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19:2019:20, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,179 N When Krsna uprooted the two arjuna trees and Yasoda heard the sound of the trees crashing down, she became overcome with emotion and simply stared upward, being too bewildered to know what else to do Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Krsna uprooted the two arjuna trees and Yasoda heard the sound of the trees crashing down, she became overcome with emotion …'
18:5018:50, 2 November 2012 diff hist +5,821 N One should hold one's body, neck and head erect in a straight line and stare steadily at the tip of the nose. Thus, with an unagitated, subdued mind, devoid of fear, completely free from sex life, one should meditate upon Me (Lord Krsna) Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should hold one's body, neck and head erect in a straight line and stare steadily at the tip of the nose. Thus, with an unagi…'
18:3418:34, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,463 N Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura tried his best to spread the cult of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu to countries outside India. When he was present he patronized the disciples to go outside India to preach the cult of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura tried his best to spread the cult of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu to countries outside India. When h…'
18:2818:28, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,585 N When the Lord heard that Bali Maharaja was performing asvamedha sacrifices under the patronage of brahmanas belonging to the Bhrgu dynasty, the Supreme Lord, who is full in every respect, proceeded there to show His mercy to Bali Maharaja Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When the Lord heard that Bali Maharaja was performing asvamedha sacrifices under the patronage of brahmanas belonging to the Bhrg…'
18:1518:15, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,179 N Maharaja Yudhisthira and his brothers were the sons of Kunti, the paternal aunt of Lord Krsna, and Maharaja Pariksit admits the patronage of Lord Krsna because of his being the only grandson of the great Pandavas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Maharaja Yudhisthira and his brothers were the sons of Kunti, the paternal aunt of Lord Krsna, and Maharaja Pariksit admits the p…'
18:0618:06, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,289 N In the age of Kali, the executive heads of state will be indifferent to religious principles, and therefore under their patronage the opponents of religious principles, such as greed, falsehood, cheating and pilfery, will naturally follow Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"in the age of Kali, the executive heads of state will be indifferent to such religious principles, and therefore under their patr…'
17:3517:35, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,407 N From the foregoing one can understand that this massive cosmic creation, with its innumerable planetary systems and heavenly bodies, has come about only through the interference of some superior and powerful consciousness Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From the foregoing one can understand that this massive cosmic creation, with its innumerable planetary systems and heavenly bodi…'
17:2117:21, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,489 N It is said that the Sapta-tala trees were very old, massive palm trees. There was once a fight between Vali and his brother Sugriva, and Lord Ramacandra took the side of Sugriva and killed Vali, keeping Himself behind one of those celebrated trees Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is said that the Sapta-tala trees were very old, massive palm trees. There was once a fight between Vali and his brother Sugri…'
16:3616:36, 2 November 2012 diff hist +1,651 N Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's body appeared like a transcendental Himalayan mountain bearing ecstatic emotional flower trees, all of them blooming Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s body appeared like a transcendental Himalayan mountain bearing ecstatic emotional flower trees, all o…'
16:2016:20, 2 November 2012 diff hist +6,787 N Lotuses and lilies blossom during the day, but although Krsna appeared at twelve o'clock midnight, the lilies and lotuses were in bloom, and thus the wind blowing at that time was full of fragrance Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lotuses and lilies blossom during the day, but although Krsna appeared at twelve o'clock midnight, the lilies and lotuses were in…'
16:0916:09, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,907 N His (Lord Visnu) four hands were decorated with a conchshell, club, lotus and disc, He was dressed in yellow garments, and His eyes appeared like the petals of a blooming lotus Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"His four hands were decorated with a conchshell, club, lotus and disc, He was dressed in yellow garments, and His eyes appeared l…'
15:5915:59, 2 November 2012 diff hist +5,325 N Women are generally known as the fair sex, and especially in youth, at the age of sixteen or seventeen, women are very attractive to men. Therefore a woman's face is compared to a blooming lotus flower in autumn Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Women are generally known as the fair sex, and especially in youth, at the age of sixteen or seventeen, women are very attractive…'
15:2315:23, 2 November 2012 diff hist +15,236 N The right way is the path of activities meant to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The right way is the path of activities meant to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Mayapur}} {{…'
15:2015:20, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,560 N Bhagavata recitation must not be a business. If done in the right way, not only does the reciter achieve perfect satisfaction, but the Lord also is very satisfied with the reciter and the audience, and thus both are liberated from material bondage Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Bhagavata recitation must not be a business. If done in the right way, not only does the reciter achieve perfect satisfaction, bu…'
15:1315:13, 2 November 2012 diff hist +7,763 N Only by the grace of the divine personalities, the pure devotees of the Lord, can one achieve pure devotion, which is the highest perfection of human life. Only a pure devotee of the Lord can show one the right way of progressive life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Only by the grace of the divine personalities, the pure devotees of the Lord, can one achieve pure devotion, which is the highest…'
15:0615:06, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,389 N No one can remain vacant of thought. It is said that an idle brain is a devil's workshop because a person who cannot think in the right way must think of something which may bring about disaster Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"No one can remain vacant of thought. It is said that an idle brain is a devil's workshop because a person who cannot think in the…'
15:0015:00, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,226 N One has to become the servant of Krsna, or the servant of the servant of Krsna. That is the right way to discharge duty in Krsna consciousness, which alone can help one to act in yoga. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One has to become the servant of Krsna, or the servant of the servant of Krsna"|"That is the right way to discharge duty in Krsna…'
14:4414:44, 2 November 2012 diff hist +1,894 N The exchange of spiritual happiness between Krsna and His devotee in which Krsna is controlled by His devotee is compared to an ocean of nectar into which the devotee and Krsna plunge Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The exchange of spiritual happiness between Krsna and His devotee in which Krsna is controlled by His devotee is compared to an o…'
14:3814:38, 2 November 2012 diff hist +6,048 N They (so-called scientists, philosophers and politicians) cannot do anything good for the world, and unfortunately, because of Kali-yuga, they have plunged the affairs of the world into mismanagement Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"scientists, philosophers and politicians manufacture plans and schemes for the destruction of the world. They cannot do anything …'
13:5913:59, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,198 N Instead of plunging oneself into the ocean of material activity, one should accept material activity only to maintain body and soul together Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Instead of plunging oneself into the ocean of material activity, one should accept material activity only to maintain body and so…'
13:5413:54, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,980 N Lord Siva, with his trident in hand, dances over the rulers of the different planets, and his hair is scattered, just as the clouds are scattered over all directions in order to plunge the different planets into incessant torrents of rain Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Lord Siva, with his trident in hand, dances over the rulers of the different planets, and his hair is scattered, just as the clou…'
13:3213:32, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,886 N The body is a combination of skin, bone, muscle, blood, semen, urine, stool, heat, breath and so on, which all come from earth, water, fire, air and sky Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The body is a combination of skin, bone, muscle, blood, semen, urine, stool, heat, breath and so on, which all come from earth, w…'
12:3712:37, 2 November 2012 diff hist +5,178 N The great saint Sankaracarya has described the breasts of women, especially young women, as nothing but a combination of muscles and blood Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The great saint Sankaracarya has described the breasts of women, especially young women, as nothing but a combination of muscles …'
12:2812:28, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,785 N Since he (Brhaspati) came every day, they (the demigods) thought, they did not need to show him special respect. As it is said, familiarity breeds contempt. Being very much displeased, Brhaspati immediately left Indra's palace Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since he came every day, they thought, they did not need to show him special respect. As it is said, familiarity breeds contempt.…'
12:2012:20, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,545 N I (Arjuna) fall down to offer You my respectful obeisances and ask Your mercy. As a father tolerates the impudence of his son, a friend the impertinence of a friend, or a husband the familiarity of his wife, please tolerate the wrongs I may have done You Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I fall down to offer You my respectful obeisances and ask Your mercy. As a father tolerates the impudence of his son, a friend th…'
11:0311:03, 2 November 2012 diff hist +1,590 N Damayanti made varieties of unparalleled food just suitable for Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu to eat. The Lord ate it continually for one year Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Damayanti made varieties of unparalleled food just suitable for Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu to eat. The Lord ate it continually …'
10:5810:58, 2 November 2012 diff hist +1,653 N Srimati Radharani is a mine filled with valuable jewels of love for Krsna. Her transcendental body is complete with unparalleled spiritual qualities Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srimati Radharani is a mine filled with valuable jewels of love for Krsna. Her transcendental body is complete with unparalleled …'
10:5310:53, 2 November 2012 diff hist +1,376 N When Lord Krsna sees the gopis, His joy increases, and His unparalleled sweetness increases also Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Lord Krsna sees the gopis, His joy increases, and His unparalleled sweetness increases also"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Mayapur…'
10:4810:48, 2 November 2012 diff hist +5,805 N The Lord killed many undesirable kings in His time, and as a ksatriya He fought chivalrously. He is famous as the asamaurdhva, unparalleled. No one is equal to or greater than Him Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The Lord killed many undesirable kings in His time, and as a ksatriya He fought chivalrously. He is famous as the asamaurdhva, un…'
10:3510:35, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,132 N Ravana was an aggressor against Rama because he kidnapped Rama's wife, Sita, but Lord Rama gave him sufficient lessons, unparalleled in the history of the world. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Ravana was an aggressor against Rama because Ravana kidnapped Rama's wife, Sita, but Lord Rama gave him sufficient lessons, unpar…'
10:2510:25, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,328 N The four brahmana sages (Kumaras) were nevertheless extremely delighted to behold Him (Lord Visnu), and they experienced a thrill throughout their bodies Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The four brahmana sages were nevertheless extremely delighted to behold Him, and they experienced a thrill throughout their bodie…'
10:1510:15, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,260 N You (Arjuna) cannot see Me with your present eyes. Therefore I (Lord Krsna) give you divine eyes. Behold My mystic opulence Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"you cannot see Me with your present eyes. Therefore I give you divine eyes. Behold My mystic opulence"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ma…'
10:1010:10, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,324 N O Arjuna, whatever you wish to see, behold at once in this body of Mine! This universal form can show you whatever you now desire to see and whatever you may want to see in the future Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O Arjuna, whatever you wish to see, behold at once in this body of Mine! This universal form can show you whatever you now desire…'
10:0110:01, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,066 N If You (Lord Krsna) think that I (Arjuna) am able to behold Your cosmic form, O my Lord, O master of all mystic power, then kindly show me that unlimited universal Self Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"If You think that I am able to behold Your cosmic form, O my Lord, O master of all mystic power, then kindly show me that unlimit…'
09:5009:50, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,455 N The first symptoms of fire are distribution of light and heat, and the existence of fire is also perceived in the stomach. Without fire we cannot digest what we eat Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The first symptoms of fire are distribution of light and heat, and the existence of fire is also perceived in the stomach. Withou…'
09:4009:40, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,343 N Devotees are related to the Supreme Personality of Godhead in any of five transcendental mellows - namely neutrality, servitorship, friendship, parenthood and conjugal love. These relationships with the Lord are eternal Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"devotees are related to the Supreme Personality of Godhead in any of five transcendental mellows—namely neutrality, servitorshi…'
09:3509:35, 2 November 2012 diff hist +5,327 N Self-realization with a sense of servitude for the Lord is certainly transcendental, but when a sense of fraternity is added the relationship develops, and as affection increases, this relationship develops into parenthood and conjugal love Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"self-realization with a sense of servitude for the Lord is certainly transcendental, but when a sense of fraternity is added the …'
09:2809:28, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,453 N The different rasas are also divided into two kinds of ecstasy, called yoga and viyoga, or meeting and separation. In friendship and parenthood, the feelings of meeting and separation are various Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The different rasas are also divided into two kinds of ecstasy, called yoga and viyoga, or meeting and separation. In the rasas o…'
09:2209:22, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,659 N The mellow of parenthood puts the devotee in the position of a maintainer. Indeed, without formality the devotee takes the position of maintainer and regards the Lord as the object of maintenance Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The mellow of parenthood puts the devotee in the position of a maintainer. Indeed, without formality the devotee takes the positi…'
09:1709:17, 2 November 2012 diff hist +2,602 N There are also different types of bhaktas, or devotees, on the platforms of neutrality, servitude, friendship, parenthood and conjugal love Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are also different types of bhaktas, or devotees, on the platforms of neutrality, servitude, friendship, parenthood and con…'
09:0709:07, 2 November 2012 diff hist +4,425 N One should not lament over the artificial relationship of parenthood, which is ultimately controlled by the Supreme Lord Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should not lament over the artificial relationship of parenthood, which is ultimately controlled by the Supreme Lord"}} {{not…'
08:4908:49, 2 November 2012 diff hist +3,529 N Sex life, intoxication and meat eating are general tendencies of human society, but a regulated householder does not indulge in unrestricted sex life and other sense gratifications. BG 1972 purports Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sex life, intoxication and meat-eating are general tendencies of human society, but a regulated householder does not indulge in u…'

20:0520:05, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,172 N Association with devotees is made possible by hearing them attentively, by asking them relevant questions, by supplying them food and by accepting food from them, and by giving them charity and by accepting from them whatever they offer Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Association with devotees is made possible by hearing them attentively, by asking them relevant questions, by supplying them food…'
19:5719:57, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,199 N The devotee in the first or uppermost class is described as follows. He is very expert in the study of relevant scriptures, and he is also expert in putting forward arguments in terms of those scriptures Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The devotee in the first or uppermost class is described as follows. He is very expert in the study of relevant scriptures, and h…'
19:4819:48, 1 November 2012 diff hist +5,286 N One should approach a Krsna conscious person with all humility, put relevant questions to him and not challenge him. If one were to challenge him, such a highly elevated Krsna conscious person would not be available to receive any tangible service Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should approach a Krsna conscious person with all humility, put relevant questions to him and not challenge him. If one were …'
19:4119:41, 1 November 2012 diff hist +7,985 N Apart from the relevant scriptural evidence forwarded by Srila Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami, there are innumerable other scriptural statements regarding Lord Caitanya’s being the Supreme Lord Himself Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Apart from the relevant scriptural evidence forwarded by Srila Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami, there are innumerable other scriptural…'
19:3519:35, 1 November 2012 diff hist +4,477 N There are two kinds of instructing spiritual masters. One is the liberated person fully absorbed in meditation in devotional service, and the other is he who invokes the disciple's spiritual consciousness by means of relevant instructions Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One is the liberated person fully absorbed in meditation in devotional service, and the other is he who invokes the disciple's sp…'
19:2919:29, 1 November 2012 diff hist +2,006 N Vidura asked all relevant questions of Maitreya because he knew well that Maitreya was the right person to reply to all the points of his inquiries Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Vidura asked all relevant questions of Maitreya because he knew well that Maitreya was the right person to reply to all the point…'
19:1719:17, 1 November 2012 diff hist +2,046 N Srimad-Bhagavatam is transcendental because it has nothing to do with anything mundane Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Srimad-Bhagavatam is transcendental to all of them because it has nothing to do with anything mundane"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ma…'
19:0919:09, 1 November 2012 diff hist +5,000 N To attain perfection in yoga practice or meditation, one must act in devotional service by hearing, chanting, remembering, etc Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"to attain perfection in yoga practice or meditation, one must act in devotional service by hearing, chanting, remembering, etc"}}…'

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