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10:3010:30, 31 August 2022 diff hist +21,087 N The King of heaven, Indra, is supplying water in the form of rain. Rascals say that all this comes about by nature, but they do not know that nature is controlled. If we don't pay our debts by performing sacrifices, there will certainly be a scarcity Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the King of heaven, Indra, is supplying water in the form of rain. Rascals say that all this comes about by nature, but they d..."
10:1510:15, 31 August 2022 diff hist +20,793 N Although we are not paying the bill, we are taking advantage of the sunlight and the sun's heat. If we take advantage of electricity, we have to pay the bill, but we don't pay the sun bill. This means that we are actually indebted to the sun-god, Vivasvan Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although we are not paying the bill, we are taking advantage of the sunlight and the sun's heat. If we take advantage of elect..."
10:1010:10, 31 August 2022 diff hist +21,054 N Because we have given up Krsna's service, we have become servants of so many things. We are obliged to serve our parents, wife, children, country and so forth. We are indebted to many people and to the demigods who give heat and light Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because we have given up Krsna's service, we have become servants of so many things. We are obliged to serve our parents, wife..."
10:0410:04, 31 August 2022 diff hist +20,720 N The roots of this banyan tree are very strong, but they can be cut with an ax (kutharam). By taking shelter of Krsna's lotus feet, we can cut the strong root of material existence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The roots of this banyan tree are very strong, but they can be cut with an ax (kutharam). By taking shelter of Krsna's lotus f..."
09:0409:04, 31 August 2022 diff hist +20,872 N Because we are under illusion, Devahuti says: sva-bhrtya-samsara-taroh kutharam. In Bhagavad-gita (15.1-4), material existence is likened unto a banyan tree with its roots upward and its branches below Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because we are under illusion, Devahūti says: sva-bhṛtya-saṁsāra-taroḥ kuṭhāram. In Bhagavad-gītā (15.1-4), mater..."
08:5708:57, 31 August 2022 diff hist +20,430 N Self-realization is understanding that we are dependent on the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Self-realization is understanding that we are dependent on the Supreme Personality of Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Soham}}..."
08:5108:51, 31 August 2022 diff hist +20,666 N We are constitutionally servants of Krsna. Even though we may declare ourselves independent, we are not. Rather, we are servants falsely declaring that we are independent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually we are constitutionally servants of Kṛṣṇa. Even though we may declare ourselves independent, we are not. Rather..."
08:1608:16, 31 August 2022 diff hist +20,575 N Krsna is not responsible. However, we should know that without the sanction of Krsna, we cannot do anything. That is a fact Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna is not responsible. However, we should know that without the sanction of Krsna, we cannot do anything. That is a fact"}}..."

13:2713:27, 30 August 2022 diff hist +21,188 N Why does Krsna give us permission to do something wrong? He does so because we persist. Actually He does not tell us to do anything other than surrender unto Him. We want to do something, & Krsna may sanction it, but we go ahead & do it at our own risk Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Why does Krsna give us permission to do something wrong? He does so because we persist. Actually He does not tell us to do any..."
13:0013:00, 30 August 2022 diff hist +20,948 N We cannot hide anything from Him, and we receive the results of our karma because the witness is Krsna Himself within the heart. How, then, can we avoid Him? Without Krsna's permission, we cannot do anything Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We cannot hide anything from Him, and we receive the results of our karma because the witness is Kṛṣṇa Himself within th..."
12:3212:32, 30 August 2022 diff hist +20,890 N Krsna resides in Vaikuntha and also in the temple. The Krsnas are not different, although they are ananta, unlimited. Krsna is also the witness within everyone's heart, and He is seeing all of our activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa resides in Vaikuṇṭha and also in the temple. The Kṛṣṇas are not different, although they are ananta, unl..."
08:0908:09, 30 August 2022 diff hist +20,807 N In Brahma-samhita it is said: Advaitam acyutam anadim ananta-rupam (Bs. 5.33). In India there are many thousands of temples, and within these temples there are arca-vigrahas, Deities. All these Krsnas are nondifferent; they are one Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Brahma-samhita it is said: Advaitam acyutam anadim ananta-rupam (Bs. 5.33). In India there are many thousands of temples, a..."
07:5707:57, 30 August 2022 diff hist +21,034 N Being Krsna's incarnation, Kapiladeva is also a shelter. Krsna has unlimited forms and unlimited incarnations. It is said in Srimad-Bhagavatam that His incarnations are expanding continuously, like waves in the ocean. Indeed, we cannot even count them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being Kṛṣṇa's incarnation, Kapiladeva is also a shelter. Kṛṣṇa has unlimited forms and unlimited incarnations. It..."
07:4207:42, 30 August 2022 diff hist +20,870 N Some seek an occupation or the service of a great man; others seek the service of the government or whatever. In any case, the ultimate shelter is Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some seek an occupation or the service of a great man; others seek the service of the government or whatever. In any case, the..."
07:3407:34, 30 August 2022 diff hist +21,063 N Bhagavan, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is everyone's real shelter (saranam saranyam). Everyone is seeking shelter because we are all constitutionally servants. Originally we are servants of God; therefore it is our nature to take His shelter Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhagavān, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is everyone's real shelter (śaraṇaṁ śaraṇyam). Everyone is seeking shel..."

15:1015:10, 29 August 2022 diff hist +10,876 N He (Krsna) clearly says, bhaktya mam abhijanati: (BG 18.55) "Only by devotional service can I be understood." If we want to know Krsna as He is, we have to accept the process of bhakti. It is this bhakti process that Kapiladeva will reveal to Devahuti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He clearly says, bhaktyā mām abhijānāti: (BG 18.55) "Only by devotional service can I be understood." If we want to know K..."
15:0315:03, 29 August 2022 diff hist −12 If we are situated in the transcendental position (bhakti), we can understand Krsna, Krsna cannot be understood by mental speculation; otherwise He would have said that He could be understood by jnana, karma or yoga No edit summary
15:0315:03, 29 August 2022 diff hist +10,786 N If we are situated in the transcendental position (bhakti), we can understand Krsna, Krsna cannot be understood by mental speculation; otherwise He would have said that He could be understood by jnana, karma or yoga Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we are situated in the transcendental position (bhakti), we can understand Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa cannot be understood by..."
14:5814:58, 29 August 2022 diff hist +10,630 N If I am the master of anger, I can control my anger, and if I am the master of my desires, I can control my desires. In any case, I am a servant, and my service should be transferred to Krsna. That is the perfection of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If I am the master of anger, I can control my anger, and if I am the master of my desires, I can control my desires. In any ca..."
14:4714:47, 29 August 2022 diff hist +10,790 N After all, our senses are employed for the satisfaction of somebody - either for ourselves or for someone else. That is kama, krodha, lobha and matsara - illusion. If we are not serving our own lusty desires (kama), we are serving anger - krodha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After all, our senses are employed for the satisfaction of somebody - either for ourselves or for someone else. That is kāma,..."
14:1614:16, 29 August 2022 diff hist +10,819 N We are thinking of ourselves according to so many false material identifications, but we should take Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's advice: jivera 'svarupa' haya-krsnera 'nitya-dasa.' We must come to understand, - I am the eternal servant of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We are thinking of ourselves according to so many false material identifications, but we should take Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's..."
14:1114:11, 29 August 2022 diff hist +10,775 N We are all after happiness, but we do not know how to enjoy happiness. We want to enjoy our senses, but it is not possible with these covered false senses. The senses must be opened, and that is the process of purification Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We are all after happiness, but we do not know how to enjoy happiness. We want to enjoy our senses, but it is not possible wit..."
14:0714:07, 29 August 2022 diff hist +11,027 N Krsna tells Arjuna, "Because you are My friend, I am revealing to you the most confidential dharma." What is that? "Simply surrender unto Me." This is the dharma taught by the SPG, and Krsna's incarnation and His devotee will teach the same dharma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa tells Arjuna, "Because you are My friend, I am revealing to you the most confidential dharma." What is that? "Simp..."
14:0014:00, 29 August 2022 diff hist +10,618 N Krsna says: "Engage your mind always in thinking of Me, offer obeisances and worship Me." (BG 9.34) In this way, Krsna opens the door, but we unfortunately do not accept Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Engage your mind always in thinking of Me, offer obeisances and worship Me"|"Krsna opens the door, but we unfortunately do not..."

13:1013:10, 28 August 2022 diff hist +10,788 N The world is not our place; our place is Vaikunthaloka. Krsna also comes to remind us of this. The dharma, or order, of the Supreme Person is to become His devotee and always think of Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The world is not our place; our place is Vaikuṇṭhaloka. Kṛṣṇa also comes to remind us of this. The dharma, or order,..."
12:5712:57, 28 August 2022 diff hist +10,886 N Children play on the beach and make houses out of sand, but after a while the father comes and says, "Now, my dear children, time is up. Stop this business and come home." This is the business of the guru - to teach his disciples detachment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Children play on the beach and make houses out of sand, but after a while the father comes and says, "Now, my dear children, t..."
12:3412:34, 28 August 2022 diff hist +10,471 N Nature gives warning, - You are now past fifty. That's all right. You have fought in this material world. Now stop this business Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nature gives warning, "You are now past fifty. That's all right. You have fought in this material world. Now stop this busines..."
12:3012:30, 28 August 2022 diff hist +10,654 N We are very much attached to this material world, but according to the Vedic system, renunciation is compulsory, for when one reaches the age of fifty, he renounces his family life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We are very much attached to this material world, but according to the Vedic system, renunciation is compulsory, for when one..."
11:1311:13, 28 August 2022 diff hist +10,450 N We may temporarily make some compromises, but ultimately the material world is full of misery Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We may temporarily make some compromises, but ultimately the material world is full of misery"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Soham}}..."
10:5810:58, 28 August 2022 diff hist +10,581 N Everyone will have to change his body and position, and as long as one remains here, he will have to fight and struggle for existence. This is the way of material life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"everyone will have to change his body and position, and as long as one remains here, he will have to fight and struggle for ex..."
10:4310:43, 28 August 2022 diff hist +10,588 N One person thinks in this way, and the other person is ready to fight, thinking that his seat is permanent. No one will be allowed to stay within this material world Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One person thinks in this way, and the other person is ready to fight, thinking that his seat is permanent. No one will be all..."
09:4309:43, 28 August 2022 diff hist +10,852 N On a train, people may argue and fight over a seat, but one who knows that he will only be on the train for two or three hours thinks, - Why should I fight? I shall only be here for a short while Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"On a train, people may argue and fight over a seat, but one who knows that he will only be on the train for two or three hours..."
07:5407:54, 28 August 2022 diff hist +10,879 N There are fights between nations, societies, communities and families. People are thinking, "Why are you interfering with my business?" Then there is a fight. Because of illusion, we do not consider these situations temporary Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are fights between nations, societies, communities and families. People are thinking, "Why are you interfering with my b..."
07:4607:46, 28 August 2022 diff hist +10,846 N When Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, came, Arjuna's illusion was dispelled. He was thinking, "Why should I fight with my relatives?" Actually the whole world is going on under this conception of "my" and - mine Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, came, Arjuna's illusion was dispelled. He was thinking, "Why should I fi..."
07:3707:37, 28 August 2022 diff hist +10,725 N In the morning, when the sun arises, the darkness of night immediately goes away. Similarly, when God or His incarnation comes, the darkness of material life is dissipated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the morning, when the sun arises, the darkness of night immediately goes away. Similarly, when God or His incarnation comes..."
07:3007:30, 28 August 2022 diff hist +11,100 N By nature we are part and parcel of Krsna, and Krsna is sac-cid-ananda-vigraha. In order to transcend the darkness of material life & go to the world of light, we need to approach a guru. It is for this reason that Devahuti is approaching Lord Kapiladeva Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By nature we are part and parcel of Kṛṣṇa, and Kṛṣṇa is sac-cid-ānanda-vigraha (Bs. 5.1). In order to transcend t..."
07:2207:22, 28 August 2022 diff hist +10,836 N We may be here five years, ten years, one hundred years or five million years. Whatever, our position is limited. Our position in the material world is not eternal, but we are eternal. Why, then, should we be illusioned by the noneternal Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We may be here five years, ten years, one hundred years or five million years. Whatever, our position is limited. Our position..."
07:1507:15, 28 August 2022 diff hist +10,817 N In any case, we will not be allowed to stay here, and although we are attached to all this, everything will be taken away at death. Whatever post we are occupying - be it president or Lord Brahma - we are occupying temporarily Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In any case, we will not be allowed to stay here, and although we are attached to all this, everything will be taken away at d..."
07:0407:04, 28 August 2022 diff hist +10,842 N The body is finished, but we have to accept another body out of the 8,400,000 forms. In this way, our life is going on, but we are thinking in terms of wife, children, and so forth. This is all illusion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the body is finished, but we have to accept another body out of the 8,400,000 forms. In this way, our life is going on, but we..."
06:5906:59, 28 August 2022 diff hist +10,389 N It is not that we simply die and finish everything. We are living eternally Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is not that we simply die and finish everything. We are living eternally"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Soham}} {{complete|ALL}}..."
06:5406:54, 28 August 2022 diff hist +10,678 N At the time of death Krsna comes and takes away everything - house, land, wife, children, friends, reputation and whatever. Then we have to begin another life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"at the time of death Kṛṣṇa comes and takes away everything - house, land, wife, children, friends, reputation and whatev..."
04:5704:57, 28 August 2022 diff hist −12 Without children, married life is frustrated, and of course the children have to be educated. Thus one becomes entangled in material life by creating so many situations No edit summary current
04:5704:57, 28 August 2022 diff hist +10,657 N Without children, married life is frustrated, and of course the children have to be educated. Thus one becomes entangled in material life by creating so many situations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Without children, married life is frustrated, and of course the children have to be educated. Thus one becomes entangled in ma..."
04:3704:37, 28 August 2022 diff hist +10,819 N As soon as people join to satisfy their sex desire, the attraction becomes greater and greater. An apartment is needed for privacy, and then one has to earn a livelihood and acquire some land Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As soon as people join to satisfy their sex desire, the attraction becomes greater and greater. An apartment is needed for pri..."
04:2304:23, 28 August 2022 diff hist +10,556 N Material life means that men are after women and women are after men. We find this not only in human society but in bird, dog, cat and demigod society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Material life means that men are after women and women are after men. We find this not only in human society but in bird, dog,..."
04:1804:18, 28 August 2022 diff hist +10,696 N Devahuti is accepting her son, Kapila, as her guru. He consequently tells her how to solve all material problems. Material life is nothing but sex attraction. Pumsah striya mithuni-bhavam etam - SB 5.5.8 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devahūti is accepting her son, Kapila, as her guru. He consequently tells her how to solve all material problems. Material li..."
04:0104:01, 28 August 2022 diff hist +11,246 N People are so foolish that they claim not to understand God. If we try to see God through the instructions given to Devahuti by Lord Kapila, our lives will be successful Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"people are so foolish that they claim not to understand God. If we try to see God through the instructions given to Devahūti..."

16:1116:11, 27 August 2022 diff hist +11,538 N God comes as Krsna or Kapiladeva and says, "Here I am. See My features. I am a person. I play the flute and enjoy Myself in Vrndavana. Why can't you see Me?" Thus God comes, explains Himself and leaves behind His instruction, Bhagavad-gita Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"God comes as Krsna or Kapiladeva and says, "Here I am. See My features. I am a person. I play the flute and enjoy Myself in Vr..."
16:0216:02, 27 August 2022 diff hist +11,108 N It is said that all the people in the material world are blinded by the darkness of ignorance. When people are blind, out of their ignorance they say, - There is no God. I cannot see God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is said that all the people in the material world are blinded by the darkness of ignorance. When people are blind, out of t..."
15:4315:43, 27 August 2022 diff hist +10,890 N We are bound tightly by the modes of material nature, and yet we are thinking that we are independent. This is simply foolishness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We are bound tightly by the modes of material nature, and yet we are thinking that we are independent. This is simply foolishn..."

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