User contributions for Soham

9 October 2022

• 14:1114:11, 9 October 2022 diff hist −12 We simply have to voluntarily undergo some penance in the beginning. It may be a little painful in the beginning to refrain from illicit sex, intoxication, meat-eating and gambling, but one has to be tolerant No edit summary current
• 14:1114:11, 9 October 2022 diff hist +19,024 N We simply have to voluntarily undergo some penance in the beginning. It may be a little painful in the beginning to refrain from illicit sex, intoxication, meat-eating and gambling, but one has to be tolerant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We simply have to voluntarily undergo some penance in the beginning. It may be a little painful in the beginning to refrain fr..."
• 13:5213:52, 9 October 2022 diff hist −12 Caitanya Mahaprabhu has stated that He wants every village in the entire world to be a center for Krsna consciousness so that people can take advantage of sadhus and in turn become sadhus. This is the mission of this Krsna consciousness movement No edit summary current
• 13:5213:52, 9 October 2022 diff hist +19,166 N Caitanya Mahaprabhu has stated that He wants every village in the entire world to be a center for Krsna consciousness so that people can take advantage of sadhus and in turn become sadhus. This is the mission of this Krsna consciousness movement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Caitanya Mahāprabhu has stated that He wants every village in the entire world to be a center for Kṛṣṇa consciousness s..."
• 13:3513:35, 9 October 2022 diff hist +18,952 N Instead of thinking, "Unless I have a drink, I will go mad," one should think, "Unless I associate with a sadhu, I will go mad." When we can think in this way, we will become liberated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Instead of thinking, "Unless I have a drink, I will go mad," one should think, "Unless I associate with a sādhu, I will go ma..."
• 13:1313:13, 9 October 2022 diff hist +19,097 N The sadhu teaches one how to remain purely in sattva-guna by truthfulness, cleanliness, mind control, sense control, simplicity, tolerance, and full faith and knowledge. These are some of the characteristics of sattva-guna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sādhu teaches one how to remain purely in sattva-guṇa by truthfulness, cleanliness, mind control, sense control, simpli..."
• 13:0813:08, 9 October 2022 diff hist +18,753 Sadhu-sanga (CC Madhya 22.83), association with a sadhu, is very essential in Krsna consciousness. People are suffering due to contamination by tamo-guna and rajo-guna No edit summary current
• 13:0613:06, 9 October 2022 diff hist +18,799 N Sadhu-sanga (CC Madhya 22.83), association with a sadhu, is very essential in Krsna consciousness. People are suffering due to contamination by tamo-guna and rajo-guna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sādhu-saṅga (CC Madhya 22.83), association with a sādhu, is very essential in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. People are suffer..."
• 12:5312:53, 9 October 2022 diff hist +18,831 It is not that anyone is accepted who comes along and says, "I am an incarnation of God." There are characteristics of God given in the sastras No edit summary current
• 12:5212:52, 9 October 2022 diff hist +18,837 N It is not that anyone is accepted who comes along and says, "I am an incarnation of God." There are characteristics of God given in the sastras Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it is not that anyone is accepted who comes along and says, "I am an incarnation of God." There are characteristics of God giv..."
• 12:4612:46, 9 October 2022 diff hist −6 We have described the symptoms of a sadhu, and we have stated that a sadhu should be accepted by his characteristics. It is not that we accept anyone who comes along and says, "I am a sadhu." The characteristics of a sadhu have to be present No edit summary current
• 12:4612:46, 9 October 2022 diff hist +19,095 N We have described the symptoms of a sadhu, and we have stated that a sadhu should be accepted by his characteristics. It is not that we accept anyone who comes along and says, "I am a sadhu." The characteristics of a sadhu have to be present Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We have described the symptoms of a sādhu, and we have stated that a sādhu should be accepted by his characteristics. It is..."
• 12:3912:39, 9 October 2022 diff hist +19,249 We may say, "I cannot find Krsna. How can I follow His order?" It is the role of the sadhu to impart Krsna's orders. Since Krsna's representative is the sadhu, Kapiladeva advises His mother to associate with sadhus No edit summary current
• 12:3812:38, 9 October 2022 diff hist +19,255 N We may say, "I cannot find Krsna. How can I follow His order?" It is the role of the sadhu to impart Krsna's orders. Since Krsna's representative is the sadhu, Kapiladeva advises His mother to associate with sadhus Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We may say, "I cannot find Kṛṣṇa. How can I follow His order?" It is the role of the sādhu to impart Kṛṣṇa's orde..."
• 12:2412:24, 9 October 2022 diff hist −12 Arjuna did not fight without Krsna's order; therefore we must receive our orders also No edit summary current
• 12:2412:24, 9 October 2022 diff hist +18,718 N Arjuna did not fight without Krsna's order; therefore we must receive our orders also Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna did not fight without Kṛṣṇa's order; therefore we must receive our orders also"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Soham}} {..."
• 12:0812:08, 9 October 2022 diff hist +18,975 N If we perform some nonsensical action and think, "I am doing this for Krsna," that will not be accepted. The work must be verified by Krsna's acceptance or by the acceptance of Krsna's representative Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we perform some nonsensical action and think, "I am doing this for Kṛṣṇa," that will not be accepted. The work must b..."
• 11:4711:47, 9 October 2022 diff hist +19,000 N Krsna advises us to always become Krsna conscious, and we should always think that we are acting for Krsna. Of course, we should work by the order of Krsna or His representative, not whimsically Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa advises us to always become Kṛṣṇa conscious, and we should always think that we are acting for Kṛṣṇa...."
• 11:3311:33, 9 October 2022 diff hist −12 It is not the philosophy of this Krsna consciousness movement to disengage people from their activities. One should engage in his occupation, but one should never forget Krsna No edit summary current
• 11:3311:33, 9 October 2022 diff hist +18,917 N It is not the philosophy of this Krsna consciousness movement to disengage people from their activities. One should engage in his occupation, but one should never forget Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is not the philosophy of this Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement to disengage people from their activities. One should enga..."
• 07:5607:56, 9 October 2022 diff hist +18,934 N Now the occupational duties have expanded, but it doesn't matter whether one is an engineer, a doctor or whatever. Simply try to serve Krsna by the results of work. That is bhakti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Now the occupational duties have expanded, but it doesn't matter whether one is an engineer, a doctor or whatever. Simply try..."
• 07:3307:33, 9 October 2022 diff hist −12 Formerly, the varnasrama-dharma was prominent, and everyone had a particular duty according to his position in society No edit summary current
• 07:3307:33, 9 October 2022 diff hist +18,680 N Formerly, the varnasrama-dharma was prominent, and everyone had a particular duty according to his position in society Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Formerly, the varṇāśrama-dharma was prominent, and everyone had a particular duty according to his position in society"}}..."
• 07:2607:26, 9 October 2022 diff hist +18,986 N In any case, everyone has some particular type of duty, an occupation. If we perform our occupation in the worship of Krsna, our life will be perfect. This is also the instruction given in Srimad-Bhagavatam - 1.2.13 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In any case, everyone has some particular type of duty, an occupation. If we perform our occupation in the worship of Krsna, o..."
• 07:0807:08, 9 October 2022 diff hist −12 He does not fight out of his own will, because a Vaisnava's natural instinct is not to do harm to anyone. However, when a Vaisnava knows that Krsna wants a particular thing done, he does not care for his own considerations No edit summary current
• 07:0807:08, 9 October 2022 diff hist +19,120 N He does not fight out of his own will, because a Vaisnava's natural instinct is not to do harm to anyone. However, when a Vaisnava knows that Krsna wants a particular thing done, he does not care for his own considerations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He does not fight out of his own will, because a Vaiṣṇava's natural instinct is not to do harm to anyone. However, when a..."
• 07:0107:01, 9 October 2022 diff hist −12 Krsna advised him to fight, but because Arjuna was a Vaisnava, in the beginning he was unwilling. A Vaisnava does not like to kill anything, but if Krsna orders him, he must fight No edit summary current
• 07:0007:00, 9 October 2022 diff hist +18,989 N Krsna advised him to fight, but because Arjuna was a Vaisnava, in the beginning he was unwilling. A Vaisnava does not like to kill anything, but if Krsna orders him, he must fight Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa advised him to fight, but because Arjuna was a Vaiṣṇava, in the beginning he was unwilling. A Vaiṣṇava doe..."
• 06:5106:51, 9 October 2022 diff hist −12 Another vivid example is Arjuna, who was a fighter. By fighting, he became a devotee. He did not become a devotee by chanting Hare Krsna but by fighting in the Battle of Kuruksetra No edit summary current
• 06:5106:51, 9 October 2022 diff hist +18,814 N Another vivid example is Arjuna, who was a fighter. By fighting, he became a devotee. He did not become a devotee by chanting Hare Krsna but by fighting in the Battle of Kuruksetra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Another vivid example is Arjuna, who was a fighter. By fighting, he became a devotee. He did not become a devotee by chanting..."
• 06:4706:47, 9 October 2022 diff hist −12 This is the beginning of bhakti-yoga. If we conduct business and earn money, we should spend it for Krsna. This is a form of bhakti No edit summary current
• 06:4506:45, 9 October 2022 diff hist +18,775 N This is the beginning of bhakti-yoga. If we conduct business and earn money, we should spend it for Krsna. This is a form of bhakti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is the beginning of bhakti-yoga. If we conduct business and earn money, we should spend it for Kṛṣṇa. This is a for..."
• 06:3806:38, 9 October 2022 diff hist +19,207 We have many desires, but we have to divert these desires to Krsna's service. For instance, we may be very attached to making money; therefore Krsna says, - Yes, go ahead and conduct your business. There is no harm. Simply give Me the results No edit summary current
• 06:3606:36, 9 October 2022 diff hist +19,217 N We have many desires, but we have to divert these desires to Krsna's service. For instance, we may be very attached to making money; therefore Krsna says, - Yes, go ahead and conduct your business. There is no harm. Simply give Me the results Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We have many desires, but we have to divert these desires to Kṛṣṇa's service. For instance, we may be very attached to m..."
• 06:3006:30, 9 October 2022 diff hist −12 Some say that if the eye is diseased, it should be plucked out, but that is not treatment. Treatment is removing the disease. Somehow or other there is a cataract, and if the cataract is removed, one's eyesight will be revived No edit summary current
• 06:2906:29, 9 October 2022 diff hist +18,877 N Some say that if the eye is diseased, it should be plucked out, but that is not treatment. Treatment is removing the disease. Somehow or other there is a cataract, and if the cataract is removed, one's eyesight will be revived Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Some say that if the eye is diseased, it should be plucked out, but that is not treatment. Treatment is removing the disease...."
• 05:4105:41, 9 October 2022 diff hist −12 We have many attachments in this material world, but we cannot make these attachments void. We simply have to purify them No edit summary current
• 05:4105:41, 9 October 2022 diff hist +18,595 N We have many attachments in this material world, but we cannot make these attachments void. We simply have to purify them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We have many attachments in this material world, but we cannot make these attachments void. We simply have to purify them"}} {..."
• 05:3505:35, 9 October 2022 diff hist +18,701 N The question is how to give up material attachment and become attached to Krsna. The process is sadhu-sanga (CC Madhya 22.83), association with a sadhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The question is how to give up material attachment and become attached to Kṛṣṇa. The process is sādhu-saṅga"|"associa..."
• 05:2505:25, 9 October 2022 diff hist −12 Krsna consciousness is our original consciousness, but somehow or other it has become covered by material attachment No edit summary current
• 05:2505:25, 9 October 2022 diff hist +18,613 N Krsna consciousness is our original consciousness, but somehow or other it has become covered by material attachment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krsna consciousness is our original consciousness, but somehow or other it has become covered by material attachment"}} {{note..."
• 05:1805:18, 9 October 2022 diff hist +19,102 N A child may have some attachment, but by the system of replacing attachment, his attachment is overturned. Similarly, our consciousness has somehow or other become contaminated. Now it has to be purified. Then KC will automatically arise and awaken Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A child may have some attachment, but by the system of replacing attachment, his attachment is overturned. Similarly, our cons..."
• 05:1205:12, 9 October 2022 diff hist −12 First of all, nullify the inferior attachment, and then supply a better attachment. There is no question of forcing a living entity. This must be done gradually No edit summary current
• 05:1105:11, 9 October 2022 diff hist +18,877 N First of all, nullify the inferior attachment, and then supply a better attachment. There is no question of forcing a living entity. This must be done gradually Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"First of all, nullify the inferior attachment, and then supply a better attachment. There is no question of forcing a living e..."
• 05:0605:06, 9 October 2022 diff hist −12 We tell our disciples to stop eating meat, but how is this meat-eating stopped? In the place of meat, we are supplying kacauris, rasagulla and many other palatable things. In this way, detachment is possible No edit summary current
• 05:0505:05, 9 October 2022 diff hist +18,895 N We tell our disciples to stop eating meat, but how is this meat-eating stopped? In the place of meat, we are supplying kacauris, rasagulla and many other palatable things. In this way, detachment is possible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we tell our disciples to stop eating meat, but how is this meat-eating stopped? In the place of meat, we are supplying kacaur..."
• 04:5804:58, 9 October 2022 diff hist −12 If one simply tries to put an end to attachment, he will become mad. Something must be given in the place of attachment No edit summary current
• 04:5804:58, 9 October 2022 diff hist +18,746 N If one simply tries to put an end to attachment, he will become mad. Something must be given in the place of attachment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one simply tries to put an end to attachment, he will become mad. Something must be given in the place of attachment"}} {{n..."
• 04:4004:40, 9 October 2022 diff hist −12 A child is attached to playing in so many ways, but gradually his attachments should be transferred to reading and going to school to acquire an education. It is a question not of stopping attachment but of transferring it No edit summary current
• 04:3904:39, 9 October 2022 diff hist +18,944 N A child is attached to playing in so many ways, but gradually his attachments should be transferred to reading and going to school to acquire an education. It is a question not of stopping attachment but of transferring it Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A child is attached to playing in so many ways, but gradually his attachments should be transferred to reading and going to sc..."