User contributions for Anurag
17 January 2026
- 12:5612:56, 17 January 2026 diff hist +7,463 N Essence of All Scriptures - Surrender to Kṛṣṇa Created page with "The Vedic literatures are vast and multifaceted, offering guidance for every stage of human life. However, navigating this immense library can be daunting. Śrīla Prabhupāda clarifies that the purpose of all these writings is singular. Whether one studies the ''Vedas'', the ''Purāṇas'', or the ''Upaniṣads'', the ultimate conclusion—the essence of all scriptures—is to understand and surrender to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa. <div class="toc-..."
- 12:3912:39, 17 January 2026 diff hist 0 m Equal to Everyone - The Symptom of a Mahātmā Anurag moved page Equal to Everyone - Spiritual Standard to Equal to Everyone - The Symptom of a Mahātmā
- 09:2209:22, 17 January 2026 diff hist −14 Freedom from the Urge to Enjoy or Suffer No edit summary
- 09:1309:13, 17 January 2026 diff hist +6,109 N Equality - Myth and Reality Created page with "Modern society often champions the slogans of "equality, fraternity, and liberty," yet the world remains plagued by conflict and exploitation. Śrīla Prabhupāda challenges the secular understanding of equality, labeling much of it as "artificial" or a "false show." He argues that on the material platform, equality is a myth because nature itself enforces diversity in bodies, abilities, and ''karma''. Acknowledging these differences is not discrimination but realism. Th..."
- 09:0409:04, 17 January 2026 diff hist +5,222 N True Equality Is Spiritual Created page with "In a world fractured by discrimination and strife, the search for equality is constant. However, Śrīla Prabhupāda teaches that genuine equality cannot be found on the physical platform, where differences are inherent. True equality is spiritual. It arises from the vision of ''samaḥ sarveṣu bhūteṣu''—seeing all living entities with equal vision. This transcendental perspective recognizes that while bodies differ, every living being is an eternal part and parce..."
- 08:5908:59, 17 January 2026 diff hist +7,826 N Spiritual Basis of Equal Vision Created page with "In the material world, vision is usually dictated by the external covering of the body, leading to discrimination based on race, species, and social status. However, Śrīla Prabhupāda teaches that true knowledge culminates in "equal vision" (''sama-darśana''). This spiritual perception allows one to see beyond the temporary material dress and recognize the eternal spirit soul present in every living being. According to the ''Bhagavad-gītā'', this ability to see the..."
- 08:2008:20, 17 January 2026 diff hist +6 Awakening from Darkness of Ignorance No edit summary
- 08:1908:19, 17 January 2026 diff hist +8 Leaving this World of Darkness No edit summary
- 08:1808:18, 17 January 2026 diff hist +6 Dissipating Darkness of Ignorance No edit summary
- 08:1408:14, 17 January 2026 diff hist −4 Developing Enthusiasm for Kṛṣṇa Consciousness No edit summary Tag: Manual revert
- 08:1408:14, 17 January 2026 diff hist +4 Developing Enthusiasm for Kṛṣṇa Consciousness No edit summary Tag: Reverted
- 07:3707:37, 17 January 2026 diff hist −6 Respiritualizing the Entire Human Society No edit summary
- 07:1207:12, 17 January 2026 diff hist +7,874 N No One Is Equal to Kṛṣṇa Created page with "The unique position of Lord Kṛṣṇa is defined by the Sanskrit term ''asamordhva''—no one is equal to or greater than Him. Śrīla Prabhupāda repeatedly emphasizes this axiom to counter the misconceptions of impersonalists and pseudo-incarnations who claim to be God. While the living entities are qualitatively one with Kṛṣṇa, they are eternally subordinate. Even the greatest demigods and powerful expansions of the Lord acknowledge Kṛṣṇa's supremacy. Ho..."
- 06:5306:53, 17 January 2026 diff hist +7,993 N Fallacy of Becoming Equal to God Created page with "The desire to be equal to God is the fundamental illusion of the conditioned soul. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that while the living entity shares the same spiritual quality as the Lord, the claim of being equal in all respects is a "rascaldom" that perpetuates material bondage. The ''Vedas'' define the Supreme Personality of Godhead as ''asamordhva'', meaning that no one is equal to or greater than Him. Although modern philosophies may encourage the idea that "everyone..."
- 06:3106:31, 17 January 2026 diff hist +7,530 N Equal to Everyone - The Symptom of a Mahātmā Created page with "In the material world, equality is often a political slogan, but in the ''Vedas'', it is a profound spiritual realization. Śrīla Prabhupāda defines the quality of being "equal to everyone" as the symptom of a self-realized soul. Known in Sanskrit as ''sama-darśana'', this vision sees beyond the external coverings of the body to the eternal spirit soul within. Both the Supreme Personality of Godhead and His pure devotees exhibit this quality, offering their mercy and..."
- 04:2904:29, 17 January 2026 diff hist 0 m Freedom from the Urge to Enjoy or Suffer Anurag moved page Freedom from Urge to Enjoy or Suffer to Freedom from the Urge to Enjoy or Suffer
- 04:2904:29, 17 January 2026 diff hist 0 m Respiritualizing the Entire Human Society Anurag moved page Respiritualizing Entire Human Society to Respiritualizing the Entire Human Society
- 04:2804:28, 17 January 2026 diff hist 0 m Origin and Misuse of Our Enjoying Spirit Anurag moved page Origin and Misuse of Enjoying Spirit to Origin and Misuse of Our Enjoying Spirit
- 04:2704:27, 17 January 2026 diff hist 0 m Entrapped Conditioned Souls Anurag moved page Entrapped Conditioned Soul to Entrapped Conditioned Souls
16 January 2026
- 18:0018:00, 16 January 2026 diff hist +7,766 N Vedic Conception of Equal Rights Created page with "The modern call for "equal rights" is analyzed by Śrīla Prabhupāda through the lens of Vedic knowledge, revealing a distinction between artificial material equality and genuine spiritual equality. He explains that on the material platform, absolute equality is impossible due to the dictates of natural law. However, on the spiritual platform, the Vedic system offers a profound equality that transcends gender, race, and even species. In a true Kṛṣṇa conscious soci..."
- 17:4617:46, 16 January 2026 diff hist +7,732 N Entrapped Conditioned Souls Created page with "The term "entrapped conditioned soul" describes the precarious position of the living entity in the material world. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that this entrapment is not accidental but is a result of the living being's own choice to attempt to dominate material nature. Having selected this risky path, the soul is confined by the strict laws of nature, encased within material bodies, and bound by the illusory energy, ''māyā''. This state is characterized by a struggl..."
- 17:3317:33, 16 January 2026 diff hist +8,401 N Respiritualizing the Entire Human Society Created page with "The scope of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is global and all-encompassing. Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasizes that this movement is not meant for a specific nation or community but is a cultural presentation designed for the "respiritualization of the entire human society." In the current Age of Kali, humanity faces a crisis of leadership and values, resulting in widespread chaos. The teachings of the Vedas, specifically the ''Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam'', offer the neces..."
- 17:1817:18, 16 January 2026 diff hist +7,913 N Origin and Misuse of Our Enjoying Spirit Created page with "The drive to enjoy is natural to the living entity. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that because the soul is part and parcel of God—who is the supreme enjoyer—it inherits the quality of seeking pleasure. This is confirmed in the ''Vedānta-sūtra'' by the phrase ''ānanda-mayo ’bhyāsāt''. However, the conditioned soul's attempt to exercise this enjoying spirit independently of Kṛṣṇa is the cause of their fall into material existence. The path of spiritual life..."
- 17:0917:09, 16 January 2026 diff hist +7,468 N Consequences of Enjoying Sense Gratification Created page with "The drive to enjoy the material senses is often portrayed by modern civilization as the goal of life, but the Vedic literature reveals it to be a dangerous trap with dire consequences. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that every attempt to enjoy sense gratification binds the living entity further to the material world. It acts as the fuel for the cycle of birth and death, degrades the consciousness, and ultimately serves as the greatest enemy of the self. Far from being free..."
- 17:0417:04, 16 January 2026 diff hist +7,780 N Illusion of Enjoying Sense Gratification Created page with "The fundamental illusion of the conditioned soul is the belief that one can become happy by gratifying the material senses. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that the living entity, originally a servant of God, comes to the material world with the desire to imitate Kṛṣṇa and enjoy independently. This propensity to enjoy sense gratification is the engine that drives the cycle of birth and death. While the materialist thinks they are the master of their destiny, they are..."
- 16:4516:45, 16 January 2026 diff hist 0 m Leaving this World of Darkness Anurag moved page Leaving the World of Darkness to Leaving this World of Darkness
- 16:4516:45, 16 January 2026 diff hist 0 m Cycle of Enjoying or Suffering Anurag moved page Cycle to Enjoy or Suffer to Cycle of Enjoying or Suffering
- 11:5711:57, 16 January 2026 diff hist +5,210 N Freedom from the Urge to Enjoy or Suffer Created page with "While the material world forces the living entity to enjoy or suffer the results of their actions, the process of Kṛṣṇa consciousness offers a way out. Śrīla Prabhupāda teaches that the soul is transcendental to the material qualities. By engaging in ''bhakti-yoga'', one works under the direction of the Supreme Lord, thereby incurring no ''karma''. This freedom from reaction breaks the chain of birth and death, allowing the devotee to transcend the urge to enjoy..."
- 11:2911:29, 16 January 2026 diff hist +5,563 N Cycle of Enjoying or Suffering Created page with "Life in the material world is a continuous cycle of enjoying and suffering the results of one's past activities. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that this duality is inescapable for the conditioned soul. Driven by the desire to lord it over material nature, the living entity is awarded a specific type of body by the laws of ''karma''. This body acts as a vehicle, or machine, through which one experiences the destiny they have created for themselves. <div class="toc-right">..."
- 07:0507:05, 16 January 2026 diff hist +6,269 N Path to Eternal Enjoyment Created page with "Every living entity is searching for happiness, but in the material world, this search is often frustrated by the temporary nature of all phenomena. Śrīla Prabhupāda teaches that real happiness is not a fleeting sensation but an eternal state of being. By re-establishing our relationship with the Supreme Personality of Godhead, we can access a reservoir of pleasure that never ends. This is the goal of human life: to stop the struggle for limited, artificial enjoyment..."
- 06:5906:59, 16 January 2026 diff hist −12 Leaving this World of Darkness No edit summary
- 06:5806:58, 16 January 2026 diff hist +6,315 N Leaving this World of Darkness Created page with "The material world is often perceived as a place of variety and color, but the Vedas define its fundamental quality as ''tamas'', or darkness. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that this universe is constitutionally dark, necessitating the presence of the sun, moon, and fire to make life possible. This physical darkness is a reflection of the spiritual ignorance that pervades material existence. The goal of human life, therefore, is to heed the Vedic call to leave this dark r..."
- 06:3006:30, 16 January 2026 diff hist +7,386 N Awakening from Darkness of Ignorance Created page with "In the Vedic tradition, the conditioned state of the living entity is often described as ''ajñāna-timira''—the darkness of ignorance. This darkness is not an external lack of light, but an internal covering of the soul's consciousness. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that just as a person sleeping at night forgets their waking life, the soul covered by the material energy forgets its eternal relationship with Kṛṣṇa. The journey of spiritual life is the process of..."
- 06:0606:06, 16 January 2026 diff hist +7,073 N Dissipating Darkness of Ignorance Created page with "The Vedas describe the material world as a place of darkness (''tamas''). This darkness is not merely the absence of photons but a profound ignorance that covers the living entity's true identity. Śrīla Prabhupāda consistently contrasts this gloomy condition with the brilliance of the spiritual world, urging humanity to heed the Vedic call to move from darkness to light. By taking shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is compared to the sun, the dense fog..."
15 January 2026
- 19:4219:42, 15 January 2026 diff hist −6 Standardizing Society According to Authority No edit summary
- 19:4019:40, 15 January 2026 diff hist 0 m Social and Legal Principles According to Manu-saṁhitā Anurag moved page Social and Legal Principles According to Manu-samhita to Social and Legal Principles According to Manu-saṁhitā
- 19:4019:40, 15 January 2026 diff hist +8 Social and Legal Principles According to Manu-saṁhitā No edit summary
- 19:3819:38, 15 January 2026 diff hist +27 Secrets of Success in Devotional Service to God No edit summary
- 19:1819:18, 15 January 2026 diff hist 0 m Secrets of Success in Devotional Service to God Anurag moved page Secrets of Success In Devotional Service To God to Secrets of Success in Devotional Service to God
- 19:1619:16, 15 January 2026 diff hist +24 Science of Kṛṣṇa Consciousness According to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu No edit summary
- 19:1419:14, 15 January 2026 diff hist 0 m Science of Kṛṣṇa Consciousness According to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu Anurag moved page Science of Krsna Consciousness According to Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu to Science of Kṛṣṇa Consciousness According to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu
- 19:1219:12, 15 January 2026 diff hist −12 Saving Misguided Souls from Material Illusion No edit summary
- 18:5218:52, 15 January 2026 diff hist 0 Developing Enthusiasm for Kṛṣṇa Consciousness →Maintaining Enthusiasm through Discipline
- 18:4918:49, 15 January 2026 diff hist −2 Characteristics of Conditioned Stage →Helplessness and Bondage
- 18:4118:41, 15 January 2026 diff hist +11 Darkest Regions of Material Existence No edit summary
- 18:4018:40, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,826 N Darkest Regions of Material Existence Created page with "The "darkest regions of material existence" refer to the perilous destinations awaiting those who misuse the human form of life. While the material world is by nature a place of darkness (''tamas''), there are gradations of ignorance. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that through uncontrolled senses, false scholarship, and envy of the Supreme, a living entity can descend into states of profound suffering, anxiety, and eventual birth in lower species. <div class="toc-right">..."
- 18:3218:32, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,801 N Descending to Darkest Regions of Material Existence Created page with "The journey of the soul in the material world is not always upward. Without spiritual guidance and discipline, the natural tendency of the conditioned living entity is to degrade. Śrīla Prabhupāda describes this trajectory as "descending to the darkest regions of material existence." This descent is not accidental; it is the direct result of a specific mode of life characterized by uncontrolled senses, materialistic attachment, and the rejection of divine authority...."
- 18:1918:19, 15 January 2026 diff hist +7,542 N Falling into Darkest Regions of Hell Created page with "The concept of hell in Vedic knowledge is not merely a threat but a description of the natural destination for those who violate the laws of nature. The "darkest region of hell," identified as ''Andha-tāmisra'', awaits those who are driven by uncontrolled senses, envy, and gross materialism. Śrīla Prabhupāda warns that this slide into darkness is often the result of a specific lifestyle—one dedicated to maintaining the body and family through "black methods" or unf..."
- 17:1217:12, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,688 N Path to Darkest Regions of Hell Created page with "The Vedic scriptures describe hell not merely as a mythological concept, but as a real destination for those who violate the laws of nature and God. The "darkest region of hell," often referred to as ''Andha-tāmisra'', is the specific punishment for gross ignorance, cruelty, and uncontrolled sensuality. Śrīla Prabhupāda outlines the precise actions that lead a soul to this terrifying condition and, conversely, the power of devotional service to rescue even the most c..."
- 16:3616:36, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,923 N Escaping Dark Well of Ignorance Created page with "The metaphor of the "dark well" (''andha-kūpam'') serves as a stark warning against the dangers of unbridled materialistic life. Originating from the teachings of Prahlāda Mahārāja in the ''Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam'' (7.5.5), this imagery describes the condition of a person so entangled in family and social affairs that they lose all hope of spiritual emancipation. Śrīla Prabhupāda expands on this theme, explaining the deceptive nature of this trap and the urgent nece..."