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23 October 2022
- 04:1204:12, 23 October 2022 diff hist +18,599 N According to the prescribed duties mentioned in the scriptures, one must care for the Deity, but when one is a little further advanced, he considers his functions with others Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the prescribed duties mentioned in the scriptures, one must care for the Deity, but when one is a little further..."
- 04:0804:08, 23 October 2022 diff hist −12 The truly advanced devotee sees that he is not a devotee but that everyone else is a devotee. The kanistha-adhikari, the neophyte, simply concentrates on the Deity, and that is required in the beginning No edit summary current
- 04:0704:07, 23 October 2022 diff hist +18,409 N The truly advanced devotee sees that he is not a devotee but that everyone else is a devotee. The kanistha-adhikari, the neophyte, simply concentrates on the Deity, and that is required in the beginning Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The truly advanced devotee sees that he is not a devotee but that everyone else is a devotee. The kaniṣṭha-adhikārī, the..."
- 04:0404:04, 23 October 2022 diff hist −12 The uttama-adhikari, the most advanced devotee, does not discriminate between devotees and nondevotees. He sees everyone but himself as a devotee No edit summary current
- 04:0304:03, 23 October 2022 diff hist +18,120 N The uttama-adhikari, the most advanced devotee, does not discriminate between devotees and nondevotees. He sees everyone but himself as a devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The uttama-adhikārī, the most advanced devotee, does not discriminate between devotees and nondevotees. He sees everyone but..."
- 03:5503:55, 23 October 2022 diff hist −12 The spiritual master is supposed to be in the most advanced stage, but for preaching purposes he descends to the intermediate stage No edit summary current
- 03:5503:55, 23 October 2022 diff hist +18,081 N The spiritual master is supposed to be in the most advanced stage, but for preaching purposes he descends to the intermediate stage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The spiritual master is supposed to be in the most advanced stage, but for preaching purposes he descends to the intermediate..."
- 03:4703:47, 23 October 2022 diff hist −12 Pancaratriki-vidhi and bhagavata-vidhi go hand in hand. By participating in these two processes, the neophyte can gradually attain the intermediate stage No edit summary current
- 03:4603:46, 23 October 2022 diff hist +18,179 N Pancaratriki-vidhi and bhagavata-vidhi go hand in hand. By participating in these two processes, the neophyte can gradually attain the intermediate stage Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Pāñcarātrikī-vidhi and bhāgavata-vidhi go hand in hand. By participating in these two processes, the neophyte can gradual..."
- 03:4203:42, 23 October 2022 diff hist +18,180 N The Deities must be worshiped, and this is called pancaratriki-vidhi. There must also be bhagavata-vidhi, reading Srimad Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Deities must be worshiped, and this is called pāñcarātrikī-vidhi. There must also be bhāgavata-vidhi, reading Śrīma..."
- 03:3903:39, 23 October 2022 diff hist −12 In some temples there are Deities but no discussion about Krsna. People attend for some time, but after a while they lose interest. Thus there must be two activities No edit summary current
- 03:3903:39, 23 October 2022 diff hist +18,257 N In some temples there are Deities but no discussion about Krsna. People attend for some time, but after a while they lose interest. Thus there must be two activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In some temples there are Deities but no discussion about Krsna. People attend for some time, but after a while they lose inte..."
- 03:3403:34, 23 October 2022 diff hist +18,537 N The neophyte should also read and hear Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam. If we simply try to see and don't listen, the results will not be permanent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The neophyte should also read and hear Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. If we simply try to see and don't listen, the..."
22 October 2022
- 16:4916:49, 22 October 2022 diff hist −12 It is recommended that the neophyte meditate on the Deity daily. He should begin by meditating on the lotus feet, and then when he is practiced, he should turn his gaze toward Krsna's smiling face No edit summary current
- 16:4916:49, 22 October 2022 diff hist +18,462 N It is recommended that the neophyte meditate on the Deity daily. He should begin by meditating on the lotus feet, and then when he is practiced, he should turn his gaze toward Krsna's smiling face Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is recommended that the neophyte meditate on the Deity daily. He should begin by meditating on the lotus feet, and then whe..."
- 16:4416:44, 22 October 2022 diff hist −12 There are three kinds of devotee: kanistha-adhikari, madhyama-adhikari and uttama-adhikari. The uttama-adhikari is the most advanced; the madhyama-adhikari is in the middle stage; and the kanistha-adhikari is the neophyte No edit summary current
- 16:4416:44, 22 October 2022 diff hist +18,517 N There are three kinds of devotee: kanistha-adhikari, madhyama-adhikari and uttama-adhikari. The uttama-adhikari is the most advanced; the madhyama-adhikari is in the middle stage; and the kanistha-adhikari is the neophyte Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are three kinds of devotee: kaniṣṭha-adhikārī, madhyama-adhikārī and uttama-adhikārī. The uttama-adhikārī is..."
- 16:4016:40, 22 October 2022 diff hist −12 We should practice observing the Supreme Lord, and to this end He has appeared before us as the arca-vigraha No edit summary current
- 16:3916:39, 22 October 2022 diff hist +18,188 N We should practice observing the Supreme Lord, and to this end He has appeared before us as the arca-vigraha Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we should practice observing the Supreme Lord, and to this end He has appeared before us as the arcā-vigraha"}} {{notes|}} {{..."
- 16:3716:37, 22 October 2022 diff hist −12 In this manner we should meditate on Krsna's form, and thus we can associate with Krsna by meditating on His smiling face, His flute, His hands, His dress, His consort Srimati Radharani and the other gopis surrounding Him No edit summary current
- 16:3616:36, 22 October 2022 diff hist +18,537 N In this manner we should meditate on Krsna's form, and thus we can associate with Krsna by meditating on His smiling face, His flute, His hands, His dress, His consort Srimati Radharani and the other gopis surrounding Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this manner we should meditate on Krsna's form, and thus we can associate with Krsna by meditating on His smiling face, His..."
- 16:3216:32, 22 October 2022 diff hist −12 We should first try to see the lotus feet of Krsna, and when we are practiced in this way, we can look at His thighs, His waist and His chest. Then we can reach His smiling face No edit summary current
- 16:3216:32, 22 October 2022 diff hist +18,485 N We should first try to see the lotus feet of Krsna, and when we are practiced in this way, we can look at His thighs, His waist and His chest. Then we can reach His smiling face Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We should first try to see the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa, and when we are practiced in this way, we can look at His thighs, Hi..."
- 16:2716:27, 22 October 2022 diff hist −12 As far as meditation on the arca-vigraha form of the Lord is concerned, we have to look at the Deity beginning with His lotus feet. It is not that we immediately look at His smiling face No edit summary current
- 16:2716:27, 22 October 2022 diff hist +18,406 N As far as meditation on the arca-vigraha form of the Lord is concerned, we have to look at the Deity beginning with His lotus feet. It is not that we immediately look at His smiling face Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As far as meditation on the arca-vigraha form of the Lord is concerned, we have to look at the Deity beginning with His lotus..."
- 16:0616:06, 22 October 2022 diff hist −12 When the Vedas say that God has no hands, it is meant that He has no material hands. His hands are sac-cid-ananda-vigraha. If we can understand Krsna's activities, form, qualities and pastimes in this way, we become fit to return home, back to Godhead No edit summary current
- 16:0616:06, 22 October 2022 diff hist +10,096 N When the Vedas say that God has no hands, it is meant that He has no material hands. His hands are sac-cid-ananda-vigraha. If we can understand Krsna's activities, form, qualities and pastimes in this way, we become fit to return home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the Vedas say that God has no hands, it is meant that He has no material hands. His hands are sac-cid-ānanda-vigraha (Bs..."
- 16:0016:00, 22 October 2022 diff hist −12 If He actually has no hand, how can He extend His hand millions of miles to accept an offering? Goloka Vrndavana is many trillions and trillions of miles away, but Krsna can accept whatever we offer No edit summary current
- 15:5915:59, 22 October 2022 diff hist +9,869 N If He actually has no hand, how can He extend His hand millions of miles to accept an offering? Goloka Vrndavana is many trillions and trillions of miles away, but Krsna can accept whatever we offer Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If He actually has no hand, how can He extend His hand millions of miles to accept an offering? Goloka Vṛndāvana is many tr..."
- 15:4915:49, 22 October 2022 diff hist −12 We should not claim that God is formless and that He has no eyes, no head or whatever. Actually it is stated in the Vedas that Krsna has no hand but that He can accept our offering. This means that He has no material hand No edit summary current
- 15:4815:48, 22 October 2022 diff hist +9,907 N We should not claim that God is formless and that He has no eyes, no head or whatever. Actually it is stated in the Vedas that Krsna has no hand but that He can accept our offering. This means that He has no material hand Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We should not claim that God is formless and that He has no eyes, no head or whatever. Actually it is stated in the Vedas that..."
- 14:4314:43, 22 October 2022 diff hist +9,723 N There are nine different processes for worshiping the Lord, and one may accept one or all of them. We should use very selected words and surrender unto Krsna, but we should not say things which do not please Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are nine different processes for worshiping the Lord, and one may accept one or all of them. We should use very selected..."
- 14:3714:37, 22 October 2022 diff hist +9,615 N Although the Christians and Muhammadans do not worship the Deity, they offer prayers to the Lord, and that is also bhakti. Arcanam vandanam Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although the Christians and Muhammadans do not worship the Deity, they offer prayers to the Lord, and that is also bhakti. Arc..."
- 14:2814:28, 22 October 2022 diff hist −12 It is not that we should use any words we choose. There are many prayers in the Vedic scriptures and also in the Bible and Koran No edit summary current
- 14:2714:27, 22 October 2022 diff hist +9,550 N It is not that we should use any words we choose. There are many prayers in the Vedic scriptures and also in the Bible and Koran Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is not that we should use any words we choose. There are many prayers in the Vedic scriptures and also in the Bible and Kor..."
- 14:2314:23, 22 October 2022 diff hist −12 We should always speak of Krsna in a pleasing way; then we will be benefited. Another name for Krsna is Uttamasloka, which indicates that He is worshiped by the best selected words No edit summary current
- 14:2214:22, 22 October 2022 diff hist +9,733 N We should always speak of Krsna in a pleasing way; then we will be benefited. Another name for Krsna is Uttamasloka, which indicates that He is worshiped by the best selected words Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We should always speak of Kṛṣṇa in a pleasing way; then we will be benefited. Another name for Kṛṣṇa is Uttamaślo..."
- 14:1314:13, 22 October 2022 diff hist −12 Everyone in the material world is more or less an asura, an atheist. If one preaches, one has to learn to tolerate the asuras and speak in such a way that they can also become devotees No edit summary current
- 14:1314:13, 22 October 2022 diff hist +9,666 N Everyone in the material world is more or less an asura, an atheist. If one preaches, one has to learn to tolerate the asuras and speak in such a way that they can also become devotees Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"everyone in the material world is more or less an asura, an atheist. If one preaches, one has to learn to tolerate the asuras..."
- 14:0714:07, 22 October 2022 diff hist +9,896 N There were many demons who tried to kill Krsna Himself, great demons like Putana, Aghasura, Bakasura and Kamsa. Nonetheless, Krsna destroys them all by His omnipotence Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There were many demons who tried to kill Kṛṣṇa Himself, great demons like Pūtanā, Aghāsura, Bakāsura and Kaṁsa. No..."
- 13:5913:59, 22 October 2022 diff hist +9,478 N Hiranyakasipu tried to kill his five-year-old boy Prahlada Maharaja because his son was talking about Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Hiraṇyakaśipu tried to kill his five-year-old boy Prahlāda Mahārāja because his son was talking about Kṛṣṇa"}} {{n..."
- 13:5313:53, 22 October 2022 diff hist +9,591 N It is the nature of demons to give devotees trouble, just as in the West, Lord Jesus Christ was crucified because he was preaching God consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the nature of demons to give devotees trouble, just as in the West, Lord Jesus Christ was crucified because he was preac..."
- 13:3213:32, 22 October 2022 diff hist +9,583 N His (Krsna's) first business is to give pleasure to His devotees, and His second business is to kill the demons, who are always giving the devotees trouble Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His first business is to give pleasure to His devotees, and His second business is to kill the demons, who are always giving t..."
- 13:2613:26, 22 October 2022 diff hist −12 Krsna's body is sac-cid-ananda-vigraha (Bs. 5.1). It has nothing to do with anything material. He descends as a favor to His devotees, who are always anxious to see Him No edit summary current
- 13:2613:26, 22 October 2022 diff hist +9,640 N Krsna's body is sac-cid-ananda-vigraha (Bs. 5.1). It has nothing to do with anything material. He descends as a favor to His devotees, who are always anxious to see Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa's body is sac-cid-ānanda-vigraha (Bs. 5.1). It has nothing to do with anything material. He descends as a favor t..."
- 13:1813:18, 22 October 2022 diff hist −12 When Krsna was present on this earth, He exhibited His form and activities. All of these are divine, not material No edit summary current
- 13:1813:18, 22 October 2022 diff hist +9,536 N When Krsna was present on this earth, He exhibited His form and activities. All of these are divine, not material Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Kṛṣṇa was present on this earth, He exhibited His form and activities. All of these are divine, not material"}} {{n..."
- 13:1213:12, 22 October 2022 diff hist +9,739 The Mayavadis say, "Just imagine some form of God." But God's form cannot be imagined. God's form is not imaginary but factual. This factual information we receive from the Vedas No edit summary current
- 13:1013:10, 22 October 2022 diff hist +9,745 N The Mayavadis say, "Just imagine some form of God." But God's form cannot be imagined. God's form is not imaginary but factual. This factual information we receive from the Vedas Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Māyāvādīs say, "Just imagine some form of God." But God's form cannot be imagined. God's form is not imaginary but fac..."
- 13:0513:05, 22 October 2022 diff hist +9,765 In Brahma-samhita (5.29) it is stated - Sri Krsna is playing on His flute, and His eyes are as beautiful as the petals of a lotus flower. He wears a peacock feather in His hair, and His form is very beautiful No edit summary current