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07:1807:18, 20 June 2022 diff hist +36,190 N If we were to put many bags of flour on the sidewalk and invite people to come and get them, one man would take ten or twenty bags and another would take fifteen or thirty bags and so on Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if we were to put many bags of flour on the sidewalk and invite people to come and get them, one man would take ten or twenty..." current
07:1007:10, 20 June 2022 diff hist +36,340 N If we throw a bag of grain into the street, pigeons may come and eat four or five small grains and then go away. They will not take more than they can eat, and having eaten they go freely on their way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we throw a bag of grain into the street, pigeons may come and eat four or five small grains and then go away. They will not..." current

17:0917:09, 19 June 2022 diff hist +36,326 N We do not stop to think where we are putting our flag. It is not our property, but God's. Knowing this is knowledge, and thinking that it is my property is ignorance. We have the right to utilize but not to claim or hoard Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We do not stop to think where we are putting our flag. It is not our property, but God's. Knowing this is knowledge, and think..."
17:0517:05, 19 June 2022 diff hist +35,425 When Europeans came to America, they put up their flag and claimed it for their nation. This flag planting and flag waving is all due to ignorance No edit summary current
17:0317:03, 19 June 2022 diff hist +674 N When Europeans came to America, they put up their flag and claimed it for their nation. This flag planting and flag waving is all due to ignorance Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Europeans came to America, they put up their flag and claimed it for their nation. This flag planting and flag waving is..."
16:4816:48, 19 June 2022 diff hist +36,432 N Unfortunately everyone is trying to conquer and predominate. Countries race to the moon in order to put up their flags and claim that planet Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unfortunately everyone is trying to conquer and predominate. Countries race to the moon in order to put up their flags and cla..."
16:0416:04, 19 June 2022 diff hist +36,555 N Living entities, beginning from Brahma, the highest demigod, down to the lowest ant, have right to use natural resources. Narada Muni points out that we can use these resources as much as we require, but if we take more than required, we become thieves Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all living entities, beginning from Brahmā, the highest demigod, down to the lowest ant, have the right to use natural resour..."
14:3514:35, 19 June 2022 diff hist +36,248 N We must understand that whatever exists in this world was not produced by any human being, but everything was created by God. No sane man can deny this Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We must understand that whatever exists in this world was not produced by any human being, but everything was created by God...." current
14:2514:25, 19 June 2022 diff hist +36,615 N In SB we find the seed for spiritual communism. There Narada Muni explains that in this material universe - whether one be in a lower, middle or higher planetary system or even in outer space - all natural resources are manifested by the Supreme Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam we find the seed for spiritual communism. There Nārada Muni explains that in this material universe -..."
14:0814:08, 19 June 2022 diff hist +36,396 N Today there are so many theories, and everyone claims to know the best way to live; therefore so many "ism's" have evolved. Of these, communism has become very prominent in the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Today there are so many theories, and everyone claims to know the best way to live; therefore so many "ism's" have evolved. Of..."
14:0414:04, 19 June 2022 diff hist +35,995 N It is absolutely necessary that we seek knowledge, and the perfection of knowledge is to understand Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is therefore absolutely necessary that we seek knowledge, and the perfection of knowledge is to understand Kṛṣṇa"}} {..." current
13:5413:54, 19 June 2022 diff hist +36,185 N No one can say that he is free from sinful activity. But according to Bhagavad-gita, this does not matter. Just by knowing the science of Krsna, one becomes free Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"no one can say that he is free from sinful activity. But according to Bhagavad-gītā, this does not matter. Just by knowing t..."
13:5013:50, 19 June 2022 diff hist +36,242 As stated in (BG 4.36), it does not matter what we were in our past lives. Because we were in ignorance, we may have committed so many abominable actions No edit summary
13:4913:49, 19 June 2022 diff hist +36,270 N As stated in (BG 4.36), it does not matter what we were in our past lives. Because we were in ignorance, we may have committed so many abominable actions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated before (BG 4.36), it does not matter what we were in our past lives. Because we were in ignorance, we may have commi..."
13:4213:42, 19 June 2022 diff hist +36,308 N If we have the boat of perfect knowledge, there is no fear, for we can cross the ocean very easily. Even if a person is most sinful, if he receives the boat of the science of Krsna, he can cross the ocean very easily Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we have the boat of perfect knowledge, there is no fear, for we can cross the ocean very easily. Even if a person is most s..."
13:3413:34, 19 June 2022 diff hist +36,459 N If we have a very good ship, we can easily cross the Atlantic Ocean. At present we are in the midst of the ocean of ignorance, for this material world has been likened to a great ocean of nescience Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we have a very good ship, we can easily cross the Atlantic Ocean. At present we are in the midst of the ocean of ignorance,..." current
11:3911:39, 19 June 2022 diff hist +36,130 N Sri Krsna Himself declares that simply by knowing the science of Krsna, Arjuna would not be subject to illusion - yaj jnatva na punar moham Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Kṛṣṇa Himself declares that simply by knowing the science of Kṛṣṇa, Arjuna would not be subject to illusion..." current
11:3311:33, 19 June 2022 diff hist +36,236 N We should understand that when Krsna is speaking to Arjuna in Bhagavad-gita, He is speaking not simply to Arjuna alone but to the whole human race Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We should understand that when Krsna is speaking to Arjuna in Bhagavad-gita, He is speaking not simply to Arjuna alone but to..."
11:0911:09, 19 June 2022 diff hist +36,093 N At the present moment, thousands of spiritual masters are needed to spread this great science (of Krsna) throughout the world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the present moment, thousands of spiritual masters are needed to spread this great science throughout the world"}} {{notes|..."
07:4307:43, 19 June 2022 diff hist +36,243 N There is no bar against anyone; anyone can become a spiritual master provided he knows the science of Krsna. This is the only qualification, and this science in essence is contained in Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"there is no bar against anyone; anyone can become a spiritual master provided he knows the science of Krsna. This is the only..." current
07:2807:28, 19 June 2022 diff hist +36,554 N In those days, the Hindus were so strict that if a brahmana accepted service from a non-Hindu, he was immediately ostracized from Hindu society. Despite this, Rupa and Sanatana Gosvamis were made principle authorities in the science of Krsna by Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In those days, the Hindus were so strict that if a brāhmaṇa accepted service from a non-Hindu, he was immediately ostracize..."
04:5304:53, 19 June 2022 diff hist +36,210 N Rupa and Sanatana Gosvamis, two of Lord Caitanya's principle disciples, were formerly known as Sakara Mallika and Dabira Khasa, and they were employed by the Mohammedan government Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rupa and Sanatana Gosvamis, two of Lord Caitanya's principle disciples, were formerly known as Sakara Mallika and Dabira Khasa..."
04:4904:49, 19 June 2022 diff hist +36,034 N Caitanya Mahaprabhu even appointed Haridasa Thakura, a Mohammedan, as namacarya, or preceptor of the holy names Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Caitanya Mahaprabhu even appointed Haridasa Thakura, a Mohammedan, as namacarya, or preceptor of the holy names"}} {{notes|}}..." current
04:3904:39, 19 June 2022 diff hist +36,282 N Caitanya Mahaprabhu did not make any distinctions as to caste or social position. Indeed, most of His foremost disciples were considered to be fallen in society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Caitanya Mahaprabhu did not make any distinctions as to caste or social position. Indeed, most of His foremost disciples were..."
04:3304:33, 19 June 2022 diff hist +36,179 N Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu recommended the chanting of Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare as the supreme means for realization in this age Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu recommended the chanting of Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Ram..." current
04:2104:21, 19 June 2022 diff hist +36,570 N Krsna is the ultimate goal of spiritual science. Of course when we speak of Krsna we refer to God. There are many names for God throughout the world and throughout the universe, but Krsna is the supreme name according to Vedic knowledge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna is the ultimate goal of spiritual science. Of course when we speak of Krsna we refer to God. There are many names for Go..." current
04:1004:10, 19 June 2022 diff hist +36,429 N When we go to a doctor, we do not ask him whether he is a Hindu, Christian or brahmana. He has the qualification of a medical man, and we simply surrender, saying, - Doctor, treat me. I am suffering Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When we go to a doctor, we do not ask him whether he is a Hindu, Christian or brahmana. He has the qualification of a medical..."

09:4309:43, 18 June 2022 diff hist +36,440 N If one is able to factually answer the questions about the science of Krsna, he is the spiritual master, regardless of where he is born or what he is - whether he be a brahmana or sudra or American, Indian or whatever Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one is able to factually answer the questions about the science of Krsna, he is the spiritual master, regardless of where h..." current
09:3609:36, 18 June 2022 diff hist +36,195 N The spiritual master may be self-realized and situated in the Absolute Truth, yet we have to question him in order to understand all spiritual points Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The spiritual master may be self-realized and situated in the Absolute Truth, yet we have to question him in order to understa..." current
09:2309:23, 18 June 2022 diff hist +36,402 N Bhagavad-gita is the science of Krsna, and if we study it scrutinizingly with all of our argument, sense and philosophical knowledge, we will come to know that science. It is not that we are to submit ourselves blindly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhagavad-gita is the science of Krsna, and if we study it scrutinizingly with all of our argument, sense and philosophical kno..." current
09:1809:18, 18 June 2022 diff hist +36,492 N Caitanya Mahaprabhu has recommended (CC Madhya 8.128) - Whether one be a brahmana or a sudra or a sannyasi or a householder, it doesn't matter. If he knows the science of Krsna, he's a bona fide spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Caitanya Mahaprabhu has recommended"|"Whether one be a brahmana or a sudra or a sannyasi or a householder, it doesn't matter...." current
09:0609:06, 18 June 2022 diff hist +36,341 N Traditionally, brahmanas are meant to be spiritual masters, but in this age of Kali, it is very difficult to find a qualified brahmana. Consequently it is very difficult to find a qualified spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Traditionally, brahmanas are meant to be spiritual masters, but in this age of Kali, it is very difficult to find a qualified..."
08:5608:56, 18 June 2022 diff hist +36,330 N It is stated in Bhagavad-gita that if we at all want to learn transcendental knowledge, we must approach one who has actually seen the Absolute Truth (tad-viddhi pranipatena) - BG 4.34 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is stated in Bhagavad-gita that if we at all want to learn transcendental knowledge, we must approach one who has actually..."
08:3108:31, 18 June 2022 diff hist +36,402 N Our nature is sac-cid-ananda, eternal, blissful & full of knowledge, yet this body is destined to die, & while it is existing it is full of ignorance & miseries. The senses are imperfect, & it is not possible to attain perfect knowledge through them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our nature is sac-cid-ānanda, eternal, blissful and full of knowledge, yet this body is destined to die, and while it is exis..." current
07:5707:57, 18 June 2022 diff hist +36,115 N Although we are Brahman and by nature jolly, we have somehow fallen from our constitutional position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although we are Brahman and by nature jolly, we have somehow fallen from our constitutional position"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|..."
04:2104:21, 18 June 2022 diff hist +36,072 N Everyone is anxious to see God, but in our present stage of life we are conditioned and deluded. We have no idea of things as they really are Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone is anxious to see God, but in our present stage of life we are conditioned and deluded. We have no idea of things as..."
03:5803:58, 18 June 2022 diff hist +36,180 N As stated before, we must search out one who has seen the Absolute Truth and surrender to him and serve him. When this is done, there is no doubt about one's spiritual salvation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As stated before, we must search out one who has seen the Absolute Truth and surrender to him and serve him. When this is done..."
03:5103:51, 18 June 2022 diff hist +36,373 N Our position is to follow in the footsteps of great authorities like Sankaracarya, Ramanujacarya and Caitanya Mahaprabhu. If we keep our faith by executing our duties and following in their footsteps, success is guaranteed Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our position is to follow in the footsteps of great authorities like Sankaracarya, Ramanujacarya and Caitanya Mahaprabhu. If w..."

14:2814:28, 17 June 2022 diff hist +36,192 N If we have faith in banks and airlines, why not have faith in Sri Krsna who is acknowledged by so many Vedic literatures and by so many sages to be the supreme authority Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we have faith in banks and airlines, why not have faith in Sri Krsna who is acknowledged by so many Vedic literatures and b..."
14:2114:21, 17 June 2022 diff hist +36,176 N For the faithless the situation is very precarious. We may put thousands of dollars in a bank because we have faith that that bank will not close down Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"for the faithless the situation is very precarious. We may put thousands of dollars in a bank because we have faith that that..."
14:1314:13, 17 June 2022 diff hist +36,331 N For one hesitant in taking to Krsna consciousness, not even this material world will be happy, and what to speak of the next life. The material world is already miserable, but if one has no faith it will be more miserable Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For one hesitant in taking to Kṛṣṇa consciousness, not even this material world will be happy, and what to speak of the..." current
14:0314:03, 17 June 2022 diff hist +36,129 N Those who are hesitant in taking this (Krsna Consciousness) path of knowledge have no chance. Hesitation is due to ignorance - ajnas ca Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are hesitant in taking this path of knowledge have no chance. Hesitation is due to ignorance (ajñaś ca)"}} {{notes..." current
13:5313:53, 17 June 2022 diff hist +36,070 N Having tasted the words of Krsna's representative, we will feel satisfied, just as we feel satisfied upon eating a full meal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Having tasted the words of Krsna's representative, we will feel satisfied, just as we feel satisfied upon eating a full meal"}..." current
13:5013:50, 17 June 2022 diff hist +36,252 N Krsna is the most authorized personality, but anyone who is Krsna conscious can be accepted because a person fully in Krsna consciousness is the bona fide representative of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna is the most authorized personality, but anyone who is Krsna conscious can be accepted because a person fully in Krsna co..."
08:5808:58, 17 June 2022 diff hist +36,293 N We have to accept the formula and execute it with faith. This faith must be in the supreme authority, not in a third class man. We must search out a spiritual master in whom we can have faith Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We have to accept the formula and execute it with faith. This faith must be in the supreme authority, not in a third class man..."
08:5308:53, 17 June 2022 diff hist +36,270 N Krsna indicates that when one controls the senses, faith comes in the near future (acirena). Having attained that stage of faith in Krsna, one feels that he is the happiest man in the world. This is our position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna indicates that when one controls the senses, faith comes in the near future (acirena). Having attained that stage of fai..." current
08:4708:47, 17 June 2022 diff hist +36,169 N The point is that we have to follow the instructions with faith. Then wisdom will come. When we attain to the stage of wisdom, the result is param santim - supreme peace Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The point is that we have to follow the instructions with faith. Then wisdom will come. When we attain to the stage of wisdom,..."
08:4208:42, 17 June 2022 diff hist +36,191 N If we have faith that a physician can cure us, and he tells us not to eat such and such, and we eat it anyway, what kind of faith do we have? If we have faith in our physician, we will follow his prescriptions for cure Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we have faith that a physician can cure us, and he tells us not to eat such and such, and we eat it anyway, what kind of fa..."
08:3908:39, 17 June 2022 diff hist +36,085 N How do we become faithful? Control of the senses (samyatendriyah) is required. We are in the material world because we want to gratify our senses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How do we become faithful? Control of the senses (samyatendriyah) is required. We are in the material world because we want to..."
08:3308:33, 17 June 2022 diff hist +36,134 N Where are we to keep our faith? In the authority. We should not book our ticket with an unauthorized company. Faith must be in Krsna, the speaker of Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Where are we to keep our faith? In the authority. We should not book our ticket with an unauthorized company. Faith must be in..." current

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