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02:4102:41, 25 September 2022 diff hist +5,289 By chanting the Lord's holy name, one can derive all the stipulated energy synchronized from all sources. Therefore, one should not equalize the supreme holy name of the Lord with any other name No edit summary current
02:4002:40, 25 September 2022 diff hist +3,032 After renouncing all material duties, he (Dhrtarastra) must become immovably established, beyond all sources of hindrances on the path No edit summary current
02:1002:10, 25 September 2022 diff hist +2,624 The poor subjects were without protection due to the Battle of Kuruksetra, and they were awaiting the assumption of power by Maharaja Yudhisthira No edit summary current
02:0902:09, 25 September 2022 diff hist +5,221 The fragment of God, the living entity, may fall down into the material world, but the Supreme Lord (Acyuta) never falls down. Therefore this assumption that the Supreme Brahman assumes the form of jiva is not acceptable. BG 1972 purports No edit summary current
02:0902:09, 25 September 2022 diff hist +4 They (materialistic philosophers) deny the existence of God, who is the Supreme Person, different from all other persons. Under such a vague assumption, we remain in the same darkness as before No edit summary current
02:0902:09, 25 September 2022 diff hist +24 His (God's) body is always transcendental in all circumstances; therefore, the assumption of the form of a boar is only His pastime. His body is all Vedas, or transcendental No edit summary current

03:4103:41, 20 September 2022 diff hist +3,228 Without such knowledge, detachment and custom (of Sankhya philosophy), the so-called human civilization is no more than an animal society of eat, drink, be merry and enjoy No edit summary current
03:3503:35, 20 September 2022 diff hist +36 The present situation is the so-called modern civilization, they have no knowledge of God, although they are trying to study the laws of God No edit summary current
03:3503:35, 20 September 2022 diff hist +4,900 The modern civilization is simply meant for creating unnecessary necessities of life. That's all. So we are becoming deviated from God. The more we are advancing in so-called material civilization, we are more becoming far away from God No edit summary current
03:3503:35, 20 September 2022 diff hist +36 Their (the so-called modern civilization) developed consciousness is being used for sense gratification. That's all. They have taken up, sense gratification is the highest aim of life. Hedonism No edit summary current
03:3503:35, 20 September 2022 diff hist +3,417 So-called human civilization has opened many slaughterhouses for animals in the name of religion or food No edit summary current
03:3403:34, 20 September 2022 diff hist +36 In the ancient tribal system, there was some form of religiosity. There was some form of worship of God. The so-called modern civilization doesn't even maintain that No edit summary current
03:3403:34, 20 September 2022 diff hist +4,652 A godless civilization directed toward the so-called advancement of education is more dangerous than a civilization in which the masses of people are less "educated" No edit summary current
03:3403:34, 20 September 2022 diff hist +5,587 All these habits (drinking wine, smoking, drinking tea, chewing tobacco), or so-called advancement of civilization, are the root causes of all irreligiosities, and therefore it is not possible to check corruption, bribery and nepotism No edit summary current
03:3403:34, 20 September 2022 diff hist +5,527 All these habits, or so-called advancement of civilization, are the root causes of all irreligiosities No edit summary current
03:1703:17, 20 September 2022 diff hist +2,609 The so-called civilization of the Kali yuga with its over industrialization, has not been able to give to man the happiness he is seeking No edit summary current
03:1703:17, 20 September 2022 diff hist +5,353 The so-called civilization, so-called unrestricted sense gratification allowed in the name of freedom, that is disastrous. One must learn how to control. Controlling the senses, this is civilization No edit summary current
03:1603:16, 20 September 2022 diff hist +27,704 The anchor of life remains deeply fixed in the waters of nescience for the purpose of sense gratification, and thus our so-called civilization rots in a stagnant pool. Because we are not moving, we are always in the same port of problematic life No edit summary current
03:1503:15, 20 September 2022 diff hist +3,279 Because they (people) are not giving any importance to the instructions of Krsna, the advancement of their so-called civilization resembles the crazy efforts of men in a lunatic asylum No edit summary current

02:3902:39, 14 September 2022 diff hist +8,687 The jnanis, by culture of brahma-vidya, spiritual knowledge, struggle very hard to get out of the clutches of material nature, but a devotee, by dint of his advancement in devotional service, automatically becomes detached from his material body No edit summary current
02:3902:39, 14 September 2022 diff hist +5,890 India’s spiritual culture of knowledge is in great demand in the Western countries and we are trying to deliver the ideas, I am very glad that it is progressing satisfactorily No edit summary current

17:1217:12, 13 September 2022 diff hist +7,723 We must develop the culture of spiritual knowledge so that we may become completely free from the cruel hands of death No edit summary current
17:1117:11, 13 September 2022 diff hist +7,178 The foolish politicians are crying that at any moment the world may go to hell. That is the result of the advancement of material knowledge and the neglect of the most important part of life, the culture of spiritual knowledge No edit summary current
17:1117:11, 13 September 2022 diff hist +7,982 The culture of spiritual knowledge necessitates the help of the body and mind; therefore maintenance of the body and mind is required if we are to reach our goal No edit summary current
17:1117:11, 13 September 2022 diff hist +4,557 Only the very expert, who have almost retired from materialistic activities by culture of spiritual knowledge, can be admitted to the study of this great science No edit summary
17:1117:11, 13 September 2022 diff hist +7,417 Human life is the best opportunity for the culture of spiritual knowledge, and a human being who does not take advantage of this opportunity is called a naradhama, the lowest of human beings No edit summary current

13:4013:40, 12 September 2022 diff hist +5,496 Why should one waste his time for so-called economic development, which is neither permanent nor pleasing to the soul? No edit summary current
13:3913:39, 12 September 2022 diff hist +5,591 This verse (SB 7.7.39) describes how the advocates of economic development are frustrated by the laws of nature. As the previous verse asks, kim visayopapadanaih: what is the actual benefit of so-called economic development No edit summary current
13:3913:39, 12 September 2022 diff hist +5,145 The Srimad-Bhagavatam affirms that life is not meant for so-called economic development or advancement of materialistic science for the hedonistic philosophy of eating, mating, drinking and merrymaking No edit summary current
13:3913:39, 12 September 2022 diff hist +9,501 The Lord, in order to show him (the pure devotee) a special favor, destroys his so-called economic development and material opulences No edit summary current
13:3613:36, 12 September 2022 diff hist +6,948 One should not waste his time by so-called economic development and sense gratification, but should cultivate spiritual knowledge to understand the Supersoul and the individual soul and their relationship No edit summary
13:3513:35, 12 September 2022 diff hist −13 He (the materialist) mistakenly plans to enjoy bodily comfort in the human form of life through so-called economic development, through pious activities for elevation to the higher planetary systems, and in many other ways No edit summary current
13:3513:35, 12 September 2022 diff hist +5,042 Because they promise something they don't deliver (the so-called religion, so-called economic development, so-called sense gratification, so-called liberation, they're all cheating)? No edit summary current
13:3413:34, 12 September 2022 diff hist +3,599 All economic development of the state by trade, commerce, agriculture and industries must be fully utilized in relation to the above principles, otherwise all so-called economic development becomes a source of degradation No edit summary current
10:0310:03, 12 September 2022 diff hist +4,258 In the eyes of a devotee, politicians, social workers, philanthropists, philosophers and humanitarians are simply wasting their time, for human society is not freed from the cycle of birth and death by their activity and propaganda No edit summary current

10:4510:45, 11 September 2022 diff hist +2,464 While speaking thus, Vidura, whose personal character was esteemed by respectable persons, was insulted by Duryodhana, who was swollen with anger and whose lips were trembling. Duryodhana was in company with Karna, his younger brothers and Sakuni No edit summary current
10:4510:45, 11 September 2022 diff hist +23,504 When Sanatana Gosvami tried to confirm Lord Caitanya's personal characteristics as being those of the incarnation of this age, Caitanya said, Let us leave aside all these discussions and continue with a description of the saktyavesa-avataras No edit summary current
10:4510:45, 11 September 2022 diff hist +5,599 This material world is the tatastha characteristics, and the spiritual world is the personal characteristics. So our effort is to get out of this tatastha, or, tatastha means marginal, marginal characteristics to the permanent characteristics No edit summary current
10:4410:44, 11 September 2022 diff hist +5,410 They (Pandavas) were all highly qualified both by personal character and by physical activities. Still they always looked for the mercy of the Lord because they knew that every living being is dependent by constitutional position No edit summary current
10:4410:44, 11 September 2022 diff hist +4,931 In due course of time, the principles of varnasrama-dharma had become neglected; therefore through His personal characteristics and behavior, He taught the ignorant public how to perform duties within the varnasrama-dharma No edit summary current
10:4310:43, 11 September 2022 diff hist +1,378 By two symptoms - personal characteristics and marginal characteristics - the great sages can understand an object No edit summary current
10:4310:43, 11 September 2022 diff hist +1,467 Bodily features, nature and form are the personal characteristics. Knowledge of His activities provides the marginal characteristics No edit summary current
10:3710:37, 11 September 2022 diff hist +3 Idle brain is a devil's workshop. If they're not directed, then think like devil. We are thinking rightly because we are taking direction from Krsna, the most perfect. Therefore our thinking has meaning No edit summary current
10:3510:35, 11 September 2022 diff hist +2,788 Lord Siva's uncivilized, devilish characteristics are never abominable because he teaches the sincere devotees of the Lord how to practice detachment from material enjoyment No edit summary current
10:3510:35, 11 September 2022 diff hist +2,592 Demigods like Brahma also follow the religious rites observed by him. He is the controller of the material energy, which causes the creation of the material world. He is great, and therefore his devilish characteristics are simply imitation No edit summary current

13:1013:10, 10 September 2022 diff hist +4,450 You may be assured that I am always anxious about the welfare of my disciples, so that I am taking steps to rectify this unfortunate situation No edit summary current
13:1013:10, 10 September 2022 diff hist +2,064 The readers should relish this wonderful nectar because nothing compares to it. Keeping their faith firmly fixed within their minds, they should be careful not to fall into the pit of false arguments or the whirlpools of unfortunate situations No edit summary current
13:0713:07, 10 September 2022 diff hist +3,967 In order to counteract this unfortunate situation in government, the general populace is advised to chant the maha-mantra: Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare No edit summary current
11:5811:58, 10 September 2022 diff hist +5 Whenever they (members of ISKCON) stage dramatic performances about the lives of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu or Lord Krsna, the players must be pure devotees No edit summary current
11:5111:51, 10 September 2022 diff hist +3,712 Srila Prabhupada reiterates that all GBC must strictly follow the rules and regulations and do what Srila Prabhupada does. We must be the strict prototypes of Srila Prabhupada. We must be pure by preaching and chanting No edit summary current

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