Krishna Leela Series - Part 65 - Lord Krishna's Daily Activities

1. KRISHNA BHAKTI SANGHA PRESENTS THE PERFECT HOUSE HOLDER SHREE KRISHNA 65TH DISCOURSE - CHAPTER 70 LORD KRISHNA’S DAILY ACTIVITIES

2. BEFORE READING SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM SB: 1.2.4 - Before reciting this Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, which is the very means of conquest, one should offer respectful obeisances unto the Personality of Godhead, Nārāyaṇa, unto Nara-nārāyaṇa Ṛṣi, the supermost human being, unto mother Sarasvatī, the goddess of learning, and unto Śrīla Vyāsadeva, the author. nārāyaṇaḿ namaskṛtya naraḿ caiva narottamam devīḿ sarasvatīḿ vyāsaḿ tato jayam udīrayet BENEFIT OF READING SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM DAILY SB: 1.2.18 - By regular attendance in classes on the Bhāgavatam and by rendering of service to the pure devotee, all that is troublesome to the heart is almost completely destroyed, and loving service unto the Personality of Godhead, who is praised with transcendental songs, is established as an irrevocable fact. naṣṭa-prāyeṣv abhadreṣu nityaḿ bhāgavata-sevayā bhagavaty uttama-śloke bhaktir bhavati naiṣṭhikī

3. Krishna got nothing to do BG:3.22- O son of Påthä, there is no work prescribed for Me within all the three planetary systems. Nor am I in want of anything, nor have I a need to obtain anything—and yet I am engaged in prescribed duties. na me pärthästikartavyaà triñulokeñukiïcana nänaväptamaväptavyaà vartaeva ca karmaëi natasyakäryaàkaraëaà ca vidyate (ÇvetäçvataraUpaniñad 6.7–8) He does not possess bodily form like that of an ordinary living entity. Then why He works ? yadyadäcaratiçreñöhas tat tad evetarojanaù sayatpramäëaàkurute lokas tad anuvartate BG:3.21- Whatever action a great man performs, common men follow. And whatever standards he sets by exemplary acts, all the world pursues. We should Follow, not Imitate

4. WHAT BENEFIT WE GET BY HEARING KRISHNA’S ACTIVITY ? janma karma ca me divyam evaàyovettitattvataù tyaktvädehaàpunarjanma naitimämeti so ’rjuna BG:4.9 - One who knows the transcendental nature of My appearance and activities does not, upon leaving the body, take his birth again in this material world, but attains My eternal abode, O Arjuna.

5. LORD KRISHNA’S ACTIVITIES Wakes up 3 hours before sunrise Krishna’s wives condemn crowing cocks Aroma of PArijAta flower, Krishna will smell Humming bees, birds sweet sounds – professional chanter prayers Rukmini Devi’s disgust at BrAhma MuhUrta Time Krishna washes His mouth, hand, feet Sits down & meditates on Himself

6. LORD KRISHNA’S MEDITATION & OURS We must follow Krishna, not imitate Krishna is Krishna, He teaches us. We must meditate on RadhA Krishna Chanting Hare Krishna – Meditation Feel pleased & satisfied Why we cannot meditate on ourselves? Our body is material & changes Krishna’s body is eternal. Our limbs – limited function SvajAtIya - vijAtIya

7. LORD KRISHNA’S MEDITATION & OURS –Cont.. angAniyasyasakalendriya- Vrttimanti BS: 5.32 - Each of the limbs of that transcendental figure possesses in Himself, the full-fledged functions of all the organs. - Offerings Krishna’s expansions & incarnations - Like waves, innumerable dīpārcireva hi daśāntaramabhyupetya BS: 5.46 – Lighted up candles gives same power. All incarnations are equally powerful. But Krishna is the source of all the Incarnations. So, He meditates on His own self

8. LORD KRISHNA’S MEDITATION & OURS –Cont.. Our existence is dependent Eg: without light, we cannot see. Krishna is independent. Some say Krishna’s body material BG:4.6 – By AtmaMAyA- comes with transcendental form Body – BS:5.1 Sad cid AnandaVigraha Original source of all creation, maintenance & dissolution He is Brahman, Paramatma & Bhagavan So He mediates on Himself.

9. LORD KRISHNA’S ACTIVITY AFTER MEDITATION Bathes with clear, sanctified water in early morning Changes into fresh clothing & cover with wrapper Religious duties – Offers oblations in the sacrificial fire & silently chants Gayathri mantra Prayers to Sun God Devas are limbs of Krishna Tarpana - Pleasing Tarpana to Devas, Forefathers & Superiors

10. LORD KRISHNA’S ACTIVITY AFTER MEDITATION Cow charity – 13084 decorated cows with calves to BrAhmanas Cows with calves – peaceful & tame Go BrAhmanaHitAya ca – Welfare of cows & Brahmanas Touches auspicious items like milk, honey, Ghee, gold & fire Wears yellow silk garment & kaustubha Jewel, smears sandal wood pulp Jewel & Ornaments will look beautiful when Krishna wears them

11. MANGALA ARATHI - PRAYER TO SPIRITUAL MASTER SrilaVishvanathaChakravartiThakura, who appeared in the middle of the seventeenth century, is a great spiritual master in the Krsna conscious chain of gurus and disciples. He says, "One who, with great care and alteration, loudly recites this beautiful prayer to the spiritual master during the Brahma-muhurta obtains direct service to Krsna, the Lord of Vrndavana, at the time of his death."

12. LORD KRISHNA’S ACTIVITIES AFTER CHARITY & DECORATION Pleases all the men of different caste By fulfilling their desires Lord Is happy when he was them Happy – Not like currentleaders Flower garlands, fragrant cosmetics, sandal wood pulp, etc. are distributed DAruka stands withfoldedhand and wonderful chariot. With Uddhava & Satyaki, Lord starts for SudharmAassembly Queens look at him with womanly gestures. Lord smiles and attracts them. They feel separation.

13. Sudharma from heavenly planet No 6 material pangs – Hunger, thirst, lamentation, illusion, old age & death Lord says good-bye to the queens & becomes one & enters Sudharma How we can make our place Sudharma? Krishna sits on exalted royal throne surrounded by Yadu dynasty heroes. Professional jokers, dancers, musicians, ballet girls makes lord happy by their Performances – we must follow BrahmanAs Vedic Hymns - Lord & His Associates are very much pleased

14. ONCE UPON A TIME IN SUDHARMA ….. A person arrivesat the gateway & is brought before the Lord. Messenger of Kings (20,000) imprisoned by JarAsandha Messenger’s Glorification: custom Fully surrendered devotees know slightly about You by Your grace Not surrendered, suffers due to Birth, Death cycle Fruitiveactivities have results Past deeds, we suffer Surrender to Krishna – Krishna saves from reactions

15. Protects the surrendered & Destroys the miscreants Material condition – bearing the burden of this dead body We gave up devotional life, so suffering Who is JarAsandha? Ten thousand elephants’ power 17 times defeated, 18th time human behaviour(KAlayavana & Muchukunda Pastime), puffed up Surrendered soul - please save us

16. NAradaMuni – Krishna’s respect He is worshipableeven for Lord Shiva & Brahma but He sets an example Krishna: You are perfect space man How is everything in the 3 worlds & How are the PAndavAsdoing? NArada: You are supersoul, You know everything & prayers Water washes Krishna’s lotus feet Flows as MandAkini – Higher planet Lower planet-Bhogavati, Earth-Ganges As per Your role, enquiring about Your cousins

17. Yudhisthirahad material opulences better than even Brahmaloka RAjasUya Sacrifice – no need for material benefit RAjasUya Sacrifice – Just to see You Before Naradaji’sarrival – discussion on how to attack JarAsandha’s kingdom Krishna – Uddhavais well wisher & your counsel is always right Uddhavaknows, Krishna is playing as Ordinary person, begins to speak ???

18. HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE HARE RAMA HARE RAMA RAMA RAMA HARE HARE