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12:1912:19, 22 June 2022 diff hist +25,701 N Even on Brahmaloka, the highest planet in the material universe, repetition of birth and death are also present. We have to go to Krsna's planet in order to be free from this Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even on Brahmaloka, the highest planet in the material universe, repetition of birth and death are also present. We have to go..."
12:0512:05, 22 June 2022 diff hist +50,983 N We should come to understand that despite having all these facilities (aristocratic family, wealth, good education or a beautiful body) for material life, we are not free from birth, old age, disease and death. To caution us of this, Sri Krsna warns in BG Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We should come to understand that despite having all these facilities for material life, we are not free from birth, old age,..." current
11:5111:51, 22 June 2022 diff hist +25,942 N Our principal aim should be to escape the laws of this material world. If we don't understand this, we will become attracted by aristocratic families, wealth, or a good education or a beautiful body Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Our principal aim should be to escape the laws of this material world. If we don't understand this, we will become attracted b..."
10:4510:45, 22 June 2022 diff hist +26,155 N If we do impious work, we may have to take birth in a low class or animal family, or become illiterate or foolish, or very ugly. Although we engage in very pious work & take a good birth, we will still be subject to the stringent laws of action & reaction Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if we do impious work, we may have to take birth in a low class family or animal family, or become illiterate or foolish, or v..."
10:2910:29, 22 June 2022 diff hist +25,877 N When we do pious work, we get certain results. We may take a birth in a very good family, in the family of a brahmana or a wealthy man, we may become very rich or very learned, or we may become very beautiful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When we do pious work, we get certain results. We may take a birth in a very good family, in the family of a brāhmaṇa or a..."
10:1910:19, 22 June 2022 diff hist +25,602 N From the material point of view, Arjuna's initial decision not to fight was a good one, but from the spiritual point of view it was not Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From the material point of view, Arjuna's initial decision not to fight was a good one, but from the spiritual point of view i..." current
10:0610:06, 22 June 2022 diff hist +25,697 N We may be performing some action which we may consider to be very good work, but if we do not perform it in Krsna consciousness we have to suffer the reactions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We may be performing some action which we may consider to be very good work, but if we do not perform it in Krsna consciousnes..." current
10:0210:02, 22 June 2022 diff hist +25,678 N Actually Arjuna was engaged in very unpleasant activity on the battlefield, but because he was in Krsna consciousness, he suffered no reaction Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually Arjuna was engaged in very unpleasant activity on the battlefield, but because he was in Krsna consciousness, he suff..."
09:5709:57, 22 June 2022 diff hist +25,542 N The technique is not so much in seeing what a person is doing but in understanding why he is doing it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The technique is not so much in seeing what a person is doing but in understanding why he is doing it"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..." current
09:5309:53, 22 June 2022 diff hist +25,878 N When we see someone working in Krsna consciousness, we should understand that his work does not carry any reaction. One who can see such work and understand it is to be considered very intelligent - sa buddhiman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when we see someone working in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, we should understand that his work does not carry any reaction. One..."
09:4609:46, 22 June 2022 diff hist +25,755 N Externally we can see that both parties are engaged in fighting, but we should understand that Arjuna is not bound by reactions because he is fighting under the order of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Externally we can see that both parties are engaged in fighting, but we should understand that Arjuna is not bound by reaction..."
09:3609:36, 22 June 2022 diff hist +25,806 N On the Battlefield of Kuruksetra, Arjuna engaged in fighting, and those on the side of Duryodhana also engaged in fighting. We must understand how it is that Arjuna is free from reaction whereas Duryodhana is not Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the Battlefield of Kuruksetra, Arjuna engaged in fighting, and those on the side of Duryodhana also engaged in fighting. We..."
09:3209:32, 22 June 2022 diff hist +25,628 N By dovetailing his activities in Krsna consciousness, although one may perform all kinds of activities, he is free Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By dovetailing his activities in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, although one may perform all kinds of activities, he is free"}} {{..." current
09:2709:27, 22 June 2022 diff hist +25,932 N One who can actually see that despite activities there are no karmic reactions, who understands the nature of akarma actually sees things as they are. The word akarmani refers to one who is trying to avoid the reactions of karma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who can actually see that despite activities there are no karmic reactions, who understands the nature of akarma actually..."
09:1209:12, 22 June 2022 diff hist +25,675 If the government drafts us into the army, and we engage in battle and kill someone, we do not suffer the reactions, and this is called akarma No edit summary current
09:1009:10, 22 June 2022 diff hist +26,048 N In one case we are acting according to our own whims, & in the other we are acting under the direction of the government. Similarly, when we act under direction of Krsna, our actions performed are called akarma, for that kind of activity has no reaction Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the one case we are acting according to our own whims, and in the other we are acting under the direction of the government..."
07:5007:50, 22 June 2022 diff hist +25,665 N If the government drafts us into the army, and we engage in battle and kill someone, we do not suffer the reactions, and this is called akarma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If, however, the government drafts us into the army, and we engage in battle and kill someone, we do not suffer the reactions,..."
07:3907:39, 22 June 2022 diff hist +25,809 N If we take it upon ourselves to kill someone, we are subject to capital punishment by the state government. Our actions are then called vikarma, for they are against prescribed actions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we take it upon ourselves to kill someone, we are subject to capital punishment by the state government. Our actions are th..." current
07:2707:27, 22 June 2022 diff hist 0 In the execution of akarmic activities, there may appear to be some reactions, but in actuality there are not. When we work under the directions of Krsna, this is actually the case - there are no reactions No edit summary current
07:2607:26, 22 June 2022 diff hist +25,763 N In the execution of akarmic activities, there may appear to be some reactions, but in actuality there are not. When we work under the directions of Krsna, this is actually the case - there are no reactions Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the execution of akarmic activities, there may appear to be some reactions, but in actuality there are not. When we work un..."

14:4914:49, 21 June 2022 diff hist +25,703 N The word karma refers to prescribed duties. The word vikarma refers to activities which are against one's prescribed duties. And the word akarma refers to activities which have no reaction at all Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word karma refers to prescribed duties. The word vikarma refers to activities which are against one's prescribed duties. A..." current
14:4414:44, 21 June 2022 diff hist +25,893 N We have to choose our course of action very carefully lest the stringent laws of nature react to bind us to suffering. It is therefore necessary to understand what work to do and what work to avoid Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we have to choose our course of action very carefully lest the stringent laws of nature react to bind us to suffering. It is t..." current
14:0114:01, 21 June 2022 diff hist +25,610 N It is a law of nature that fire burns, and even if a child touches it, he will be burned despite his ignorance and innocence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is a law of nature that fire burns, and even if a child touches it, he will be burned despite his ignorance and innocence"}..."
13:5213:52, 21 June 2022 diff hist +25,788 N In the ordinary course of life we unknowingly break some law and have to suffer the consequences. Similarly, the laws of nature are very strict and stringent, and they accept no excuse Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the ordinary course of life we unknowingly break some law and have to suffer the consequences. Similarly, the laws of natur..." current
13:3813:38, 21 June 2022 diff hist +25,786 N If we simply engage in Krsna consciousness, everything becomes clear. Otherwise we will have to make distinctions between what we should do and what we should not do in order not to become entangled Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|". If we simply engage in Krsna consciousness, everything becomes clear. Otherwise we will have to make distinctions between wh..."
13:2913:29, 21 June 2022 diff hist +25,626 N The path of karma is very intricate; therefore we should understand the distinctions between karma, akarma and vikarma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The path of karma is very intricate; therefore we should understand the distinctions between karma, akarma and vikarma"}} {{no..."
13:2313:23, 21 June 2022 diff hist +25,935 N We may perform work which may be very altruistic or humanitarian in the opinion of the world and yet be bound to material activity. So it is not the action itself which is important but the consciousness in which the action is carried out Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we may perform work which may be very altruistic or humanitarian in the opinion of the world and yet be bound to material acti..." current
13:1113:11, 21 June 2022 diff hist +25,561 N Fighting may not be a very nice thing, but sometimes, as in the case of the Battle of Kuruksetra, it is an absolute necessity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Fighting may not be a very nice thing, but sometimes, as in the case of the Battle of Kuruksetra, it is an absolute necessity"..." current
12:1412:14, 21 June 2022 diff hist +25,680 N His (Arjuna's) work, although appearing material, was not material at all. Any action sanctioned by Krsna - regardless of what it may be - has no reaction Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"his work, although appearing material, was not material at all. Any action sanctioned by Kṛṣṇa - regardless of what it m..." current
11:5811:58, 21 June 2022 diff hist +25,740 N Arjuna may have fought just like an ordinary military man, but because he fought in Krsna consciousness, he was free from the entanglement of his activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna may have fought just like an ordinary military man, but because he fought in Krsna consciousness, he was free from the..."
11:5211:52, 21 June 2022 diff hist +25,543 N One who works for Krsna may appear to be working like anyone else in the material world, but this is not the case Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who works for Krsna may appear to be working like anyone else in the material world, but this is not the case"}} {{notes|}..." current
11:4111:41, 21 June 2022 diff hist +25,636 N Some people present interpretations of Bhagavad-gita, but we should present the words as they are spoken by Sri Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some people present interpretations of Bhagavad-gita, but we should present the words as they are spoken by Sri Krsna"}} {{not..." current
10:4610:46, 21 June 2022 diff hist +25,910 N Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu was Krsna Himself, and we should take this to be Krsna's indication of our proper work. But we should be careful to present Bhagavad-gita as it is, without personal interpretation or motivation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu was Krsna Himself, and we should take this to be Krsna's indication of our proper work. But we should..."
10:4010:40, 21 June 2022 diff hist +25,857 N Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu selected these two books (Bhagavad-gita & Srimad-Bhagavatam) and requested that people in all corners of the world spread this science of Krsna in every town and village Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu selected these two books and requested that people in all corners of the world spread this science of..."
10:3310:33, 21 June 2022 diff hist +25,532 N Both Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam are filled with information on how to become Krsna conscious Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Both Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam are filled with information on how to become Krsna conscious"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler..."
10:2610:26, 21 June 2022 diff hist +25,734 N Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu came with this mission of teaching Krsna consciousness, and He said that regardless of one's position, if he teaches Krsna consciousness he is to be considered a spiritual master Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu came with this mission of teaching Krsna consciousness, and He said that regardless of one's position..." current
10:1910:19, 21 June 2022 diff hist 0 It is incumbent upon us to preach the method of Bhagavad-gita and make people Krsna conscious. People are actually suffering for want of Krsna consciousness. We should all engage in spreading the science of Krsna for the benefit of the whole world No edit summary current
10:1810:18, 21 June 2022 diff hist +26,219 N It is incumbent upon us to preach the method of Bhagavad-gita and make people Krsna conscious. People are actually suffering for want of Krsna consciousness. We should all engage in spreading the science of Krsna for the benefit of the whole world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is therefore incumbent upon us to preach the method of Bhagavad-gītā and make people Kṛṣṇa conscious. People are ac..."
09:4909:49, 21 June 2022 diff hist +26,163 N Just because Krsna is not personally present before us, we should not assume that there is no direction. Indeed, there is direction. In the last chapter of Bhagavad-gita the proper work which we are to perform is given - BG 18.68-69 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"just because Kṛṣṇa is not personally present before us, we should not assume that there is no direction. Indeed, there i..."
09:4209:42, 21 June 2022 diff hist +25,701 N Of course Krsna was present to tell Arjuna what his work was, but what about us? Sri Krsna was personally directing Arjuna to act in such and such a way Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Of course Krsna was present to tell Arjuna what his work was, but what about us? Sri Krsna was personally directing Arjuna to..." current
09:3209:32, 21 June 2022 diff hist +25,676 N Krsna wanted Arjuna to fight, and although Arjuna did not want to fight, he fought because Krsna desired it. We have to learn to follow this example Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna wanted Arjuna to fight, and although Arjuna did not want to fight, he fought because Krsna desired it. We have to learn..." current
09:2009:20, 21 June 2022 diff hist +25,576 N Because of our ignorance we engage in so much work which is connected with the bodily or material conception of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because of our ignorance we engage in so much work which is connected with the bodily or material conception of life"}} {{note..."
09:1709:17, 21 June 2022 diff hist +25,638 N By the example of Arjuna we are to learn that we should only perform work which is sanctioned by Krsna. This is the mission of human life, but we do not know it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By the example of Arjuna we are to learn that we should only perform work which is sanctioned by Krsna. This is the mission of..." current
05:4205:42, 21 June 2022 diff hist +26,013 N One verse is sufficient for understanding the essence of Bhagavad-gita. One must be engaged in "My work." And what is this work? It is indicated in the last instruction in Bhagavad-gita in which Krsna tells Arjuna to surrender unto Him - BG 18.66 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One must be engaged in "My work." And what is this work? It is indicated in the last instruction in Bhagavad-gita in which Krs..." current
04:3404:34, 21 June 2022 diff hist +26,034 N It is necessary to know how to conduct work so that when we leave the material body we will no longer be forced to take another but will be free to enter into the spiritual sky Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is therefore necessary to know how to conduct work so that when we leave the material body we will no longer be forced to t..."

21:2921:29, 20 June 2022 diff hist +25,926 N It is necessary to know which activities are genuine and which are not, which are bona fide and which are not, which are prohibited and which are not. If we understand the principle of work, we can become free from material bondage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is necessary to know which activities are genuine and which are not, which are bona fide and which are not, which are prohi..."
21:2621:26, 20 June 2022 diff hist 0 People are actually confused as to what is work (karma) and what is not work (akarma). Krsna here indicates that even great scholars (kavayah) are bewildered about the nature of work No edit summary current
21:2621:26, 20 June 2022 diff hist +25,762 N People are actually confused as to what is work (karma) and what is not work (akarma). Krsna here indicates that even great scholars (kavayah) are bewildered about the nature of work Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People are actually confused as to what is work (karma) and what is not work (akarma). Krsna here indicates that even great sc..."
21:2221:22, 20 June 2022 diff hist +1 On the battlefield of Kuruksetra, Arjuna was very much afraid of being entangled in his activities by engaging in warfare. Krsna therefore assured him that if he fought for His sake there would be no possibility of entanglement No edit summary current
21:2221:22, 20 June 2022 diff hist +26,146 N On the battlefield of Kuruksetra, Arjuna was very much afraid of being entangled in his activities by engaging in warfare. Krsna therefore assured him that if he fought for His sake there would be no possibility of entanglement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On the battlefield of Kuruksetra, Arjuna was very much afraid of being entangled in his activities by engaging in warfare. Krs..."

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