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15:0315:03, 28 May 2022 diff hist +11,582 N Of course if one thinks that Bhagavad-gita and the Hare Krsna mantra are part of the Hindu system and doesn't want to accept them because of this, he can nonetheless attend the Christian church and sing there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Of course if one thinks that Bhagavad-gita and the Hare Krsna mantra are part of the Hindu system and doesn't want to accept t..."
14:4414:44, 28 May 2022 diff hist 0 These (nine processes of devotional service) are all easy to practice and should be joyfully performed No edit summary current
14:4414:44, 28 May 2022 diff hist +11,311 N These (nine processes of devotional service) are all easy to practice and should be joyfully performed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These are all easy to practice and should be joyfully performed"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Soham}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2022..."
14:3614:36, 28 May 2022 diff hist +11,849 N There are nine processes of devotional service recommended - hearing, chanting, remembering, worshiping, praying, serving, engaging as a servitor of the Lord, establishing friendly relations with the Lord, offering everything to the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are nine processes of devotional service recommended (hearing, chanting, remembering, worshiping, praying, serving, enga..." current
14:2614:26, 28 May 2022 diff hist +11,631 N Hearing Bhagavad-gita is also part of devotional service, and in addition to hearing it one should be eager to apply it in his life. Krsna consciousness is a science and should not be accepted blindly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hearing Bhagavad-gita is also part of devotional service, and in addition to hearing it one should be eager to apply it in his..." current
14:2214:22, 28 May 2022 diff hist +11,751 N Indeed, the devotional process is very pleasant; we melodiously sing with instruments, and someone will listen and also join (sravanam kirtanam (SB 7.5.23)). Of course the music should be in relation with the Supreme Lord, in glorification of Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Indeed, the devotional process is very pleasant; we melodiously sing with instruments, and someone will listen and also join (..." current
14:0314:03, 28 May 2022 diff hist −9 Krsna specifically states that this process of Krsna consciousness is susukham, very pleasant and easy to practice No edit summary current
14:0014:00, 28 May 2022 diff hist +11,365 N Krsna specifically states that this process of Krsna consciousness is susukham, very pleasant and easy to practice Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna specifically states that this process of Krsna consciousness is susukham, very pleasant and easy to practice"}} {{notes|..."
12:5112:51, 28 May 2022 diff hist +23,136 N We should take advantage of these (scriptures), especially of Bhagavad-gita, which is the prime scripture for the modern world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We should take advantage of these, especially of Bhagavad-gita, which is the prime scripture for the modern world"}} {{notes|}..." current
12:4712:47, 28 May 2022 diff hist +23,413 N Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu pointed out that people are forgetful from time immemorial about their relationship with the Supreme Lord; therefore Krsna has sent so many representatives to impart the scriptures to man Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu pointed out that people are forgetful from time immemorial about their relationship with the Supreme..."
12:3612:36, 28 May 2022 diff hist +23,603 N This knowledge by which we can gain release from suffering is possible in the human form of life, not in the animal form. To give us knowledge, to give us proper direction, there are scriptures written in various languages in all parts of the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This knowledge by which we can gain release from suffering is possible in the human form of life, not in the animal form. To g..."
12:2512:25, 28 May 2022 diff hist +23,543 N Whether we commit an act knowingly or unknowingly, the reactions and consequent sufferings are there. However, through knowledge we can understand what the actual situation is, who God is, and what our relationship with Him is Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Whether we commit an act knowingly or unknowingly, the reactions and consequent sufferings are there. However, through knowled..."
12:1912:19, 28 May 2022 diff hist +23,570 N We do not know how this material world is functioning, who its controller is, nor how it is controlled, and due to our ignorance we act in foolish ways, but nature is so stringent that she does not allow us to escape the reactions to our actions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we do not know how this material world is functioning, who its controller is, nor how it is controlled, and due to our ignoran..." current
10:3910:39, 28 May 2022 diff hist +23,608 N A child, for instance, will naively put his hand in a fire because of ignorance. He is thus burned immediately, for the fire is impartial and does not allow any special consideration for the innocent child. It will simply act as fire Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A child, for instance, will naively put his hand in a fire because of ignorance. He is thus burned immediately, for the fire i..."
10:2310:23, 28 May 2022 diff hist +23,171 N We must understand that our suffering is due to our sinful activity, and sinful activity is due to our ignorance. Sins, or transgressions, are committed by those who do not know what is what Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We must understand that our suffering is due to our sinful activity, and sinful activity is due to our ignorance. Sins, or tra..."
09:1309:13, 28 May 2022 diff hist +23,375 N Just as a fire turns whatever we put into it to ashes, this process (Krsna consciousness) turns to ashes all the sinful reactions of our past lives Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"just as a fire turns whatever we put into it to ashes, this process turns to ashes all the sinful reactions of our past lives"..." current
08:5408:54, 28 May 2022 diff hist +23,374 N It (chanting Hare Krsna) is called pavitram (pure). Furthermore, for one who takes to this Krsna consciousness process, the seeds of latent reactions to his sinful actions are all nullified Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is called pavitram (pure). Furthermore, for one who takes to this Kṛṣṇa consciousness process, the seeds of latent re..." current
08:3708:37, 28 May 2022 diff hist +23,645 N This process of chanting is most practical, and it does not depend on whether one is liberated or not, or whether one's condition is conducive to spiritual life or not - whoever takes to this process becomes immediately purified Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This process of chanting is most practical, and it does not depend on whether one is liberated or not, or whether one's condit..."
08:2108:21, 28 May 2022 diff hist +23,527 N Out of His causeless mercy, Sri Krsna came as Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu and distributed the means to the highest perfection of life and spiritual ecstasy by the chanting of Hare Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Out of His causeless mercy, Sri Krsna came as Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu and distributed the means to the highest perfection of..." current
08:1108:11, 28 May 2022 diff hist +23,624 N There are always disturbing diseases and economic problems in Kali-yuga. Therefore Lord Sri Krsna considered that in this age it is impossible for people to come to the perfectional stage of liberation by following the prescribed rules and regulations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there are always disturbing diseases and economic problems in Kali-yuga. Therefore Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa considered that in t..."
08:0508:05, 28 May 2022 diff hist +23,349 N Even if people are meeting these necessities (eating, defending, mating, and sleeping) in this age, they are always anxious about war, either defending themselves from aggressors or having to go to war themselves Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if people are meeting these necessities in this age, they are always anxious about war, either defending themselves from..."
07:4207:42, 28 May 2022 diff hist +23,485 N People are also characterized in this age as being unfortunate. They have a great deal of difficulty meeting the primary demands of life - eating, defending, mating, and sleeping - necessities which are met even by the animals Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People are also characterized in this age as being unfortunate. They have a great deal of difficulty meeting the primary deman..."
07:2807:28, 28 May 2022 diff hist +23,587 N It is also stated (in Srimad-Bhagavatam) that even if one is anxious to make spiritual progress, there are many pseudo-spiritual societies to take advantage of him. People are also characterized in this age as being unfortunate Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is also stated that even if one is anxious to make spiritual progress, there are many pseudo-spiritual societies to take ad..."

16:3016:30, 27 May 2022 diff hist +23,191 N At the most they (people of this age) only have two hours a day for spiritual activities, so what is the hope for spiritual understanding Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the most they only have two hours a day for spiritual activities, so what is the hope for spiritual understanding"}} {{note..." current
16:2216:22, 27 May 2022 diff hist +23,129 N They (people of this age) tend to be phlegmatic and slow and to sleep a great deal, and when they're not sleeping, they are busy earning money Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they tend to be phlegmatic and slow and to sleep a great deal, and when they're not sleeping, they are busy earning money"}} {..." current
16:1316:13, 27 May 2022 diff hist +23,469 N Practically speaking, this process is not very easy in this age of Kali. In Srimad-Bhagavatam a description is given of the people of this age. Their duration of life is said to be very short Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Practically speaking, this process is not very easy in this age of Kali. In Srimad-Bhagavatam a description is given of the pe..."
11:1811:18, 27 May 2022 diff hist +23,865 N His viewpoint is that everyone - whether he be brahmana or sudra, black or white, Hindu, Christian, or whatever - should come to Krsna consciousness. When one is situated in this way, then - he becomes eligible for becoming a pure devotee of Krsna's Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His viewpoint is that everyone - whether he be brahmana or sudra, black or white, Hindu, Christian, or whatever - should come..."
11:0211:02, 27 May 2022 diff hist +23,551 N He does not see any material dualities, for his vision is completely on the spiritual platform, & he sees, every living entity is part & parcel of Krsna. Thus seeing all entities in their true identity, he tries to take them back to Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He does not see any material dualities, for his vision is completely on the spiritual platform, and he sees that every living..." current
10:5510:55, 27 May 2022 diff hist +23,506 N I have nothing to lose and nothing to gain, - he (a liberated person) thinks. "I am completely separate from all this." Nor does he see anyone else as rich or poor, educated or uneducated, beautiful or ugly, etc Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|""I have nothing to lose and nothing to gain," he thinks. "I am completely separate from all this." Nor does he see anyone else..."
10:5010:50, 27 May 2022 diff hist +23,491 N When we think that we are these material bodies and that we have possessions to go with them, then we think that we are poor or rich, but one who is liberated from the material conception of life has nothing to do with possessions or lack of possessions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When we think that we are these material bodies and that we have possessions to go with them, then we think that we are poor o..."
10:4410:44, 27 May 2022 diff hist +23,249 N He (a liberated person) may be the poorest man in the world, but he neither laments nor thinks that he is poor. Why should he think that he is poor Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He may be the poorest man in the world, but he neither laments nor thinks that he is poor. Why should he think that he is poor..." current
10:3410:34, 27 May 2022 diff hist +6 He (a liberated soul) never frets, "This thing I don't have. Oh, I must secure this thing. Oh, this bill I have to pay. I have to go here, there." One who is liberated has no anxieties at all No edit summary current
10:3410:34, 27 May 2022 diff hist +23,365 N He (a liberated soul) never frets, "This thing I don't have. Oh, I must secure this thing. Oh, this bill I have to pay. I have to go here, there." One who is liberated has no anxieties at all Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He never frets, "This thing I don't have. Oh, I must secure this thing. Oh, this bill I have to pay. I have to go here, there...."
09:1809:18, 27 May 2022 diff hist +23,203 N The first symptom of one who is liberated is that he is very happy. It is not possible to find him morose. Nor does he have any anxiety Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"These are the signs of liberation. The first symptom of one who is liberated is that he is very happy. It is not possible to f..." current
09:0709:07, 27 May 2022 diff hist +23,379 N Then to the stage of liberation, and finally, after liberation, to the understanding of what Krsna is. This process is also indicated in Bhagavad-gita - 18.54 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Then to the stage of liberation, and finally, after liberation, to the understanding of what Krsna is. This process is also in..." current
08:5208:52, 27 May 2022 diff hist +23,417 N One has to go through the whole ordeal of becoming civilized, then religious, and then one has to perform charities and sacrifices and come to the platform of knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One has to go through the whole ordeal of becoming civilized, then religious, and then one has to perform charities and sacrif..." current
08:3608:36, 27 May 2022 diff hist +23,140 N In this age of Kali, an age characterized by ignorance and chaos, liberation is out of the reach of practically everyone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in this age of Kali, an age characterized by ignorance and chaos, liberation is out of the reach of practically everyone"}} {{..."
08:3308:33, 27 May 2022 diff hist +23,231 N Out of many thousands who are liberated, only one or two may understand what and who Krsna is. So understanding Krsna is not such an easy job Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"out of many thousands who are liberated, only one or two may understand what and who Krsna is. So understanding Krsna is not s..."
06:4306:43, 27 May 2022 diff hist +23,125 N Out of many thousands of persons who are in self-knowledge as to what and who they are, only one or two may be actually liberated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Out of many thousands of persons who are in self-knowledge as to what and who they are, only one or two may be actually libera..." current
06:2806:28, 27 May 2022 diff hist +6 Just knowing "I am not this body but am spirit soul" is not sufficient. We have to escape this entanglement of material nature. This is called mukti, liberation No edit summary current
06:2806:28, 27 May 2022 diff hist +23,265 N Just knowing "I am not this body but am spirit soul" is not sufficient. We have to escape this entanglement of material nature. This is called mukti, liberation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just knowing "I am not this body but am spirit soul" is not sufficient. We have to escape this entanglement of material nature..."
04:3304:33, 27 May 2022 diff hist +23,380 N Caitanya Mahaprabhu further points out that out of millions who perform such religious principles all over the universe, only a few attain perfect knowledge and understand what they are Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Caitanya Mahaprabhu further points out that out of millions who perform such religious principles all over the universe, only..." current
04:3004:30, 27 May 2022 diff hist +23,475 N Generally in this age people simply say that they belong to a religion but in actuality do nothing. Out of millions of such people, a very small number actually perform charity, sacrifice and penance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"generally in this age people simply say that they belong to a religion but in actuality do nothing. Out of millions of such pe..." current
04:2304:23, 27 May 2022 diff hist +23,570 N Yajna was primarily for kings, and charity, on a much smaller scale, was meant for householders. Those who actually believed in scriptures usually adopted some of these principles Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yajna was primarily for kings, and charity, on a much smaller scale, was meant for householders. Those who actually believed i..."
04:1704:17, 27 May 2022 diff hist +23,662 N Charity means voluntarily giving away one's material possessions. In the present age there is no sacrifice, but from historical literatures like the Mahabharata we get information that kings performed sacrifices by distributing rubies, gold and silver Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Charity means voluntarily giving away one's material possessions. In the present age there is no sacrifice, but from historica..." current
04:1104:11, 27 May 2022 diff hist +23,400 N One who engages in tapasya undertakes voluntarily very rigid regulations, such as brahmacari students (celibates) or sannyasis (renounced order) undertake Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who engages in tapasya undertakes voluntarily very rigid regulations, such as brahmacari students (celibates) or sannyasis..." current
04:0404:04, 27 May 2022 diff hist +23,384 N Those who do believe in the scriptures are, by and large, attached to pious philanthropic activities. They believe that religion means yajna (sacrifice), dana (charity) and tapas - penance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who do believe in the scriptures are, by and large, attached to pious philanthropic activities. They believe that religi..."
03:5603:56, 27 May 2022 diff hist +23,216 N In the present day most people claim to be devoted to some religion - Christian, Hindu, Moslem, Buddhist, etc. - but in fact they do not really believe in the scriptures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the present day most people claim to be devoted to some religion - Christian, Hindu, Moslem, Buddhist, etc. - but in fact t..."
03:3903:39, 27 May 2022 diff hist +23,377 N Lord Caitanya further points out that out of 400,000 species of human beings, some are civilized; and out of many civilized persons, there are only a few who are devoted to the scriptures Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya further points out that out of 400,000 species of human beings, some are civilized; and out of many civilized pe..." current
03:2603:26, 27 May 2022 diff hist +23,442 N The living entities - birds, reptiles, animals, insects, human beings, demigods, etc. - number over 8,000,000 species, and of these a very small number are human beings Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The living entities - birds, reptiles, animals, insects, human beings, demigods, etc. - number over 8,000,000 species, and of..." current

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