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12:4712:47, 6 June 2022 diff hist +19,171 N In former ages, the great sages and demigods used to sacrifice their whole lives for realizing the Supreme, and still they would not attain success Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In former ages, the great sages and demigods used to sacrifice their whole lives for realizing the Supreme, and still they wou..."
12:4212:42, 6 June 2022 diff hist +19,228 N All happiness in the material world has a beginning and an end, but happiness in Krsna is unlimited, and there is no end. In order to get this happiness we simply have to sacrifice a little time and chant Hare Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All happiness in the material world has a beginning and an end, but happiness in Kṛṣṇa is unlimited, and there is no end..."
12:3512:35, 6 June 2022 diff hist +18,969 N Squeezing material nature is not the process for finding out real pleasure. If we are searching for real pleasure, we have to take to Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Squeezing material nature is not the process for finding out real pleasure. If we are searching for real pleasure, we have to..." current
12:3112:31, 6 June 2022 diff hist +19,345 N Those who are of the nature of fiends and demons (raksasim asurim) think that this material life is all and that it is the purpose of human life to squeeze out as much pleasure from matter as possible. They try squeezing, but they are constantly baffled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are of the nature of fiends and demons (raksasim asurim) think that this material life is all and that it is the pur..."
12:2712:27, 6 June 2022 diff hist +18,894 N Krsna is within, but due to our material conditioning, we do not realize it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna is within, but due to our material conditioning, we do not realize it"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Soham}} {{complete|ALL}}..." current
07:0007:00, 6 June 2022 diff hist +19,240 N We cannot find out or understand Krsna by our own endeavor. We have to qualify ourselves through Krsna consciousness and wait for Him to reveal Himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We cannot find out or understand Kṛṣṇa by our own endeavor. We have to qualify ourselves through Kṛṣṇa consciousne..." current
06:5106:51, 6 June 2022 diff hist +19,009 N If it is not possible with our limited senses to perceive a material thing like the sun, how is it possible to perceive the nonmaterial Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If it is not possible with our limited senses to perceive a material thing like the sun, how is it possible to perceive the no..." current
06:4406:44, 6 June 2022 diff hist +19,237 N Through our own endeavor it is not possible to see the sun after it has set. We have to wait until the sun reveals itself in the morning at sunrise Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Through our own endeavor it is not possible to see the sun after it has set. We have to wait until the sun reveals itself in t..." current
06:3306:33, 6 June 2022 diff hist +19,237 N There is not one single instance in which one has arrived at the Supreme Absolute Truth by means of his own mental speculation. Therefore the word mogha-jnanah indicates that the process of mundane knowledge is bewildering Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is not one single instance in which one has arrived at the Supreme Absolute Truth by means of his own mental speculation..."
06:2606:26, 6 June 2022 diff hist +19,013 N If we travel at the speed of mind and wind for millions of years, it is not possible to reach the Supreme by speculation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we travel at the speed of mind and wind for millions of years, it is not possible to reach the Supreme by speculation"}} {{..."
06:2206:22, 6 June 2022 diff hist +18,958 N The Supreme Lord is so vast that one cannot reach Him by mental speculation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Supreme Lord is so vast that one cannot reach Him by mental speculation"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Soham}} {{complete|ALL}}..." current
06:1006:10, 6 June 2022 diff hist −78 If we are searching for knowledge, we should conduct research to find out whether Krsna is not God. Without any objective, what is the point of thousands of years of speculation No edit summary current
06:0806:08, 6 June 2022 diff hist +19,442 N If we are searching for knowledge, we should conduct research to find out whether Krsna is not God. Without any objective, what is the point of thousands of years of speculation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is not the verdict of an ordinary man, but of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Himself. If we are searching for knowledge, we should con..."
05:5705:57, 6 June 2022 diff hist +18,919 N Unless we are established in Krsna consciousness, all of our activities will be baffled at the end. This is not the verdict of an ordinary man, but of Sri Krsna Himself Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless we are established in Krsna consciousness, all of our activities will be baffled at the end"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|So..."
05:5505:55, 6 June 2022 diff hist +19,240 N Those who are enamored by the attractions of illusory energy cannot understand the ultimate aim of life. The word mogha-karmanah indicates that they are laboring very hard but that in the end they will only meet with frustration Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are enamored by the attractions of illusory energy cannot understand the ultimate aim of life. The word mogha-karman..." current
05:3905:39, 6 June 2022 diff hist +19,137 N They (karmis) are trying to increase their bank balance and are hoping to be happy at a certain point, but that point never comes because they do not know the ultimate point of satiation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They are trying to increase their bank balance and are hoping to be happy at a certain point, but that point never comes becau..."
05:2805:28, 6 June 2022 diff hist +19,291 N The word moghasa indicates that the aspirations of the atheists will be baffled. The karmis, or fruitive laborers, are always hoping for something better to gratify their senses. There is no limit to where they will stop Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word moghasa indicates that the aspirations of the atheists will be baffled. The karmis, or fruitive laborers, are always..." current
05:2105:21, 6 June 2022 diff hist +19,436 N Sri Krsna further characterizes the mudhas (BG 9.12): Those who are thus bewildered are attracted by demonic & atheistic views. In that deluded condition, their hopes for liberation, their fruitive activities, & their culture of knowledge are all defeated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Kṛṣṇa further characterizes the mūḍhas"|""Those who are thus bewildered are attracted by demonic and atheistic..."

17:4017:40, 5 June 2022 diff hist +18,963 N The process of Krsna consciousness is the process of training these senses through regulated principles, specifically through the chanting of Hare Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The process of Krsna consciousness is the process of training these senses through regulated principles, specifically through..." current
17:3117:31, 5 June 2022 diff hist +18,994 N We have power of seeing, hearing, touching, tasting and so on, but if these senses are blunt, we cannot understand God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We have power of seeing, hearing, touching, tasting and so on, but if these senses are blunt, we cannot understand God"}} {{no..." current
17:2117:21, 5 June 2022 diff hist +19,174 N One must also have the eyes to see God. God cannot be seen by material senses, therefore the bhakti-yoga process is the process of purifying the senses so that we will be able to understand what and who God is Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must also have the eyes to see God. God cannot be seen by material senses, therefore the bhakti-yoga process is the proces..."
15:5615:56, 5 June 2022 diff hist +19,500 N As far as Krsna is concerned, every Vedic authority has accepted Him as God. When He was present on earth, His activities displayed were superhuman. If one does not believe this, it is to be concluded that he will not believe whatever evidence is given Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as Krsna is concerned, every Vedic authority has accepted Him as God. When He was present on earth, His activities disp..."
15:4115:41, 5 June 2022 diff hist −5 They could not recognize Him (Krsna) because they had no eyes to see (param bhavam ajanantah (BG 9.11)). How is it possible to recognize God? He can be recognized through supernatural power, by the evidence of authorities, and by scriptural evidence No edit summary current
15:4015:40, 5 June 2022 diff hist +19,377 N They could not recognize Him (Krsna) because they had no eyes to see (param bhavam ajanantah (BG 9.11)). How is it possible to recognize God? He can be recognized through supernatural power, by the evidence of authorities, and by scriptural evidence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They could not recognize Him because they had no eyes to see (paraṁ bhāvam ajānantaḥ (BG 9.11)). How is it possible to r..."
15:2415:24, 5 June 2022 diff hist +19,331 N Krsna was present on this earth and appeared just like a human being with supernatural power. At that time, however, ninety-nine percent of the people could not recognize Him as God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna was present on this earth and appeared just like a human being with supernatural power. At that time, however, ninety-ni..." current
15:1315:13, 5 June 2022 diff hist +18,830 N There is a controlling power in the universe, and no sane man can deny it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is a controlling power in the universe, and no sane man can deny it"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Soham}} {{complete|ALL}} {{..." current
15:0515:05, 5 June 2022 diff hist +19,334 N A Krsna conscious person knows that whatever he has is not under his control. If we do not believe in God, we must believe in some power beyond us which is controlling us at every step, call that power God or nature or whatever Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A Krsna conscious person knows that whatever he has is not under his control. If we do not believe in God, we must believe in..." current
14:4414:44, 5 June 2022 diff hist +19,351 N Has the speaking power come automatically from stone? As soon as the speaking power is withdrawn by the Supreme Authority, the body is no better than stone. The very power of speech is proof that there is a Supreme Power who is giving us everything Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Has the speaking power come automatically from stone? As soon as the speaking power is withdrawn by the Supreme Authority, the..." current
14:3914:39, 5 June 2022 diff hist +19,312 N There is no reason not to believe in God, and there is every reason to believe in Him. Man may say that he doesn't believe in God, but who gives him the power to say this? When death comes, this speaking power ceases - so who is giving the power of speech Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There is no reason not to believe in God, and there is every reason to believe in Him. Man may say that he doesn't believe in..."
12:3312:33, 5 June 2022 diff hist +19,079 N The mudhas, or foolish men, who are lower than the animals, deride Him. Any person who doesn't believe in God must either be a madman or fool number one Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mudhas, or foolish men, who are lower than the animals, deride Him. Any person who doesn't believe in God must either be a..." current
12:2912:29, 5 June 2022 diff hist +19,397 N Glorification is this process of bhakti-yoga, the chanting of Hare Krsna. The great souls, understanding the nature of God, His descent and His mission, glorify Him in so many ways, but there are others who do not accept Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"glorification is this process of bhakti-yoga, the chanting of Hare Krsna. The great souls, understanding the nature of God, Hi..." current
12:2012:20, 5 June 2022 diff hist 0 Krsna Himself characterizes them (great souls) in this way (BG 9.14): Always chanting My glories, endeavoring with great determination, bowing down before Me, these great souls perpetually worship Me with devotion No edit summary current
12:2012:20, 5 June 2022 diff hist +19,369 N Krsna Himself characterizes them (great souls) in this way (BG 9.14): Always chanting My glories, endeavoring with great determination, bowing down before Me, these great souls perpetually worship Me with devotion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna Himself characterizes them in this way"|"Always chanting My glories, endeavoring with great determination, bowing down b..."
12:1312:13, 5 June 2022 diff hist +18,959 N Understanding Krsna to be the primal source of everything, how do the great souls act Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Understanding Krsna to be the primal source of everything, how do the great souls act"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Soham}} {{compl..." current
12:0712:07, 5 June 2022 diff hist +19,334 N Philosophers, scientists, yogis, jnanis and transcendentalists are all trying to find out the ultimate source of everything. This source is given in Brahma-samhita, sarva-karana-karanam: (Bs. 5.1) Krsna is the cause of all causes Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Philosophers, scientists, yogis, jnanis and transcendentalists are all trying to find out the ultimate source of everything. T..."
04:5904:59, 5 June 2022 diff hist +2 Man is meant, rather, to find out the source from which all these things are coming. The Vedanta-sutra states that Brahman is that from which everything is emanating (janmady asya yatah) - SB 1.1.1 No edit summary current
04:5804:58, 5 June 2022 diff hist +19,215 N Man is meant, rather, to find out the source from which all these things are coming. The Vedanta-sutra states that Brahman is that from which everything is emanating (janmady asya yatah) - SB 1.1.1 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Man is meant, rather, to find out the source from which all these things are coming. The Vedanta-sutra states that Brahman is..."
04:5404:54, 5 June 2022 diff hist +19,207 N The hog is considered to be the lowest among animals, yet he has eating facility, mating facility, sleeping facility, and facilities for defense. Even if we don't strive for these things, we will have them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The hog is considered to be the lowest among animals, yet he has eating facility, mating facility, sleeping facility, and faci..."
04:4904:49, 5 June 2022 diff hist +19,118 N The human form of life is not meant for struggling hard to solve the material problems which even a hog, a stool-eater, can solve Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The human form of life is not meant for struggling hard to solve the material problems which even a hog, a stool-eater, can so..." current
03:4303:43, 5 June 2022 diff hist +19,139 N The Vedanta-sutra enjoins us not to concern ourselves with these problems (mating, sleeping, eating and defending), for they are satisfied in any form of life. Our problem is to inquire about the source of all these manifestations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Vedanta-sutra enjoins us not to concern ourselves with these problems, for they are satisfied in any form of life. Our pro..." current
03:3303:33, 5 June 2022 diff hist +19,390 N Small problems are automatically solved. Even the animals are enjoying mating, sleeping, eating and defending. The arrangements are all provided. These demands of the body are not really problems, but we have made them into problems Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"small problems are automatically solved. Even the animals are enjoying mating, sleeping, eating and defending. The arrangement..."
03:1703:17, 5 June 2022 diff hist +19,511 N At present we are all engaged in studying temporary, small things. Brahman means the greatest, but instead of concerning ourselves with the greatest, we have become enmeshed in trying to solve the animal problems of eating, sleeping, defending and mating Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At present we are all engaged in studying temporary, small things. Brahman means the greatest, but instead of concerning ourse..."
03:0203:02, 5 June 2022 diff hist +19,478 N The great soul knows without a doubt that Krsna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead and that He is the origin of all emanations. The Vedanta-sutra states, athato brahma jijnasa: Human life is meant for inquiring about Brahman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great soul knows without a doubt that Krsna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead and that He is the origin of all emanati..."
02:4802:48, 5 June 2022 diff hist +19,389 N Krsna Himself states, these great souls are conversant with the confidential knowledge found in the Ninth Chapter of Bhagavad-gita, and they know Krsna to be the source of all things Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna Himself states, these great souls are conversant with the confidential knowledge found in the Ninth Chapter of Bhagavad-..."
02:3602:36, 5 June 2022 diff hist +19,105 N The presence of Krsna in all aspects of the creation is perceived by the mahatmas, the great souls, who are always engaged in the worship of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The presence of Krsna in all aspects of the creation is perceived by the mahatmas, the great souls, who are always engaged in..."
02:2702:27, 5 June 2022 diff hist +20,623 N Sometimes Krsna manifests the material creation, and sometimes He does not. In all cases, its existence is due to His presence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sometimes Krsna manifests the material creation, and sometimes He does not. In all cases, its existence is due to His presence..." current

15:2815:28, 4 June 2022 diff hist +20,921 N Just as our spirit is present within the body, the Lord is present within the universe as Paramatma. Due to the presence of Ksirodakasayi Visnu, the material creation exists, just as due to our presence our bodies are existing Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as our spirit is present within the body, the Lord is present within the universe as Paramatma. Due to the presence of Ks..."
15:1915:19, 4 June 2022 diff hist +20,952 N In the material creation everything is temporary. Just as our bodies are developing due to the spiritual spark that is within, the whole creation is coming into being, developing and passing out of being, due to the spirit of the Lord which is within it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the material creation everything is temporary. Just as our bodies are developing due to the spiritual spark that is within,..." current
15:1215:12, 4 June 2022 diff hist +20,757 N Krsna sets His nature (prakrti) into motion, as one may wind up a clock, and when nature unwinds, it is absorbed into the Lord. The spiritual creation, however, is not like this, for it is permanent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna sets His nature (prakrti) into motion, as one may wind up a clock, and when nature unwinds, it is absorbed into the Lord..." current
15:0015:00, 4 June 2022 diff hist +20,713 N Just as the air is blowing everywhere in space, so everything is existing within Krsna. If this is the case, when the material creation is dissolved, where does it go Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Just as the air is blowing everywhere in space, so everything is existing within Krsna. If this is the case, when the material..." current

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