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18:5718:57, 30 November 2020 diff hist +3,242 N All the centers of our Krsna consciousness movement have Deity worship programs very nicely going on in which food is offered to the Deity and distributed to the first-class brahmanas and Vaisnavas and even to the people in general Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All the centers of our Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement have Deity worship programs very nicely going on in which food is of..."
18:3918:39, 30 November 2020 diff hist +3,556 N Anyone, whether a grhastha or a sannyasi, can keep small Deities of God and thus worship Them by offering food prepared in ghee & then offering the sanctified prasada to the forefathers, demigods & other living entities as a matter of routine daily work Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone, whether a grhastha or a sannyasi, can keep small Deities of God and thus worship Them by offering food prepared in ghe..."
18:2918:29, 30 November 2020 diff hist +3,484 N Anyone, whether a grhastha or a sannyasi, can keep small Deities of the Lord suitably packed or, if possible, installed, and thus worship the Deities of Radha-Krsna, Sita-Rama, Laksmi-Narayana, Lord Jagannatha or Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Anyone, whether a grhastha or a sannyasi, can keep small Deities of the Lord suitably packed or, if possible, installed, and t..."
18:1518:15, 30 November 2020 diff hist +3,116 N Becoming Krsna conscious is the topmost stage in understanding of religious principles. One who reaches this stage performs the arcana process in devotional service Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"becoming Kṛṣṇa conscious is the topmost stage in understanding of religious principles. One who reaches this stage perfo..."
18:0318:03, 30 November 2020 diff hist +2,726 N The word dharmavit, meaning "one who knows the actual purpose of religion," is very significant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The word dharmavit, meaning "one who knows the actual purpose of religion," is very significant"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Govin..."
17:2817:28, 30 November 2020 diff hist +2,487 N At the present day, however, not only are animals killed in the name of sacrifice, but the killing of animals has increased enormously because of the increasing number of slaughterhouses Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"At the present day, however, not only are animals killed in the name of sacrifice, but the killing of animals has increased en..."
17:0317:03, 30 November 2020 diff hist +2,430 N Jesus started the religious system of Christianity, adhering to the Old Testament commandment Thou shalt not kill Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"started the religious system of Christianity, adhering to the Old Testament commandment"|"Thou shalt not kill"}} {{notes|}} {{..." current
16:0216:02, 30 November 2020 diff hist +2,695 N Lord Jesus Christ, when twelve years old, was shocked to see the Jews sacrificing birds and animals in the synagogues and that he therefore rejected the Jewish system of religion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Jesus Christ, when twelve years old, was shocked to see the Jews sacrificing birds and animals in the synagogues and that..."
15:5415:54, 30 November 2020 diff hist +2,226 N Animal sacrifice in the name of religion is current practically all over the world in every religion Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Animal sacrifice in the name of religion is current practically all over the world in every established religion"}} {{notes|}}..."

17:2317:23, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,671 N When one cultivates knowledge for this purpose, he is considered to be on a higher platform than one who is engaged in karma-yajna, or fruitive activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When one cultivates knowledge for this purpose, he is considered to be on a higher platform than one who is engaged in karma-y..."
17:1617:16, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,497 N The objective of life is to stop completely the miseries of birth and death and to return home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The objective of life is to stop completely the miseries of birth and death and to return home, back to Godhead"}} {{notes|}}..."
17:1417:14, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,678 N When one awakens his spiritual knowledge, he becomes uninterested in such elevation and engages himself fully in jnana-yajna to find the objective of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"when one awakens his spiritual knowledge, he becomes uninterested in such elevation and engages himself fully in jñāna-yajñ..."
17:0917:09, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,573 N People are generally very much interested in karma-kanda ritualistic ceremonies for elevation to the higher planetary systems Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"People are generally very much interested in karma-kāṇḍa ritualistic ceremonies for elevation to the higher planetary sys..."
15:4315:43, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,478 N Mayavadi-bhasya sunile haya sarva-nasa: if one associates with the Mayavada philosophy, his devotional life is doomed. Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Māyāvādi-bhāṣya śunile haya sarva-nāśa: if one associates with the Māyāvāda philosophy, his devotional life is doo..." current
15:3915:39, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,647 N Mayavada philosophy is extremely dangerous, especially for a devotee. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu has therefore strictly forbidden us to associate with Mayavadi philosophers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Māyāvāda philosophy is extremely dangerous, especially for a devotee. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu has therefore strictly for..."
15:2915:29, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,766 N Everyone is related to the Supreme Lord, but one should not mistakenly think that because one is related to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, he has become the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Narayana Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Everyone is related to the Supreme Lord, but one should not mistakenly think that because one is related to the Supreme Person..."
15:1815:18, 29 November 2020 diff hist +3,141 One should distribute sumptuous prasada, considering everyone a part of the Supreme Lord, but one should not juggle words to make a poor man Narayana No edit summary current
15:1615:16, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,854 N In Kali-yuga there is a scarcity of food almost every year, and thus philanthropists spend lavishly to feed the poor. For this they invent the term daridra-narayana-seva. This is prohibited Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In Kali-yuga there is a scarcity of food almost every year, and thus philanthropists spend lavishly to feed the poor. For this..."
15:0215:02, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,384 N Sastras prohibit the excessive expenditures involved in inviting many brahmanas and relatives, especially during the sraddha ceremony Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"śāstras prohibit the excessive expenditures involved in inviting many brāhmaṇas and relatives, especially during the śr..."
14:5914:59, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,361 N Indians spend especially lavishly on three occasions - at the birth of a child, at marriage and while observing the sraddha ceremony Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Indians spend especially lavishly on three occasions"|"at the birth of a child, at marriage and while observing the śrāddha..."
14:5614:56, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,534 N Narada Muni has prohibited unnecessarily gorgeous arrangements to feed relatives or brahmanas during the sraddha ceremony. Those who are materially opulent spend lavishly during this ceremony Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Nārada Muni has prohibited unnecessarily gorgeous arrangements to feed relatives or brāhmaṇas during the śrāddha ceremon..."
14:4114:41, 29 November 2020 diff hist +2,973 N One should invite a first-class brahmana or Vaisnava - a realized soul - and feed him while observing the sraddha ceremony to offer oblations to one's forefathers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should invite a first-class brāhmaṇa or Vaiṣṇava"|"a realized soul"|"and feed him while observing the śrāddha cer..."
14:3514:35, 29 November 2020 diff hist +3,130 N Even if one is born in a family of dog-eaters, he can become My devotee and be very dear to Me, in spite of having taken birth in such a family. Therefore, offerings should be given to My devotee, and whatever My devotee has offered Me should be accepted Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if one is born in a family of dog-eaters, he can become My devotee and be very dear to Me, in spite of having taken birth..."

18:2018:20, 28 November 2020 diff hist +2,464 N The Lord says, "It is not necessary that one become very expert in Vedic knowledge before he can become My bhakta, or devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord says, "It is not necessary that one become very expert in Vedic knowledge before he can become My bhakta, or devotee"..."
18:1618:16, 28 November 2020 diff hist +2,618 N As we have already mentioned, Srila Advaita Acarya, during the generally observed ceremony to offer oblations to the forefathers, invited only Haridasa Thakura Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As we have already mentioned, Śrīla Advaita Ācārya, during the generally observed ceremony to offer oblations to the foref..." current
18:0618:06, 28 November 2020 diff hist +5,831 N It doesn't matter whether a devotee comes from a brahmana family or non-brahmana family; if he is fully devoted to Krsna, he is a sadhu Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"it doesn't matter whether a devotee comes from a brāhmaṇa family or non-brāhmaṇa family; if he is fully devoted to Kṛ..."
18:0218:02, 28 November 2020 diff hist +6,152 N This is also confirmed in Bhagavad-gita (BG 9.30): Even if one commits the most abominable actions, if he is engaged in devotional service he is to be considered saintly because he is properly situated Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even if one commits the most abominable actions, if he is engaged in devotional service he is to be considered saintly because..."
17:4817:48, 28 November 2020 diff hist +6,045 N It is the conclusion of the sastra that instead of feeding many jnana-kandi or karma-kandi brahmanas, it is better to feed a pure Vaisnava, regardless of where he comes from Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is the conclusion of the śāstra that instead of feeding many jñāna-kāṇḍī or karma-kāṇḍī brāhmaṇas, it is..."
17:4017:40, 28 November 2020 diff hist +6,004 N In accordance with the evidence given in the sastra and the example set by Advaita Acarya, we give prasada to devotees regardless of whether they come from India, Europe or America Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in accordance with the evidence given in the śāstra and the example set by Advaita Ācārya, we give prasāda to devotees re..."
17:2217:22, 28 November 2020 diff hist +6,166 N In this regard, it may be mentioned that brahmanas in Vrndavana who are karma-kandis and jnana-kandis sometimes decline to accept invitations to our temple because our temple is known as the angareji temple, or Anglican temple Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this regard, it may be mentioned that brāhmaṇas in Vṛndāvana who are karma-kāṇḍīs and jñāna-kāṇḍīs some..."
17:1617:16, 28 November 2020 diff hist +6,022 N Even if not born in a brahmana family, a devotee, because of his devotion to the Lord, is above all kinds of brahmanas, whether they be karma-kandis or jnana-kandis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"even if not born in a brāhmaṇa family, a devotee, because of his devotion to the Lord, is above all kinds of brāhmaṇas,..."
17:0617:06, 28 November 2020 diff hist +5,805 N All respect should be given to him (pure devotee), and whatever he offers should be accepted. Such devotees are as worshipable as I am Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all respect should be given to him, and whatever he offers should be accepted. Such devotees are as worshipable as I am"}} {{n..."
17:0217:02, 28 November 2020 diff hist +5,981 N However, even though a person is born in a family of dog-eaters, he is very dear to Me if he is a pure devotee who has no motive to enjoy fruitive activity or mental speculation Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"However, even though a person is born in a family of dog-eaters, he is very dear to Me if he is a pure devotee who has no moti..."
16:4716:47, 28 November 2020 diff hist +5,910 N Even though a person is a very learned scholar of the Sanskrit Vedic literatures, he is not accepted as My devotee unless he is pure in DS Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Even though a person is a very learned scholar of the Sanskrit Vedic literatures, he is not accepted as My devotee unless he i..."

18:1418:14, 27 November 2020 diff hist +6,448 N The sastras recommend: O great sage, among many millions who are liberated and perfect in knowledge of liberation, one may be a devotee of Lord Narayana, or Krsna. Such devotees, who are fully peaceful, are extremely rare Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O great sage, among many millions who are liberated and perfect in knowledge of liberation, one may be a devotee of Lord Nār..."
18:0018:00, 27 November 2020 diff hist +6,009 N Charity, therefore, should be given to the first-class transcendentalist, the devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Charity, therefore, should be given to the first-class transcendentalist, the devotee"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Govinda}} {{com..."
17:5417:54, 27 November 2020 diff hist +5,885 N Haridasa Thakura was not interested in the activities of jnana-kanda or karma-kanda. Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"was not interested in the activities of jñāna-kāṇḍa or karma-kāṇḍa"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Govinda}} {{complete|A..."
17:5217:52, 27 November 2020 diff hist +6,291 N Advaita Gosvami, after performing the sraddha ceremony for his father, offered charity to Haridasa Thakura, although it was known to everyone that Haridasa Thakura was born in a Mohammedan family, not a brahmana family Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Advaita Gosvami"|"after performing the sraddha ceremony for his father, offered charity to Haridasa Thakura, although it was k..."
17:3817:38, 27 November 2020 diff hist +6,265 N In pure devotional service there is not even a pinch of jnana or karma. Consequently, when Vaisnavas distribute charity, they do not need to find a brahmana performing the activities of jnana-kanda or karma-kanda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In pure devotional service there is not even a pinch of jñāna or karma. Consequently, when Vaiṣṇavas distribute charity,..."
17:1517:15, 27 November 2020 diff hist +6,165 N Devotees, however, whose objective is to associate personally with the Lord, have no desire to accept the activities of karma-kanda or jnana-kanda, for pure devotional service is above both karma-kanda and jnana-kanda Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Devotees, however, whose objective is to associate personally with the Lord, have no desire to accept the activities of karma-..."
17:0517:05, 27 November 2020 diff hist +6,005 N In this verse (SB 7.15.2) the words anantyam icchata refer to persons who desire to achieve liberation from material bondage and merge into the existence of the Lord Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this verse the words ānantyam icchatā refer to persons who desire to achieve liberation from material bondage and merge i..."
16:5216:52, 27 November 2020 diff hist +5,938 N Vaisnavas never want to merge into the existence of the Supreme; rather, they want to be everlastingly servants of the Lord to render loving service unto Him Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vaiṣṇavas never want to merge into the existence of the Supreme; rather, they want to be everlastingly servants of the Lor..."

18:0218:02, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,479 N Generally when the associates of the king are quiet and obedient, the king can be happy. Therefore the great sage Angira Rsi inquired about the King's personal health and the good fortune of his seven associates Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Generally when the associates of the king are quiet and obedient, the king can be happy. Therefore the great sage Aṅgirā..."
17:5617:56, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,599 N The living entity, the soul, is within the material covering of the mahat-tattva, ego and panca-tanmatra, the five objects of sense gratification. When these seven are in proper order, the living entity is in a mood of pleasure Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The living entity, the soul, is within the material covering of the mahat-tattva, ego and pañca-tanmātrā, the five objects..."
17:4317:43, 25 November 2020 diff hist +3,634 N He (A KIing) first has his spiritual master, the supreme guide. Then come his ministers, his kingdom, his fortifications, his treasury, his system of law and order, and his friends or allies. If these seven are properly maintained, the king is happy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"A king is not alone. He first has his spiritual master, the supreme guide. Then come his ministers, his kingdom, his fortifica..."
17:1417:14, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,810 N The King was certainly most unhappy that he could not get a son, and this is why he had married so many times. Ksatriyas especially are allowed to marry more than one wife, and this King did so. Nonetheless, he had no issue Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The King was certainly most unhappy that he could not get a son, and this is why he had married so many times. Kṣatriyas esp..."
17:0617:06, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,438 N Canakya Pandita says, putra-hinam grham sunyam: if a family man has no son, his home is no better than a desert Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Cāṇakya Paṇḍita says, putra-hīnaṁ gṛhaṁ śūnyam: if a family man has no son, his home is no better than a deser..."
17:0017:00, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,362 N Certainly his grief was natural. Grhastha life does not mean having a wife and no children Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Certainly his grief was natural. Gṛhastha life does not mean having a wife and no children"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Govinda}..."
16:4116:41, 25 November 2020 diff hist +2,647 N It appears that the King (Citraketu) first married one wife, but she could not bear a child. Then he married a second, a third, a fourth and so on, but none of the wives could bear children Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It appears that the King first married one wife, but she could not bear a child. Then he married a second, a third, a fourth a..."
15:2415:24, 25 November 2020 diff hist +4,162 N Simply ruling the land cannot solve man's problems unless the leader has spiritual capabilities. He must be like Maharaja Yudhisthira, Pariksit Maharaja or Ramacandra. Then all the inhabitants of the land will be extremely happy Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Simply ruling the land cannot solve man's problems unless the leader has spiritual capabilities. He must be like Mahārāja Yu..."

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