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- 14:2014:20, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,745 N The promise of a devotee will never be violated. This is Krsna's concern. "Oh, My devotee has declared this. I must see that his word is kept." This is Krsna's position because of His affection for His devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the promise of a devotee will never be violated. This is Kṛṣṇa's concern. "Oh, My devotee has declared this. I must see..."
- 14:1614:16, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,665 N Why did He not declare it (Krsna's devotee is never vanquished) Himself? The answer is that if Krsna Himself made this declaration, it might be suspect, because Krsna sometimes violates His own promise Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Why did He not declare it Himself? The answer is that if Krsna Himself made this declaration, it might be suspect, because Krs..." current
- 14:0014:00, 11 November 2022 diff hist −4 In Bhagavad-gita Lord Krsna says, kaunteya pratijanihi na me bhaktah pranasyati: (BG 9.31) "My dear Arjuna, you may declare to the world that My devotee is never vanquished." Now, one may ask, why did Krsna advise Arjuna to declare this No edit summary current
- 14:0014:00, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,705 N In Bhagavad-gita Lord Krsna says, kaunteya pratijanihi na me bhaktah pranasyati: (BG 9.31) "My dear Arjuna, you may declare to the world that My devotee is never vanquished." Now, one may ask, why did Krsna advise Arjuna to declare this Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Bhagavad-gītā Lord Kṛṣṇa says, kaunteya pratijānīhi na me bhaktaḥ praṇaśyati: (BG 9.31) "My dear Arjuna, you..."
- 13:3913:39, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,725 N We should not be disturbed by such sufferings. We must have firm faith, firm conviction, knowing, "Krsna is present, and He will give me protection." Don't try to take the benefit of any shelter other than Krsna. Always take to Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we should not be disturbed by such sufferings. We must have firm faith, firm conviction, knowing, "Kṛṣṇa is present, and..."
- 13:2413:24, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,605 N We should not think, "Because I have become a devotee, there will be no danger or suffering." Prahlada Maharaja suffered greatly, and so did other devotees like the Pandavas and Haridasa Thakura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We should not think, "Because I have become a devotee, there will be no danger or suffering." Prahlada Maharaja suffered great..."
- 13:1813:18, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,850 N Lord Krsna is always with them (Pandavas and their wife). But still they are suffering. - Thus he (Bhismadeva) began to cry, saying, - I do not know what is Krsna's arrangement, because such pious devotees are also suffering Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa is always with them. But still they are suffering." Thus he began to cry, saying, "I do not know what is Kṛ..."
- 13:1213:12, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,656 Their (Pandavas') wife, Draupadi, is directly the goddess of fortune, and it has been enjoined that wherever she is, there will be no scarcity of food. Thus they all form a wonderful combination No edit summary current
- 13:0413:04, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,727 N Their (Pandavas') wife, Draupadi, is directly the goddess of fortune, and it has been enjoined that wherever she is, there will be no scarcity of food. Thus they all form a wonderful combination Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Their wife, Draupadī, is directly the goddess of fortune, and it has been enjoined that wherever she is, there will be no sca..."
- 13:0013:00, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,767 N Maharaja Yudhisthira, the oldest of the brothers, is the most pious person. He is even called Dharmaraja, the king of religion. Bhima and Arjuna are both devotees, and they are such powerful heroes that they can kill thousands of men Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira, the oldest of the brothers, is the most pious person. He is even called Dharmarāja, the king of r..."
- 12:3712:37, 11 November 2022 diff hist +6 When the Pandavas went to see their grandfather, Bhismadeva, on his deathbed, Bhismadeva began to cry. "These boys, my grandsons, are all very pious," he said No edit summary current
- 12:3712:37, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,505 N When the Pandavas went to see their grandfather, Bhismadeva, on his deathbed, Bhismadeva began to cry. "These boys, my grandsons, are all very pious," he said Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when the Pāṇḍavas went to see their grandfather, Bhīṣmadeva, on his deathbed, Bhīṣmadeva began to cry. "These boys,..."
- 12:2712:27, 11 November 2022 diff hist 0 When the Kauravas were trying to strip Draupadi naked, Krsna was there supplying cloth to protect her honor. Krsna was always there No edit summary current
- 12:2612:26, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,378 N When the Kauravas were trying to strip Draupadi naked, Krsna was there supplying cloth to protect her honor. Krsna was always there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the Kauravas were trying to strip Draupadī naked, Kṛṣṇa was there supplying cloth to protect her honor. Kṛṣṇ..."
- 12:2312:23, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,505 N They (Pandavas) lost their kingdom, they lost their wife, they lost their prestige, and they were exiled to the forest. But throughout all those dangers, Krsna was there Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They lost their kingdom, they lost their wife, they lost their prestige, and they were exiled to the forest. But throughout al..." current
- 12:1712:17, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,405 N They (Pandavas) were given poison, they were put into a house of lac that was later set afire, and sometimes they were even confronted with great man-eating demons Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They were given poison, they were put into a house of lac that was later set afire, and sometimes they were even confronted wi..." current
- 12:0912:09, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,544 N Before winning the Battle of Kuruksetra, all the Pandavas were put into many dangers, as already described in the previous verses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Before winning the Battle of Kurukṣetra, all the Pāṇḍavas were put into many dangers, as already described in the previ..." current
- 12:0412:04, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,445 N We should act in such a way that our Krsna consciousness can under no circumstances be disturbed, even if there is heavy suffering. That is the instruction of Kuntidevi Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We should act in such a way that our Kṛṣṇa consciousness can under no circumstances be disturbed, even if there is heavy..." current
- 12:0112:01, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,576 N If we become a little comfortable because of other, materialistic engagements and we forget Krsna and have to take birth again, then what is our benefit? We should be very careful about this Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"if we become a little comfortable because of other, materialistic engagements and we forget Kṛṣṇa and have to take birth..."
- 11:5611:56, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,771 N If we repeatedly think of Krsna, see Krsna, read of Krsna, work for Krsna, and somehow or other remain in Krsna consciousness, we benefit in such a way that we shall be saved from taking birth again in the material world. That is true benefit Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If we repeatedly think of Kṛṣṇa, see Kṛṣṇa, read of Kṛṣṇa, work for Kṛṣṇa, and somehow or other remain..."
- 11:5211:52, 11 November 2022 diff hist 0 m We should simply depend on Krsna consciousness, because if we live Krsna consciously under all circumstances, we shall not return to this material world (apunar bhava-darsanam) - SB 1.8.25 Soham moved page We should simply depend on Krsna consciousness, because if we live Krsna consciously under all circumstances, we shall not return to this material world (apunar bhava-darsanam - SB 1.8.25 to We should simply depend on Krsna consciousness, because if we live Krsna consciously under all circumstances, we shall not return to this material world (apunar bhava-darsanam) - SB 1.8.25 current
- 11:5111:51, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,573 N We should simply depend on Krsna consciousness, because if we live Krsna consciously under all circumstances, we shall not return to this material world (apunar bhava-darsanam) - SB 1.8.25 Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We should simply depend on Kṛṣṇa consciousness, because if we live Kṛṣṇa consciously under all circumstances, we s..."
- 10:2910:29, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,819 N Even if a devotee has a history of very grievous criminal activities behind him, instead of being killed he may only get a little cut on his finger. Why then should a devotee fear danger Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"even if a devotee has a history of very grievous criminal activities behind him, instead of being killed he may only get a lit..."
- 10:2410:24, 11 November 2022 diff hist −8 Lord Krsna assures His devotees, aham tvam sarva-papebhyo moksayisyami: (BG 18.66) - I shall give you protection from the reactions of sinful life No edit summary current
- 10:2410:24, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,348 N Lord Krsna assures His devotees, aham tvam sarva-papebhyo moksayisyami: (BG 18.66) - I shall give you protection from the reactions of sinful life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Kṛṣṇa assures His devotees, ahaṁ tvāṁ sarva-pāpebhyo mokṣayiṣyāmi: (BG 18.66) "I shall give you protecti..."
- 09:0809:08, 11 November 2022 diff hist 0 One may have been destined to be killed, but instead of being killed with a knife, he may instead get some little cut on his finger. In this way, for those who engage in devotional service, the reactions of past activities are minimized No edit summary current
- 09:0409:04, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,689 N One may have been destined to be killed, but instead of being killed with a knife, he may instead get some little cut on his finger. In this way, for those who engage in devotional service, the reactions of past activities are minimized Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one may have been destined to be killed, but instead of being killed with a knife, he may instead get some little cut on his f..."
- 08:5508:55, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,618 N We have to suffer for our past deeds. That is a fact, and we cannot avoid it. But karmani nirdahati kintu ca bhakti-bhajam (Bs. 5.54): the sufferings of those who engage in devotional service in Krsna consciousness are minimized Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"we have to suffer for our past deeds. That is a fact, and we cannot avoid it. But karmāṇi nirdahati kintu ca bhakti-bhājā..." current
- 08:4908:49, 11 November 2022 diff hist +6 In court an important man is sometimes found as a culprit, & the judge may be able to fine him a hundred thousand dollars & know that the man can pay it. But he may tell the man, "You just give one cent." That is also punishment, but greatly minimized No edit summary current
- 08:4708:47, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,842 N In court an important man is sometimes found as a culprit, & the judge may be able to fine him a hundred thousand dollars & know that the man can pay it. But he may tell the man, "You just give one cent." That is also punishment, but greatly minimized Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In court an important man is sometimes found to be a culprit, and the judge may be able to fine him a hundred thousand dollars..."
- 08:3308:33, 11 November 2022 diff hist +6 Bhunjana evatma-krtam vipakam: "Because of my past activities, I was meant to suffer very much. But You are mitigating that suffering and giving me only a little." In other words, by the grace of Krsna a devotee may receive only token punishment No edit summary current
- 08:3208:32, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,675 N Bhunjana evatma-krtam vipakam: "Because of my past activities, I was meant to suffer very much. But You are mitigating that suffering and giving me only a little." In other words, by the grace of Krsna a devotee may receive only token punishment Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhuñjāna evātma-kṛtaṁ vipākam: "Because of my past activities, I was meant to suffer very much. But You are mitigating..."
- 08:2508:25, 11 November 2022 diff hist +5 He (a devotee) doesn't regard danger as danger. Rather, he thinks, "It is Krsna's mercy." What kind of mercy No edit summary
- 08:2508:25, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,250 N He (a devotee) doesn't regard danger as danger. Rather, he thinks, "It is Krsna's mercy." What kind of mercy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"He doesn't regard danger as danger. Rather, he thinks, "It is Kṛṣṇa's mercy." What kind of mercy"}} {{notes|}} {{compile..."
- 08:1608:16, 11 November 2022 diff hist −7 How should we pray? Tat te 'nukampam susamiksamanah: (SB 10.14.8) "My dear Lord, it is Your great mercy that I have been put into this dangerous position." That is the viewpoint of a devotee No edit summary current
- 08:1608:16, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,588 N How should we pray? Tat te 'nukampam susamiksamanah: (SB 10.14.8) "My dear Lord, it is Your great mercy that I have been put into this dangerous position." That is the viewpoint of a devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How should we pray? Tat te 'nukampāṁ susamīkṣamāṇaḥ: (SB 10.14.8) "My dear Lord, it is Your great mercy that I have..."
- 08:0608:06, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,485 N Even if there is danger or suffering in Krsna consciousness, we should tolerate it. We should even welcome such danger, and we should pray in appreciation to Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if there is danger or suffering in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, we should tolerate it. We should even welcome such danger,..." current
- 08:0008:00, 11 November 2022 diff hist 0 They would become nothing more than jewelers. We should be very much careful not to be diverted from Krsna consciousness No edit summary current
- 07:5907:59, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,343 N They would become nothing more than jewelers. We should be very much careful not to be diverted from Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"they would become nothing more than jewelers. We should be very much careful not to be diverted from Kṛṣṇa consciousness..."
- 07:5607:56, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,731 N Under the direction of the spiritual master the devotees may sell books in Krsna consciousness. But if the devotees think that the energy invested in selling books should be diverted into selling jewelry, that is not a very good idea Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"under the direction of the spiritual master the devotees may sell books in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. But if the devotees thin..." current
- 07:4607:46, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,569 N One's consciousness should be absorbed in Krsna thought. Therefore the spiritual master gives different varieties of engagements to devotees in Krsna consciousness Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One's consciousness should be absorbed in Kṛṣṇa thought. Therefore the spiritual master gives different varieties of eng..." current
- 07:3507:35, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,887 N Kunti, however, is aware of birth and death, and she is anxious not to repeat this process. This is indicated by the words apunar bhava-darsanam (SB 1.8.25). If one always sees Krsna, one is in KC, for Krsna consciousness means always thinking of Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kuntī, however, is aware of birth and death, and she is anxious not to repeat this process. This is indicated by the words ap..."
- 05:1505:15, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,499 N When this body is finished, I am not going to take birth again, so as long as I am living, let me enjoy life. - This is the modern philosophy of hedonism, but it does not correspond to the facts Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When this body is finished, I am not going to take birth again, so as long as I am living, let me enjoy life." This is the mod..."
- 05:1205:12, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,660 N They think, especially in the present age, - I am now in a comfortable position. I have enough money and a good estate. I have ample comforts and enough food Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They think, especially in the present age, "I am now in a comfortable position. I have enough money and a good estate. I have..."
- 05:0805:08, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,402 N When I give up this body, my mentality causes me to become a cat, a dog, or a mouse, what is the benefit of this comfortable position? But people do not consider this Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When I give up this body, my mentality causes me to become a cat, a dog, or a mouse, what is the benefit of this comfortable p..."
- 04:3604:36, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,809 N What is the value of this comfortable position? I may be in a comfortable position for twenty years, thirty years, fifty years, or at the utmost one hundred years Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"What is the value of this comfortable position? I may be in a comfortable position for twenty years, thirty years, fifty years..."
- 04:2104:21, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,706 N The sastra says that according to our particular mentality, we will get a particular kind of body. Although I may be in a comfortable position, if I keep myself in the mentality of a dog, I shall get my next life as a dog Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"he śāstra says that according to our particular mentality, we will get a particular kind of body. Although I may be in a com..."
- 04:0204:02, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,516 N Death is sure, and after death one must surely accept another body. We may not know what kind of body we shall get, but we can know from the sastra, the Vedic literature Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Death is sure, and after death one must surely accept another body. We may not know what kind of body we shall get, but we can..."
- 03:5103:51, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,654 N Suppose I am very comfortable at the present moment. My body may be comfortable, but there will be death, and then another birth. After giving up my present body, if I get the body of a cat or a dog, what is the meaning of my comfortable position Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Suppose I am very comfortable at the present moment. My body may be comfortable, but there will be death, and then another bir..."
- 03:2903:29, 11 November 2022 diff hist +22,786 N If one becomes advanced in Krsna consciousness, the result will be that after giving up the body (tyaktva deham) one will not have to take birth again in this material world (punar janma naiti). This is to be desired Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If one becomes advanced in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, the result will be that after giving up the body (tyaktvā deham) one wi..."