the glories of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the Bhagavad-gītā proclaims that the mahātmās, the great souls, are always chanting the glories of the Lord"}} {{notes|}}..."
07:5107:51, 13 May 2022 diff hist +11,506 N Specifically mantra-yoga, the glorification of Sri Krsna through the chanting of Hare Krsna, is recommended in Vedic Scriptures and is introduced by great authorities like Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"specifically mantra-yoga, the glorification of Śrī Kṛṣṇa through the chanting of Hare Kṛṣṇa. That is recommended..." current
07:2607:26, 13 May 2022 diff hist +11,877 N We must understand that this (meditation) is not the actual yoga system. In this age that meditational system cannot be properly executed. Instead, all of the perfections of that system can be realized through bhakti-yoga, the sublime process of KC Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we must understand that this is not the actual yoga system. In this age that meditational system cannot be properly executed...." current
07:0907:09, 13 May 2022 diff hist +11,484 N People are paying money to attend some classes in gymnastic exercises and deep-breathing, and they're happy if they think they can lengthen their lifetimes by a few years or enjoy better sex life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"people are paying money to attend some classes in gymnastic exercises and deep-breathing, and they're happy if they think they..."

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