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Bhagavad Gita As It IsReferences to text BG 5.29 |
BG 5.29: A person in full consciousness of Me, knowing Me to be the ultimate beneï¬ciary of all sacriï¬ces and austerities, the Supreme Lord of all planets and demigods, and the benefactor and well-wisher of all living entities, attains peace from the pangs of material miseries.
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| Although Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa was constantly by their sides, as well as exclusively alone, His feet appeared to them to be newer and newer. The goddess of fortune, although by nature always restless and moving, could not quit the Lord’s feet. So what woman can be detached from those feet, having once taken shelter of them? Lord Krishna's Entrance into Dvaraka |
| SB 1.11.33 |
| Unless the gross materialist develops a sense of loving service unto the Supreme Lord, the seer of both the transcendental and material worlds, he should remember or meditate upon the universal form of the Lord at the end of his prescribed duties. The Lord in the Heart |
| SB 2.2.14 |
| Thus I created the ingredients and paraphernalia for offering sacrifice out of the parts of the body of the Supreme Lord, the enjoyer of the sacrifice, and I performed the sacrifice to satisfy the Lord. Purusha-sukta Confirmed |
| SB 2.6.28 |
| What are the truths regarding the living entities and the Supreme Personality of Godhead? What are their identities? What are the specific values in the knowledge in the Vedas, and what are the necessities for the spiritual master and his disciples? Further Inquires by Vidura |
| SB 3.7.38 |
| Actually a living entity is transcendental to material existence, but because of his mentality of lording it over material nature, his material existential condition does not cease, and just as in a dream, he is affected by all sorts of disadvantages. Understanding Material Nature |
| SB 3.27.4 |
| The sage Maitreya continued: O Vidura, all the progenitors of the universal population thus executed a sacrifice for thousands of years, for sacrifice is the best way to worship the Supreme Lord, Hari, the Personality of Godhead. Daksha Curses Lord Siva |
| SB 4.2.34 |
| The followers of Lord Śiva, the ghosts, were ready to injure or kill Dakṣa, but Satī stopped them by her order. She was very angry and sorrowful, and in that mood she began to condemn the process of sacrificial fruitive activities and persons who are very proud of such unnecessary and troublesome sacrifices. She especially condemned her father, speaking against him in the presence of all. Sati Quits Her Body |
| SB 4.4.10 |
| Maitreya continued: My dear sinless Vidura, Lord Viṣṇu is actually the enjoyer of the results of all sacrifices, yet because of His being the Supersoul of all living entities, He was satisfied simply with His share of the sacrificial offerings. He therefore addressed Dakṣa in a pleasing attitude. The Sacrifice Performed by Daksha |
| SB 4.7.49 |
| As long as he remained at home, Dhruva MahÄrÄja performed many great ceremonial sacrifices in order to please the enjoyer of all sacrifices, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Prescribed ceremonial sacrifices are especially meant to please Lord Viṣṇu, who is the objective of all such sacrifices and who awards the resultant benedictions. Dhruva Maharaja Goes Back to Godhead |
| SB 4.12.10 |
| The king is supposed to be pious in whose state and cities the general populace strictly observes the system of eight social orders of varṇa and ÄÅ›rama, and where all citizens engage in worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead by their particular occupations. The Story of King Vena |
| SB 4.14.18 |
| When all these PracetÄs were ordered by their father to marry and beget children, they all entered the ocean and practiced austerities and penances for ten thousand years. Thus they worshiped the master of all austerity, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Chanting the Song Sung by Lord Siva |
| SB 4.24.14 |
| My dear Lord, all living entities within this material world are mad after planning for things, and they are always busy with a desire to do this or that. This is due to uncontrollable greed. The greed for material enjoyment is always existing in the living entity, but Your Lordship is always alert, and in due course of time You strike him, just as a snake seizes a mouse and very easily swallows him. Chanting the Song Sung by Lord Siva |
| SB 4.24.66 |
| These sons and grandsons were virtually plunderers of King Purañjana’s riches, including his home, treasury, servants, secretaries and all other paraphernalia. Purañjana’s attachment for these things was very deep-rooted. Attack by Candavega on the City of King Puranjana: the Character of Kalakanya |
| SB 4.27.10 |
| When King Purañjana was being dragged with great force by the powerful Yavana, out of his gross ignorance he still could not remember his friend and well-wisher, the Supersoul. Puranjana Becomes a Woman in the Next Life |
| SB 4.28.25 |
| The brÄhmaṇa continued: My dear friend, even though you cannot immediately recognize Me, can’t you remember that in the past you had a very intimate friend? Unfortunately, you gave up My company and accepted a position as enjoyer of this material world. Puranjana Becomes a Woman in the Next Life |
| SB 4.28.53 |
| Actually, you are not the daughter of Vidarbha, nor is this man, Malayadhvaja, your well-wishing husband. Nor were you the actual husband of Purañjanī. You were simply captivated in this body of nine gates. Puranjana Becomes a Woman in the Next Life |
| SB 4.28.60 |
| One cannot avoid the order of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, not by the strength of severe austerities, an exalted Vedic education, or the power of mystic yoga, physical prowess or intellectual activities. Nor can one use his power of religion, his material opulence or any other means, either by himself or with the help of others, to defy the orders of the Supreme Lord. That is not possible for any living being, from BrahmÄ down to the ant. The Activities of Maharaja Priyavrata |
| SB 5.1.12 |
| After performing the preliminaries of various sacrifices, MahÄrÄja Bharata offered the results in the name of religion to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, VÄsudeva. In other words, he performed all the yajñas for the satisfaction of Lord VÄsudeva, Kṛṣṇa. MahÄrÄja Bharata thought that since the demigods were different parts of VÄsudeva’s body, He controls those who are explained in the Vedic mantras. By thinking in this way, MahÄrÄja Bharata was freed from all material contamination, such as attachment, lust and greed. When the priests were about to offer the sacrificial ingredients into the fire, MahÄrÄja Bharata expertly understood how the offering made to different demigods was simply an offering to the different limbs of the Lord. For instance, Indra is the arm of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and SÅ«rya [the sun] is His eye. Thus MahÄrÄja Bharata considered that the oblations offered to different demigods were actually offered unto the different limbs of Lord VÄsudeva. The Activities of King Bharata |
| SB 5.7.6 |
| Stealing or cheating another person out of his money, the conditioned soul somehow or other keeps it in his possession and escapes punishment. Then another man, named Devadatta, cheats him and takes the money away. Similarly, another man, named Viṣṇumitra, steals the money from Devadatta and takes it away. In any case, the money does not stay in one place. It passes from one hand to another. Ultimately no one can enjoy the money, and it remains the property of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The Material World as the Great Forest of Enjoyment |
| SB 5.14.24 |
| One who in this world or this life is very proud of his wealth always thinks, “I am so rich. Who can equal me?†His vision is twisted, and he is always afraid that someone will take his wealth. Indeed, he even suspects his superiors. His face and heart dry up at the thought of losing his wealth, and therefore he always looks like a wretched fiend. He is not in any way able to obtain actual happiness, and he does not know what it is to be free from anxiety. Because of the sinful things he does to earn money, augment his wealth and protect it, he is put into the hell called SÅ«cÄ«mukha, where the officials of YamarÄja punish him by stitching thread through his entire body like weavers manufacturing cloth. A Description of the Hellish Planets |
| SB 5.26.36 |
| O Lord BrahmÄ, your position within this universe is certainly most auspicious for everyone, especially the cows and brÄhmaṇas. Brahminical culture and the protection of cows can be increasingly glorified, and thus all kinds of material happiness, opulence and good fortune will automatically increase. But unfortunately, if HiraṇyakaÅ›ipu occupies your seat, everything will be lost. Hiranyakasipu's Plan to Become Immortal |
| SB 7.3.13 |
| Everyone, including the rulers of the various planets, was extremely distressed because of the severe punishment inflicted upon them by Hiraṇyakaśipu. Fearful and disturbed, unable to find any other shelter, they at last surrendered to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Viṣṇu. Hiranyakasipu Terrorizes the Universe |
| SB 7.4.21 |
| The human form of life affords one a chance to return home, back to Godhead. Therefore every living entity, especially in the human form of life, must engage in devotional service to the lotus feet of Lord Viṣṇu. This devotional service is natural because Lord Viṣṇu, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is the most beloved, the master of the soul, and the well-wisher of all other living beings. Prahlada Instructs His Demoniac Schoolmates |
| SB 7.6.2 |
| O my Lord, I am Your unmotivated servant, and You are my eternal master. There is no need of our being anything other than master and servant. You are naturally my master, and I am naturally Your servant. We have no other relationship. Prahlada, the Best Among Exalted Devotees |
| SB 7.10.6 |
| The Supreme Personality of Godhead, ÅšrÄ« Kṛṣṇa, is the enjoyer of sacrificial offerings. Yet although His Lordship eats the oblations offered in the fire, my dear King, He is still more satisfied when nice food made of grains and ghee is offered to Him through the mouths of qualified brÄhmaṇas. Ideal Family Life |
| SB 7.14.17 |
| O King of the earth, it has been decided by expert, learned scholars that only the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, in whom all that is moving or nonmoving within this universe is resting and from whom everything is coming, is the best person to whom everything must be given. Ideal Family Life |
| SB 7.14.34 |
| When the yogī regularly practices in this way, in a short time his heart becomes fixed and free from disturbance, like a fire without flames or smoke. Instructions for Civilized Human Beings |
| SB 7.15.34 |
| Then there appeared the goddess of fortune, RamÄ, who is absolutely dedicated to being enjoyed by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. She appeared like electricity, surpassing the lightning that might illuminate a marble mountain. The Churning of the Milk Ocean |
| SB 8.8.8 |
| My dear Aditi, engage in devotional service to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is the master of everything, who can subdue everyone’s enemies, and who sits within everyone’s heart. Only that Supreme Person — Kṛṣṇa, or VÄsudeva — can bestow all auspicious benedictions upon everyone, for He is the spiritual master of the universe. Executing the Payo-vrata Process of Worship |
| SB 8.16.20 |
| Bali MahÄrÄja said: O son of a brÄhmaṇa, Your instructions are as good as those of learned and elderly persons. Nonetheless, You are a boy, and Your intelligence is insufficient. Thus You are not very prudent in regard to Your self-interest. Lord Vamanadeva Begs Charity from Bali Maharaja |
| SB 8.19.18 |
| ÅšukrÄcÄrya said: My Lord, You are the enjoyer and lawgiver in all performances of sacrifice, and You are the yajña-puruá¹£a, the person to whom all sacrifices are offered. If one has fully satisfied You, where is the chance of discrepancies or faults in his performances of sacrifice? The Demigods Regain the Heavenly Planets |
| SB 8.23.15 |
| In performing his prescribed duties as king, MahÄrÄja AmbarÄ«á¹£a always offered the results of his royal activities to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, who is the enjoyer of everything and is beyond the perception of material senses. He certainly took advice from brÄhmaṇas who were faithful devotees of the Lord, and thus he ruled the planet earth without difficulty. Ambarisha Maharaja Offended by Durvasa Muni |
| SB 9.4.21 |
| In this way, Saubhari Muni enjoyed sense gratification in the material world, but he was not at all satisfied, just as a fire never ceases blazing if constantly supplied with drops of fat. The Downfall of Saubhari Muni |
| SB 9.6.48 |
| It is by the influence of the Supreme Lord’s mÄyÄ that I am wrongly thinking that Nanda MahÄrÄja is my husband, that Kṛṣṇa is my son, and that because I am the queen of Nanda MahÄrÄja, all the wealth of cows and calves are my possessions and all the cowherd men and their wives are my subjects. Actually, I also am eternally subordinate to the Supreme Lord. He is my ultimate shelter. Lord Krishna Shows the Universal Form Within His Mouth |
| SB 10.8.42 |
| O King, in your very next life you will become an excellent brÄhmaṇa, the greatest well-wisher of all creatures, and certainly come to Me alone. The Deliverance of Mucukunda |
| SB 10.51.63 |
| RukmÄ« gave his granddaughter RocanÄ to his daughter’s son, Aniruddha, despite Rukmī’s relentless feud with Lord Hari. Although RukmÄ« considered this marriage irreligious, he wanted to please his sister, bound as he was by the ropes of affection. Lord Balarama Slays Rukmi |
| SB 10.61.25 |
| A devotee should not see anything as being separate from the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa. Ether, fire, air, water, earth, the sun and other luminaries, all living beings, the directions, trees and other plants, the rivers and oceans — whatever a devotee experiences he should consider to be an expansion of Kṛṣṇa. Thus seeing everything that exists within creation as the body of the Supreme Lord, Hari, the devotee should offer his sincere respects to the entire expansion of the Lord’s body. Maharaja Nimi Meets the Nine Yogendras |
| SB 11.2.41 |
| One should never indulge in excessive affection or concern for anyone or anything; otherwise one will have to experience great suffering, just like the foolish pigeon. Lord Krishna Instructs Uddhava |
| SB 11.7.52 |
| One who has executed sacrificial performances and pious works for My satisfaction, and who thus worships Me with fixed attention, obtains unflinching devotional service unto Me. By the excellent quality of his service such a worshiper obtains realized knowledge of Me. The Symptoms of Conditioned and Liberated Living Entities |
| SB 11.11.47 |