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"The process of speaking in spiritual circles is to say something upheld by the scriptures. One should at once quote from scriptural authority to back up what he is saying. At the same time, such talk should be very pleasurable to the ear. By such discussions, one may derive the highest benefit and elevate human society. There is a limitless stock of Vedic literature, and one should study this. This is called penance of speech."
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The second of the three "internal modes" is samvit-sakti (cit)—the
Tue, November 7, 2006 - 4:01 PM
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Lords "knowledge" potency. It is between this energy and the external energy (maya), that the marginal energy—the living entities (jivas), exist . It is understood that the marginal energy is emanating from the samvit-sakti. It is this potency through which the Lord "knows Himself and causes others to know Him" as well. When the jivas are covered by maya, they forget the Lord and their eternal relationship with Him, a... read more
There are three spiritual modes of internal energy called
Tue, November 7, 2006 - 3:53 PM
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sandhini-sakti, samvit-sakti, and hladhini-sakti. Over the next few weeks each of these component parts will be discussed, beginning with this paper on sandhini-sakti. Eternality, or sat, is conducted by the sandhini potency, and is the impersonal Brahman (brahmajyoti) feature of Godhead. Being limitless, it extends in all directions—three fourths in Vaikuntha, and one fourth as the resting place of this cosmic manifestation, ... read more
In 1950 Srila Prabhupada retired from married life, adopting the vanaprastha (retired) order to devote more time to his studies and writing. He traveled to the holy city of Vrndavana, where he lived in humble circumstances in the historic temple of Sri Sri Radha-Damodara. There he engaged for several years in deep study and writing. He accepted the renounced order of life (sanyasa) in 1959.
Thu, September 7, 2006 - 11:51 AM
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------------------ The following is a letter is a Lecture on the Disappearance Day of His Divine Gr... read more
Caitanya Caritamrta:
Thu, September 7, 2006 - 10:40 AM
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Antya-lila, Chapter 11. www.vedabase.net/cc/antya/11/en1 CC Antya 11.1: Let me offer my respectful obeisances unto Haridasa Thakura and his master, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, who danced with the body of Haridasa Thakura on His lap. CC Antya 11.2: All glories to Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, who is very merciful and who is very dear to Advaita Acarya and Lord Nityananda! CC Antya 11.3: All glories to the master of Srinivasa Thakura! All glories to the m... read more
by: Srila Prabhupada Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur
Mon, September 4, 2006 - 4:18 PM
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"We avail of the opportunity offered by the Anniversary Celebrations of the advent of Thakur Bhaktivinode to reflect on the right method of obtaining those benefits that have been made accessible to humanity by the grace of this great devotee of Krishna. Thakur Bhaktivinode has been specifically kind to those unfortunate persons who are engrossed in mental speculation of all kinds. This is the prevalent malady of the present Age. The ot... read more
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