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Astonishment and Chivalry ASTONISHMENT The ecstasy of astonishment in devotional service is perceived in two ways: directly, by the experience …
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Astonishment and Chivalry
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The ecstasy of astonishment in devotional service is perceived in two ways: directly, by the experience of one’s own eyes, …
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When Nārada came to see the activities of the Lord at Dvārakā and he saw that Kṛṣṇa was present within …
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An instance of astonishment in devotional service by indirect perception occurred when Mahārāja Parīkṣit heard from Śukadeva Gosvāmī about Kṛṣṇa’s …
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There is another example of indirect astonishment. Trying to test Kṛṣṇa to see if He were truly the Supreme Personality …
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Similarly, when there was a forest fire in the Bhāṇḍīra-vana, Kṛṣṇa instructed His friends to close their eyes tightly, and …
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The activities of a person, even if they are not very extraordinary, create an impression of wonder in the heart …
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When on account of love and devotional service for the Lord there is special valorous enthusiasm, the resultant activities are …
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When a friend wants to satisfy Kṛṣṇa by performing some chivalrous activities, the friend becomes the challenger and Kṛṣṇa Himself …