URVASI CURSES ARJUNA

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  Srila Prabhupada: In one sense, Indra is the real father of Arjuna, and therefore indirectly he wanted to entertain Arjuna with the famous society girl of heaven, Urvaśī, the celebrated beauty. The society girls of … Read More

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What if the World Stops Existing?

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  Srila Jiva Gosvami poses the following question: Since devotional service easily awards one liberation, isn’t it possible that everyone will be liberated and the world will no longer exist? The great acarya answers that there … Read More

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Krishna ultimately eventually expands as Maha Vishnu

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Krishna ultimately eventually expands as Maha Vishnu (Karanodakshayi Vishnu) and through His dreaming, creates all the massive material universes (Brahmandas) Deep inside each Brahmanda universal shell, Maha Vishnu expands as Garbhodakashayi Vishnu. And from Garbhodakashayi Vishnu, … Read More

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Adrika

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  A nymph (devastri). There is a story in Devi Bhagavata about her being cursed by a Brahmin and turned into a fish. She was the mother of Matsya and Satyavati. The name Adrika means “small … Read More

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Adhiratha

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  Foster father of Karna.   1) Lineage. Descended from Visnu thus: Brahma – Atri – Candra-Pururavas – Ayus – Nahusa – Yayati – Anudruhyu – Sadanara – Kalanara – Srnjaya-Titiksa – Krsadratha – Homa – … Read More

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