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26 December 2025
- 19:0719:07, 26 December 2025 diff hist +7,017 N Pastimes of Śrī Caitanya Taking Prasādam Created page with "The pastimes of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu taking prasādam offer profound insights into the culture of Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavism, demonstrating that the act of eating, when connected to the Supreme Lord, becomes a transcendental exchange of love. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that these narratives are not mundane descriptions of meals but are educational illustrations of proper etiquette, the power of association, and the Lord's merciful nature. Whether He is accepting t..." current
- 18:5718:57, 26 December 2025 diff hist +8,092 N Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu Honoring And Distributing Prasādam Created page with "Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu's pastimes in Jagannātha Purī are intimately woven with the honoring and distribution of ''prasādam''. Through these divine interactions, the Lord demonstrated that food offered to Lord Jagannātha is absolute and nondifferent from the Lord Himself. Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasizes that these activities were not merely for eating but were spiritual lessons intended to break the false pride of rigid caste rules and to distribute the mercy of K..." current
- 17:4217:42, 26 December 2025 diff hist +8,416 N Caitanya's Moods While Accepting Prasādam Created page with "Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the Supreme Personality of Godhead appearing as His own devotee, utilized the acceptance of ''prasādam'' as a primary means to exchange loving dealings with His associates. These pastimes, recorded by the ācāryas and elucidated by Śrīla Prabhupāda, demonstrate that the Lord's eating was never driven by sense gratification but by a desire to honor the service of His devotees and the mercy of Lord Jagannātha. From grand garden picnics in..."
- 16:5516:55, 26 December 2025 diff hist +3 Sri Caitanya Accepting Prasadam with Great Pleasure No edit summary current
- 16:5416:54, 26 December 2025 diff hist −73 Sri Caitanya Accepting Prasadam with Great Pleasure No edit summary
- 16:5416:54, 26 December 2025 diff hist +8,377 N Sri Caitanya Accepting Prasadam with Great Pleasure Created page with "-- Article -- '''Sri Caitanya Accepting Prasadam with Great Pleasure''' Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, performed many pastimes centered around the honoring of ''prasādam'' to instruct His followers on the importance of sanctified food. These occasions were not mundane meals but spiritual festivals that fostered association among devotees and displayed the Lord's mercy. From grand feasts in Purī to intimate meals in the homes of His con..."
25 December 2025
- 11:5911:59, 25 December 2025 diff hist +39 N Category:Articles - First Stage Pending Proofreading Created page with "Category:List of Vanipedia Articles"
24 December 2025
- 11:5511:55, 24 December 2025 diff hist +8,112 N Defining the Most Intelligent Class of Men Created page with "'''Krsna Consciousness Is for the Most Intelligent Class of Men''' In the Vedic social conception, society is likened to a complete organic body, where different classes of men represent different limbs. The "most intelligent class of men," traditionally termed ''brāhmaṇas'', are equated to the head or the brain of the social body. Srila Prabhupada emphasizes that just as a body cannot function properly without a head, human society cannot prosper without a class of..."
23 December 2025
- 20:2820:28, 23 December 2025 diff hist +4,981 N Deep Insights into Śrīla Prabhupāda's Teachings Created page with "'''Deep Insights into Srila Prabhupada's Teachings''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings provide a profound understanding of spiritual life and philosophy. His insights guide us to delve deeply into the essence of devotion, the material world's illusory nature, and the significance of transcendental knowledge. This article explores some of his key teachings that encourage us to immerse ourselves in spiritual contemplation and realization. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div>..."
- 20:2620:26, 23 December 2025 diff hist +4,900 N A Brāhmaṇa's Role and Qualifications in Vedic Culture Created page with "'''A Brahmana's Role and Qualifications in Vedic Culture''' In Vedic culture, the position of a brahmana holds immense significance due to the responsibility of spiritual and societal guidance. The role of a brahmana is not determined by birth, but by acquiring specific qualifications and characteristics illustrated through various texts and demonstrated in one's conduct. Understanding these roles and responsibilities outlines a path for qualifying as a true brahmana...."
- 20:1320:13, 23 December 2025 diff hist +5,878 N Essence of A Sādhu's Character Created page with "'''The Essence of A Sadhu's Character''' A sadhu's character is defined by virtues that transcend ordinary understanding and material existence. Through Scriptures and spiritual teachings, a sadhu exemplifies qualities of tolerance, universal friendship, and devotion that distinguish him as a vibrant spiritual guide. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> === Tolerance and Patience === A sadhu is noted for his unsurpassed tolerance and patience, essential virtues that..."
- 20:1020:10, 23 December 2025 diff hist +8,189 N Legacy of My Guru Mahārāja - Bhaktisiddhānta's Influence and Prabhupāda's Dedication Created page with "'''Legacy of My Guru Maharaja: Bhaktisiddhanta's Influence and Prabhupada's Dedication''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura's profound influence on Srila Prabhupada is evident in the latter's unwavering dedication to his spiritual master's mission. Prabhupada's life and teachings were profoundly shaped by Bhaktisiddhanta's instructions, which Prabhupada followed with absolute faith. The legacy of Bhaktisiddhanta is carried forward through Prabhupada's efforts to spread..."
22 December 2025
- 10:0010:00, 22 December 2025 diff hist +2,315 N The Liberating Power of Full Engagement in Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Created page with "Srila Prabhupada, the founder-acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), has emphasized time and time again the significant role that engaging fully in Krsna consciousness has in imparting a life of truer meaning and purpose. He underscores that such dedicated engagement is key to attaining spiritual liberation and experiencing divine bliss. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> == The Essence of Full Engagement in Krsna Consciousness == Ac..."