User contributions for Soham

28 October 2022

• 15:0515:05, 28 October 2022 diff hist +13,829 N One cannot expect a very peaceful situation on the ocean; even a big ship may also be unsteady, and at any moment there may be tumultuous waves. Similarly, in this material world we should always expect danger Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One cannot expect a very peaceful situation on the ocean; even a big ship may also be unsteady, and at any moment there may be..."
• 15:0015:00, 28 October 2022 diff hist +13,715 N This is necessary (one be more tolerant than the tree and humbler than the grass) because for one who is living in this material world there will be so many disturbances, just as if one were traveling on the ocean Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This is necessary because for one who is living in this material world there will be so many disturbances, just as if one were..." current
• 13:5413:54, 28 October 2022 diff hist +13,646 N Sri Krsna Caitanya Mahaprabhu teaches us, trnad api sunicena taror api sahisnuna - One should be more tolerant than the tree and humbler than the grass to make progress in spiritual life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu teaches us, tṛṇād api sunīcena taror api sahiṣṇunā: "One should be more tole..."
• 13:5113:51, 28 October 2022 diff hist +13,555 N In this verse (SB 1.8.20), Kunti continues to express herself with humility. This humility is very good in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in this verse, Kuntī continues to express herself with humility. This humility is very good in devotional service"}} {{notes|..." current
• 13:1013:10, 28 October 2022 diff hist +10 Unless she (Kunti) were able to see Krsna as He is, how could she say, na laksyase mudha-drsa? She also said, prakrteh param - You are transcendental to this material creation No edit summary current
• 13:0913:09, 28 October 2022 diff hist +13,813 N Unless she (Kunti) were able to see Krsna as He is, how could she say, na laksyase mudha-drsa? She also said, prakrteh param - You are transcendental to this material creation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Unless she were able to see Krsna as He is, how could she say, na laksyase mudha-drsa? She also said, prakrteh param"|"You are..."
• 12:5912:59, 28 October 2022 diff hist +14,071 N In a previous verse she (Kunit) said, (SB 1.8.18) "You are not seen by ordinary men, although You are everywhere, inside and outside." In another verse also she said, (SB 1.8.19) "Fools and rascals cannot see You." This indicates that Kunti saw Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in a previous verse she said, alakṣyaṁ sarva-bhūtānām antar bahir avasthitam"|"You are not seen by ordinary men, althou..."
• 12:5112:51, 28 October 2022 diff hist +2 She (Kunti) was the most intelligent, for she recognized Krsna to be the Supreme Godhead - He has come to me to offer me respect, materially appearing to be my nephew, but He is the Supreme Personality of Godhead No edit summary current
• 12:5112:51, 28 October 2022 diff hist +13,699 N She (Kunti) was the most intelligent, for she recognized Krsna to be the Supreme Godhead - He has come to me to offer me respect, materially appearing to be my nephew, but He is the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"she was the most intelligent, for she recognized Kṛṣṇa to be the Supreme Godhead: "He has come to me to offer me respect..."
• 12:4412:44, 28 October 2022 diff hist +13,546 N Although Kunti had the body of a woman, she was a devotee. Therefore she was not like an ordinary unintelligent woman Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Kuntī had the body of a woman, she was a devotee. Therefore she was not like an ordinary unintelligent woman"}} {{no..."
• 12:3312:33, 28 October 2022 diff hist +13,573 N One who is Krsna conscious and discharging his duties nicely is the most fortunate and the most perfect. This is humbly stated here by Kuntidevi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who is Kṛṣṇa conscious and discharging his duties nicely is the most fortunate and the most perfect. This is humbly..." current
• 12:2112:21, 28 October 2022 diff hist +13,548 N One who has taken to Krsna consciousness is to be considered the most fortunate because he has found the way to act so that his life will be perfect Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One who has taken to Kṛṣṇa consciousness is to be considered the most fortunate because he has found the way to act so t..." current
• 12:1612:16, 28 October 2022 diff hist +13,441 N The Krsna consciousness movement does not consist of wretched, unfortunate men. No. It consists of the most fortunate Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement does not consist of wretched, unfortunate men. No. It consists of the most fortunate"}}..."
• 12:1212:12, 28 October 2022 diff hist +13,805 N Women, sudras, and vaisyas are ordinarily regarded as less intelligent, but if one takes to Krsna consciousness one is the most intelligent, as stated in the Caitanya-caritamrta - krsna yei bhaje sei bada catura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Women, śūdras, and vaiśyas are ordinarily regarded as less intelligent, but if one takes to Kṛṣṇa consciousness one i..." current
• 11:5011:50, 28 October 2022 diff hist +13,769 N Although women, sudras, and vaisyas are ordinarily considered to belong to a lower class, when one becomes a devotee he or she goes beyond such designations Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although women, sudras, and vaisyas are ordinarily considered to belong to a lower class, when one becomes a devotee he or she..."
• 11:4311:43, 28 October 2022 diff hist +13,848 N The stereotyped, crippled idea that only a person born in a brahmana family can become a brahmana has killed Vedic civilization, but now we are reviving the correct understanding that the attainment of perfection is meant for everyone Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The stereotyped, crippled idea that only a person born in a brāhmaṇa family can become a brāhmaṇa has killed Vedic civil..."
• 11:3611:36, 28 October 2022 diff hist +13,613 N Not to speak of becoming a brahmana, the person who fully engages in bhakti-yoga attains the highest transcendental platform Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Not to speak of becoming a brāhmaṇa, the person who fully engages in bhakti-yoga attains the highest transcendental platfor..."
• 11:0611:06, 28 October 2022 diff hist +13,714 N How is it, then, that Europeans and Americans will not become brahmanas? In fact, one who comes to Krsna consciousness has already surpassed brahmanism. As stated in Bhagavad-gita - 14.26 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How is it, then, that Europeans and Americans will not become brāhmaṇas? In fact, one who comes to Kṛṣṇa consciousnes..."
• 10:5910:59, 28 October 2022 diff hist +13,965 N The brahmanas in India are sometimes very much against my movement because I train and accept brahmanas from Europe and America. But we do not care about their arguments, nor will any other reasonable man Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The brahmanas in India are sometimes very much against my movement because I train and accept brahmanas from Europe and Americ..."
• 10:5110:51, 28 October 2022 diff hist +13,382 N This (accepting someone whose qualification is less than sudra as brahmana) has caused the downfall of the Vedic civilization Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This has caused the downfall of the Vedic civilization"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Soham}} {{complete|ALL}} {{first|2022-10-28T10..."
• 10:3910:39, 28 October 2022 diff hist +13,916 N Because one happens to take birth in a brahmana family, even if he has no qualifications and is rascal number one, he claims to be a brahmana, and although his qualifications are less than those of a sudra, people accept him as a brahmana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"because one happens to take birth in a brāhmaṇa family, even if he has no qualifications and is rascal number one, he claim..."
• 10:3410:34, 28 October 2022 diff hist +13,972 N One's social standing, according to the Vedic system, is determined by one's qualifications. This is very practical. Suppose a man is born the son of a high-court judge. This does not mean that he himself is also a high-court judge Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One's social standing, according to the Vedic system, is determined by one's qualifications. This is very practical. Suppose a..." current
• 10:3110:31, 28 October 2022 diff hist +13,639 N The word dvija-bandhu refers to one who is born in an exalted brahmana or ksatriya family but who has no qualifications of his own Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word dvija-bandhu refers to one who is born in an exalted brāhmaṇa or kṣatriya family but who has no qualifications o..." current
• 10:1510:15, 28 October 2022 diff hist −16 The Bhagavad-gita mentions striyo vaisyas tatha sudrah (BG 9.32), and the Srimad-Bhagavatam speaks of stri-sudra-dvija-bandhunam (SB 1.4.25). According to these references women, sudras, and dvija-bandhus are considered to belong to the same category No edit summary current
• 10:1410:14, 28 October 2022 diff hist +14,060 N The Bhagavad-gita mentions striyo vaisyas tatha sudrah (BG 9.32), and the Srimad-Bhagavatam speaks of stri-sudra-dvija-bandhunam (SB 1.4.25). According to these references women, sudras, and dvija-bandhus are considered to belong to the same category Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|". The Bhagavad-gītā mentions striyo vaiśyās tathā śūdrāḥ (BG 9.32), and the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam speaks of strī-ś..."
• 10:0010:00, 28 October 2022 diff hist +13,871 N The ksatriyas (military men and administrators), the vaisyas (farmers and businessmen), and finally the sudras (ordinary laborers). One's place in this system is determined by one's qualities and work - guna-karma Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the kṣatriyas (military men and administrators), the vaiśyas (farmers and businessmen), and finally the śūdras (ordinary..." current
• 09:5109:51, 28 October 2022 diff hist −47 According to the Vedic system, there are four social divisions (catur-varnyam maya srstam (BG 4.13)). The highest members of the social order are the brahmanas, those who are intelligent No edit summary current
• 08:0708:07, 28 October 2022 diff hist +13,755 N According to the Vedic system, there are four social divisions (catur-varnyam maya srstam (BG 4.13)). The highest members of the social order are the brahmanas, those who are intelligent Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"According to the Vedic system, there are four social divisions (cātur-varṇyaṁ mayā sṛṣṭam (BG 4.13)). The highest..."
• 08:0208:02, 28 October 2022 diff hist +13,795 N She (Kuntidevi) was so submissive that she prayed, Krsna, You are meant to be understood by the paramahamsas, the most advanced transcendentalists, but I am a woman, so how can I see You Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"she was so submissive that she prayed, "Kṛṣṇa, You are meant to be understood by the paramahaṁsas, the most advanced t..."
• 07:4907:49, 28 October 2022 diff hist +13,891 N Because Krsna considered Kuntidevi His aunt, He used to touch her feet. But although Kuntidevi, a great devotee, was in such an exalted position, practically on the level of Yasodamayi, Krsna's mother Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because Kṛṣṇa considered Kuntīdevī His aunt, He used to touch her feet. But although Kuntīdevī, a great devotee, was..."
• 05:3405:34, 28 October 2022 diff hist +13,643 N Kuntidevi prayed to the Lord very submissively, and this is the symptom of a Vaisnava. The Lord, Krsna, had come to Kuntidevi to offer respect to her by taking the dust of her feet Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kuntīdevī prayed to the Lord very submissively, and this is the symptom of a Vaiṣṇava. The Lord, Kṛṣṇa, had come t..." current
• 05:1905:19, 28 October 2022 diff hist −12 There may be many obstacles, but they can all be transcended by Krsna's mercy. We only have to be determined in our devotion. The rest will follow. This is the essence of Lord Kapila's instructions to His mother No edit summary current
• 05:1905:19, 28 October 2022 diff hist +10,925 N There may be many obstacles, but they can all be transcended by Krsna's mercy. We only have to be determined in our devotion. The rest will follow. This is the essence of Lord Kapila's instructions to His mother Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There may be many obstacles, but they can all be transcended by Kṛṣṇa's mercy. We only have to be determined in our devo..."
• 05:1305:13, 28 October 2022 diff hist −12 The whole world is revolving about these things (illicit sex, meat-eating, intoxication and gambling), yet despite this we have to spread this Krsna consciousness movement No edit summary current
• 05:1305:13, 28 October 2022 diff hist +10,690 N The whole world is revolving about these things (illicit sex, meat-eating, intoxication and gambling), yet despite this we have to spread this Krsna consciousness movement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The whole world is revolving about these things, yet despite this we have to spread this Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement"}}..."
• 04:5904:59, 28 October 2022 diff hist +10,732 N There are many contaminations within the heart, and the people in this age are engaged in many sinful activities - illicit sex, meat-eating, intoxication and gambling Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are many contaminations within the heart, and the people in this age are engaged in many sinful activities - illicit sex..."
• 04:5104:51, 28 October 2022 diff hist −12 One doesn't even have to understand what this Hare Krsna is. One only has to hear to be purified. Unless one is purified, one cannot understand God No edit summary
• 04:5104:51, 28 October 2022 diff hist +10,684 N One doesn't even have to understand what this Hare Krsna is. One only has to hear to be purified. Unless one is purified, one cannot understand God Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One doesn't even have to understand what this Hare Kṛṣṇa is. One only has to hear to be purified. Unless one is purified..."
• 04:4204:42, 28 October 2022 diff hist +10,608 N Even if we do not understand this philosophy, we will be purified if we hear what Krsna says. This is the whole process of hari-sankirtana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if we do not understand this philosophy, we will be purified if we hear what Kṛṣṇa says. This is the whole process..."
• 04:3204:32, 28 October 2022 diff hist −12 Krsna is within everyone's heart, and as soon as He sees that one is interested in Him, He helps. This is the beginning of bhakti No edit summary current
• 04:3204:32, 28 October 2022 diff hist +10,857 N Krsna is within everyone's heart, and as soon as He sees that one is interested in Him, He helps. This is the beginning of bhakti Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kṛṣṇa is within everyone's heart, and as soon as He sees that one is interested in Him, He helps. This is the beginning..."
• 02:2402:24, 28 October 2022 diff hist +10,603 N The Krsna consciousness movement is meant to give everybody an opportunity to hear about Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is meant to give everybody an opportunity to hear about Kṛṣṇa"}} {{notes|}} {{com..."
• 02:2002:20, 28 October 2022 diff hist −12 Caitanya Mahaprabhu recommends that we search out a devotee regardless of our position. There is no need to change our position; it is better to remain where we are and simply hear about Krsna No edit summary current
• 02:2002:20, 28 October 2022 diff hist +10,802 N Caitanya Mahaprabhu recommends that we search out a devotee regardless of our position. There is no need to change our position; it is better to remain where we are and simply hear about Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Caitanya Mahāprabhu recommends that we search out a devotee regardless of our position. There is no need to change our positi..."
• 02:1602:16, 28 October 2022 diff hist −12 God has given us ears, and we need only go to a realized soul and hear about Krsna from him. This is the process recommended for this age because people are very fallen and are uneducated No edit summary current
• 02:1602:16, 28 October 2022 diff hist +10,980 N God has given us ears, and we need only go to a realized soul and hear about Krsna from him. This is the process recommended for this age because people are very fallen and are uneducated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"God has given us ears, and we need only go to a realized soul and hear about Kṛṣṇa from him. This is the process recomme..."
• 02:1102:11, 28 October 2022 diff hist −12 Bali Maharaja offered everything he had to the Lord in the form of Vamanadeva, and after he had offered all his possessions, he offered his body. There are many examples, but at the present moment, if we simply hear about Krsna, that is sufficient No edit summary current
• 02:1002:10, 28 October 2022 diff hist +11,079 N Bali Maharaja offered everything he had to the Lord in the form of Vamanadeva, and after he had offered all his possessions, he offered his body. There are many examples, but at the present moment, if we simply hear about Krsna, that is sufficient Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bali Mahārāja offered everything he had to the Lord in the form of Vāmanadeva, and after he had offered all his possessions..."
• 02:0202:02, 28 October 2022 diff hist −12 Arjuna made friends with the Lord, and Hanuman carried out the orders of Lord Ramacandra No edit summary current
• 02:0202:02, 28 October 2022 diff hist +10,625 N Arjuna made friends with the Lord, and Hanuman carried out the orders of Lord Ramacandra Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Arjuna made friends with the Lord, and Hanumān carried out the orders of Lord Rāmacandra"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Soham}} {{..."