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06:5806:58, 23 May 2022 diff hist +16,407 N One should not take the chance of finishing up the process in another birth but should resolve to finish it in this life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should not take the chance of finishing up the process in another birth but should resolve to finish it in this life"}} {{..." current

14:2114:21, 22 May 2022 diff hist +16,280 N When one picks up this knowledge (at death, the bank balance does not go with me, it remains in the bank), that was interrupted, he should know that he should now finish the balance and complete the yogic process Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one picks up this knowledge that was interrupted, he should know that he should now finish the balance and complete the y..." current
14:1514:15, 22 May 2022 diff hist +16,259 N Even if one enacts a very small amount on the spiritual platform, he takes that with him to his next life, and he picks up again from that point Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if one enacts a very small amount on the spiritual platform, he takes that with him to his next life, and he picks up aga..." current
14:1114:11, 22 May 2022 diff hist +16,205 N At death, the bank balance does not go with me; it remains in the bank to be enjoyed by somebody else. This is not the case with spiritual culture Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At death, the bank balance does not go with me; it remains in the bank to be enjoyed by somebody else. This is not the case wi..." current
14:0614:06, 22 May 2022 diff hist +16,352 N In the material world, we have experience that we do not carry our assets from one life to another. I may have millions of dollars in the bank, but as soon as my body is finished, my bank balance is also Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material world, we have experience that we do not carry our assets from one life to another. I may have millions of dol..."
13:5613:56, 22 May 2022 diff hist +16,312 N Anyone who takes to Krsna consciousness seriously is not an ordinary person; he must have taken to the same process in his previous life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone who takes to Krsna consciousness seriously is not an ordinary person; he must have taken to the same process in his pre..."
13:4013:40, 22 May 2022 diff hist +16,314 N Being born in a family of those who execute yoga or devotional service, one remembers his spiritual activities executed in his previous life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being born in a family of those who execute yoga or devotional service, one remembers his spiritual activities executed in his..." current
13:3313:33, 22 May 2022 diff hist +16,388 N There is chance of degradation in both rich and pious families, but one who takes birth in a family of yogis or of devotees has a much better chance of cultivating again that spiritual life from which he has fallen Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is chance of degradation in both rich and pious families, but one who takes birth in a family of yogis or of devotees ha..." current
13:1813:18, 22 May 2022 diff hist +16,230 N One who takes birth in a pious family or in a brahminical family often becomes very puffed up and proud, thinking, - I am a brahmana; I am a pious man Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one who takes birth in a pious family or in a brahminical family often becomes very puffed up and proud, thinking"|"I am a bra..."
13:1213:12, 22 May 2022 diff hist +16,246 N It is normal for a man who is given great riches to try to enjoy those riches; thus rich men's sons often become drunkards or prostitute hunters Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is normal for a man who is given great riches to try to enjoy those riches; thus rich men's sons often become drunkards or..."
12:4912:49, 22 May 2022 diff hist +4 Krsna further indicates that of all good families to be born into - families of successful merchants or philosophers or meditators - the best is the family of yogis. One who takes birth in a very rich family may be misled No edit summary current
12:4812:48, 22 May 2022 diff hist +16,412 N Krsna further indicates that of all good families to be born into - families of successful merchants or philosophers or meditators - the best is the family of yogis. One who takes birth in a very rich family may be misled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna further indicates that of all good families to be born into - families of successful merchants or philosophers or medita..."
11:0611:06, 22 May 2022 diff hist +16,613 N If a person executes his duties perfectly but does not approach God, then what does he earn? His life is indeed without benefit. But a person who has approached Krsna is better situated, even though he may fall down from the yogic platform Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if a person executes his duties perfectly but does not approach God, then what does he earn? His life is indeed without benefi..." current
10:5410:54, 22 May 2022 diff hist +4 If, however, he gives up his prescribed duty and somehow - either out of sentiment or association or craziness or whatever - takes shelter of Krsna and if, due to his immaturity, he falls from the devotional path, still there is no loss for him No edit summary current
10:5310:53, 22 May 2022 diff hist +16,694 N If, however, he gives up his prescribed duty and somehow - either out of sentiment or association or craziness or whatever - takes shelter of Krsna and if, due to his immaturity, he falls from the devotional path, still there is no loss for him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If, however, he gives up his prescribed duty and somehow - either out of sentiment or association or craziness or whatever - t..."
10:4710:47, 22 May 2022 diff hist +16,418 N Krsna simply wants to see that we are sincere. In the Srimad-Bhagavatam it is stated that every particular person has his own duty in life, regardless of his position and regardless of his society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa simply wants to see that we are sincere. In the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam it is stated that every particular person has..."
10:3710:37, 22 May 2022 diff hist +16,451 N One with such a good birth should understand that his fortune is due to his previous pious activities and to God's grace. These facilities are given by the Lord, who is always willing to give us the means to attain Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one with such a good birth should understand that his fortune is due to his previous pious activities and to God's grace. Thes..."
10:1910:19, 22 May 2022 diff hist +16,197 N Those who sincerely begin spiritual life are guaranteed human birth in the next life - not only human birth, but birth into either a very pious or a very wealthy family Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In any case, those who sincerely begin spiritual life are guaranteed human birth in the next life - not only human birth, but..."
10:1310:13, 22 May 2022 diff hist +16,511 N Generally, according to the law of karma, if one enacts pious deeds, he is awarded in the next life by birth into a very aristocratic family, or into a very wealthy family, or he becomes a great scholar, or he is born very beautiful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally, according to the law of karma, if one enacts pious deeds, he is awarded in the next life by birth into a very arist..." current
10:0410:04, 22 May 2022 diff hist +16,486 N Even upon returning to this planet, the unsuccessful yogi meets with fortunate circumstances, for he takes his birth either in a very rich family or a pious one Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"even upon returning to this planet, the unsuccessful yogi meets with fortunate circumstances, for he takes his birth either in..."
09:4909:49, 22 May 2022 diff hist +16,412 N Even if one is a failure, he is promoted to these higher planets. But one cannot remain there perpetually. When the fruits or the results of one's pious activities expire, he has to return to earth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"even if one is a failure, he is promoted to these higher planets. But one cannot remain there perpetually. When the fruits or..."
09:4609:46, 22 May 2022 diff hist +16,464 N It is said that six months on earth is equal to one day on the higher planets, the unsuccessful yogi stays on these higher planets for many, many years. Vedic literatures describe their lifetimes as lasting 10,000 years Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is said that six months on earth is equal to one day on the higher planets, the unsuccessful yogī stays on these higher pl..." current

15:3815:38, 21 May 2022 diff hist +16,255 N There are many planets in the universe, and on the higher planets there are greater comforts, the duration of life is longer, and the inhabitants are more religious and godly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many planets in the universe, and on the higher planets there are greater comforts, the duration of life is longer,..."
15:3615:36, 21 May 2022 diff hist +16,775 N Now what actually happens to the unsuccessful spiritualist? Sri Krsna specifically explains: "The unsuccessful yogi, after many, many years of enjoyment on the planets of the pious living entities, is born into a family of righteous people" - Bg. 6.41-42 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now what actually happens to the unsuccessful spiritualist? Sri Krsna specifically explains"|"The unsuccessful yogi, after man..."
15:2515:25, 21 May 2022 diff hist +16,571 N Krsna very clearly states that even if there is failure, there is no loss either in this world or in the next. One who takes to this auspicious line of spiritual culture is never completely vanquished Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa very clearly states that even if there is failure, there is no loss either in this world or in the next. One who t..." current
15:1515:15, 21 May 2022 diff hist +16,435 N Krsna informs us that failures should not be cause for despair. There is the famous proverb that "Failure is the pillar of success." In the spiritual life especially, failure is not discouraging Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa informs us that such failures should not be cause for despair. There is the famous proverb that "Failure is the pi..."
15:1015:10, 21 May 2022 diff hist +16,547 N There is every chance of failure on the yogic path when a great sage like Visvamitra Muni falls down due to material allurement. Although the muni fell for the time being, he again resolved to go on with the yoga process, and this should be our resolve Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there is every chance of failure on the yogic path when a great sage like Viśvāmitra Muni falls down due to material allurem..." current
15:0415:04, 21 May 2022 diff hist +16,270 N He (Visvamitra) was about to flee when Menaka brought his beautiful daughter before him and chastised him. Despite her pleading, Visvamitra resolved to leave anyway Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He was about to flee when Menakā brought his beautiful daughter before him and chastised him. Despite her pleading, Viśvāmi..." current
14:5214:52, 21 May 2022 diff hist +3 The beautiful girl Sakuntala was born by their (Visvamitra Muni and Menaka) conjugation. When Sakuntala was born, Visvamitra lamented. - Oh I was just trying to cultivate spiritual knowledge, and again I have been entrapped No edit summary current
14:4914:49, 21 May 2022 diff hist +16,626 N The beautiful girl Sakuntala was born by their (Visvamitra Muni and Menaka) conjugation. When Sakuntala was born, Visvamitra lamented. - Oh I was just trying to cultivate spiritual knowledge, and again I have been entrapped Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the beautiful girl Śakuntalā was born by their conjugation. When Śakuntalā was born, Viśvāmitra lamented. "Oh I was just..."
14:4314:43, 21 May 2022 diff hist 0 He (Visvamitra Muni) became aware of her (Menaka's) feminine presence upon hearing the sound of her bangles, and he immediately looked up from his meditation, saw her, and became captivated by her beauty No edit summary current
14:4314:43, 21 May 2022 diff hist +16,349 N He (Visvamitra Muni) became aware of her (Menaka's) feminine presence upon hearing the sound of her bangles, and he immediately looked up from his meditation, saw her, and became captivated by her beauty Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he became aware of her feminine presence upon hearing the sound of her bangles, and he immediately looked up from his meditati..."
10:0310:03, 21 May 2022 diff hist +16,091 N Menaka was naturally very beautiful, and she was intent on disrupting the muni's meditations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Menaka was naturally very beautiful, and she was intent on disrupting the muni's meditations"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Soham}}..." current
09:5709:57, 21 May 2022 diff hist +16,624 N The heavenly planets are also material, and there is competition - no businessman wants another businessman to exceed him. Fearing that Visvamitra Muni would actually depose him, Indra sent one heavenly society girl, named Menaka, to allure him sexually Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The heavenly planets are also material, and there is competition—no businessman wants another businessman to exceed him. Fea..." current
09:5309:53, 21 May 2022 diff hist +16,548 N At that time the meditational yoga process was possible to execute. Visvamitra Muni meditated so intently that Indra, the King of heaven, noticed him and thought, - This man is trying to occupy my post Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At that time the meditational yoga process was possible to execute. Visvamitra Muni meditated so intently that Indra, the King..."
09:4809:48, 21 May 2022 diff hist −19 It should always be understood that we are weak and that the material energy is very strong. To adopt spiritual life is more or less to declare war against the material energy No edit summary current
09:4309:43, 21 May 2022 diff hist −16 There is the story of Visvamitra Muni, a great king, a ksatriya, who renounced his kingdom and took to the yoga process in order to become more spiritually advanced No edit summary current
09:4309:43, 21 May 2022 diff hist +16,229 N There is the story of Visvamitra Muni, a great king, a ksatriya, who renounced his kingdom and took to the yoga process in order to become more spiritually advanced Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this regard, there is the story of Visvamitra Muni, a great king, a ksatriya, who renounced his kingdom and took to the yog..."
09:3809:38, 21 May 2022 diff hist +16,204 N The material energy, or maya (after becoming more stringent and vigorous to test sincerity of the aspiring spiritualist), will then offer more allurements Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The material energy, or maya, will then offer more allurements"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Soham}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2022-..."
09:1509:15, 21 May 2022 diff hist +16,477 N When the conditioned soul tries to get out of her clutches by spiritual advancement of knowledge, material nature becomes more stringent and vigorous in her efforts to test how much the aspiring spiritualist is sincere Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the conditioned soul tries to get out of her clutches by spiritual advancement of knowledge, material nature becomes more..." current
09:0909:09, 21 May 2022 diff hist +16,172 N The material energy is trying to entrap the conditioned soul as much as possible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The material energy is trying to entrap the conditioned soul as much as possible"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Soham}} {{complete|A..." current
09:0509:05, 21 May 2022 diff hist +16,428 N It should always be understood that we are weak and that the material energy is very strong. To adopt spiritual life is more or less to declare war against the material energy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It should always be understood that we are weak and that the material energy is very strong. To adopt spiritual life is more o..."
09:0109:01, 21 May 2022 diff hist +16,599 N Sri Krsna gives an encouraging answer, for He tells Arjuna that even if one sincerely cultivates only 1% worth of spiritual knowledge, he will never fall down into the material whirlpool. That is due to the sincerity of his effort Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Krsna gives an encouraging answer, for He tells Arjuna that even if one sincerely cultivates only 1% worth of spiritual kn..." current
08:5508:55, 21 May 2022 diff hist +16,293 Sometimes a neophyte devotee does not keep the rules and regulations. Sometimes he yields to intoxication or is trapped by some feminine attractions. These are impediments on the path of yoga perfection No edit summary current
07:1907:19, 21 May 2022 diff hist +16,158 N Sometimes a neophyte devotee does not keep the rules and regulations. Sometimes he yields to intoxication or is trapped by some feminine attractions. These are impediments on the path of yoga perfection Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes a neophyte devotee does not keep the rules and regulations. Sometimes he yields to intoxication or is trapped by som..."
07:1607:16, 21 May 2022 diff hist +16,209 N Actually Arjuna is asking a very appropriate and intelligent question. It is not unusual for one to fall down from the platform of devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually Arjuna is asking a very appropriate and intelligent question. It is not unusual for one to fall down from the platfor..."
07:1407:14, 21 May 2022 diff hist +16,268 N Krsna indicates (in BG 6.40) that the very striving for yoga perfection is a most auspicious attempt. When one attempts something so auspicious, he is never degraded Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa indicates that the very striving for yoga perfection is a most auspicious attempt. When one attempts something so..." current
07:0807:08, 21 May 2022 diff hist +16,355 N If Arjuna receives this complete knowledge and we receive it from Arjuna as it was spoken to him, then we also receive complete knowledge. And what is this knowledge? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If Arjuna receives this complete knowledge and we receive it from Arjuna as it was spoken to him, then we also receive complet..." current
05:1405:14, 21 May 2022 diff hist +16,425 N There is no possibility for Arjuna to research the truth. He simply has to receive the truth from the complete source, and this is the system of disciplic succession. Krsna is complete, and the knowledge that comes from Krsna is also complete Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no possibility for Arjuna to research the truth. He simply has to receive the truth from the complete source, and thi..." current
05:0905:09, 21 May 2022 diff hist +16,369 N Krsna knows everything, Arjuna is putting this question to Him about the fate of the unsuccessful yogi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being that Krsna knows everything, Arjuna is putting this question to Him about the fate of the unsuccessful yogi"}} {{notes|}..." current

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