THEME: RAMA NAVAMI SPECIAL
CONTENTS -
1. Rama-Rajya
2. From the Desk of The Founder Acarya (The Floating Stones)
3. Quiz Corner
4. Verse of the Month
5. Bhagavata Pravaha
6. Analogy Arena
7. Pari-prasna
1) Sage Viswamitra, a former king, had attained sainthood through intense austerities. However, he had once angered Sage Vasishtha after trying to forcibly take Vasishtha's divine cow.
2) Viswamitra was defeated by Vasishtha's powers. He then renounced his kingdom and performed intense penance in the Himalayas to gain powers to rival Vasishtha's.
3) Lord Shiva was pleased by Viswamitra's penance and appeared before him. Viswamitra's goal was to attain the status of a Brahmarishi, the highest order of sages, so that he could defeat Vas
The document provides summaries and analysis of passages from the Kalki Purana, a Hindu religious text that prophesizes the coming of the 10th avatar of Vishnu named Kalki. The passages describe signs that Kalki will appear at the end of the current age to destroy evil and reestablish righteousness. They discuss Kalki taking birth, marrying a woman named Padma, and engaging in a major battle with a leader named Jin and huge army that some interpret as being in modern-day China or North Korea based on details provided. The document analyzes similarities between the descriptions and references to things like aircraft and modern ideologies and concludes many specifics could potentially match real people and places despite being described using
This Book is the rarest attempt of its kind which brings out the true purpose of performing the basic obligation of Islam called Hajj. It delivers a guidance to any true seeker of Reality and discloses that the spiritual purpose of Hajj is not only to perform the outward rituals with complete submission to Allah but gaining the spiritual experiences of Divine presence and observation. The book opens one’s eyes to the reality that the outward journey of Hajj is resemblant to the inward journey towards Allah and is an emphasis on the fact that the worship of Hajj, when performed with the presence of heart, is a way of attaining the ultimate closeness to Allah in the worldly life. The book clarifies the misunderstood concept of shariah in the modern world that Hajj is limited only to certain rituals and convinces the reader to deliberate that Islam and Mysticism embrace each other. Following the pure form of shariah is beginning of the road which leads to the recognition of Allah.
1) Krishna and his family went on a picnic and discovered a large lizard trapped in a well. They were unable to rescue it.
2) When Krishna heard about this, he easily rescued the lizard by touching it with his hand. Upon Krishna's touch, the lizard transformed into a beautiful demigod.
3) The demigod introduced himself as King Nrga, a former king known for his extreme charity, especially towards brahmanas. He was gifted with seeing Krishna due to his past pious activities.
4) King Nrga praised Krishna before departing for heaven, and Krishna recommended following vedic principles like giving proper respect and
Theme - The Glorious Guru Parampara;
Content -Commendable Commanders, The Humility Of Our Acaryas, Pari-Prasna, Analogy Arena, Verse of the Month, Quiz Corner, Bhagavata Pravaha
The rise of the ganga culture the integrative transformation of the vedic-ep...sfih108
The document summarizes the rise of Ganga culture in India from ancient times to the present. It discusses how the drying up of the Sarasvati River led to a migration eastward to the Ganges River valley. The Ganges then became central to the development of Vedic and epic mythology in works like the Mahabharata over 1000 years. Specifically, the document focuses on the mythological and historical importance of the Ganges River goddess in integrating Vedic culture across India and providing an alternative religious path for common people through pilgrimages and worship of river goddesses like Ganga.
Krishna Leela Series - Part 64 - The Great Sage Narada Visits the Different H...Krishna Bhakti Sangha
Sage Narada hears that Lord Krishna had married 16,000 princesses simultaneously and was curious how He was managing. He visits Dvaraka to see Krishna's pastimes. Dvaraka is beautifully decorated with palaces, gardens, and temples. Narada is astonished to find Krishna engaged in different activities in each of the 16,108 palaces - playing chess, bathing, sacrificing, feeding brahmanas, and more. Though seeing the Supreme Lord engaged as a human, Narada understands Krishna is demonstrating how to sanctify household life. Narada asks Krishna's permission to spread His glories, realizing one can easily attain liberation by hearing of or supporting the preaching of
Krishna Leela Series - Part 65 - Lord Krishna's Daily ActivitiesKrishna Bhakti Sangha
1) The document describes Lord Krishna's daily activities such as waking up before sunrise, bathing, offering prayers, and meditating on his own eternal form.
2) It discusses how Krishna engages in religious ceremonies like charity and decorating himself with garlands before meeting with people.
3) Krishna meets with members of the Yadu dynasty and is entertained with music and dance before discussing important matters with advisors like Uddhava and Narada.
1) Sage Viswamitra, a former king, had attained sainthood through intense austerities. However, he had once angered Sage Vasishtha after trying to forcibly take Vasishtha's divine cow.
2) Viswamitra was defeated by Vasishtha's powers. He then renounced his kingdom and performed intense penance in the Himalayas to gain powers to rival Vasishtha's.
3) Lord Shiva was pleased by Viswamitra's penance and appeared before him. Viswamitra's goal was to attain the status of a Brahmarishi, the highest order of sages, so that he could defeat Vas
The document provides summaries and analysis of passages from the Kalki Purana, a Hindu religious text that prophesizes the coming of the 10th avatar of Vishnu named Kalki. The passages describe signs that Kalki will appear at the end of the current age to destroy evil and reestablish righteousness. They discuss Kalki taking birth, marrying a woman named Padma, and engaging in a major battle with a leader named Jin and huge army that some interpret as being in modern-day China or North Korea based on details provided. The document analyzes similarities between the descriptions and references to things like aircraft and modern ideologies and concludes many specifics could potentially match real people and places despite being described using
This Book is the rarest attempt of its kind which brings out the true purpose of performing the basic obligation of Islam called Hajj. It delivers a guidance to any true seeker of Reality and discloses that the spiritual purpose of Hajj is not only to perform the outward rituals with complete submission to Allah but gaining the spiritual experiences of Divine presence and observation. The book opens one’s eyes to the reality that the outward journey of Hajj is resemblant to the inward journey towards Allah and is an emphasis on the fact that the worship of Hajj, when performed with the presence of heart, is a way of attaining the ultimate closeness to Allah in the worldly life. The book clarifies the misunderstood concept of shariah in the modern world that Hajj is limited only to certain rituals and convinces the reader to deliberate that Islam and Mysticism embrace each other. Following the pure form of shariah is beginning of the road which leads to the recognition of Allah.
1) Krishna and his family went on a picnic and discovered a large lizard trapped in a well. They were unable to rescue it.
2) When Krishna heard about this, he easily rescued the lizard by touching it with his hand. Upon Krishna's touch, the lizard transformed into a beautiful demigod.
3) The demigod introduced himself as King Nrga, a former king known for his extreme charity, especially towards brahmanas. He was gifted with seeing Krishna due to his past pious activities.
4) King Nrga praised Krishna before departing for heaven, and Krishna recommended following vedic principles like giving proper respect and
Theme - The Glorious Guru Parampara;
Content -Commendable Commanders, The Humility Of Our Acaryas, Pari-Prasna, Analogy Arena, Verse of the Month, Quiz Corner, Bhagavata Pravaha
The rise of the ganga culture the integrative transformation of the vedic-ep...sfih108
The document summarizes the rise of Ganga culture in India from ancient times to the present. It discusses how the drying up of the Sarasvati River led to a migration eastward to the Ganges River valley. The Ganges then became central to the development of Vedic and epic mythology in works like the Mahabharata over 1000 years. Specifically, the document focuses on the mythological and historical importance of the Ganges River goddess in integrating Vedic culture across India and providing an alternative religious path for common people through pilgrimages and worship of river goddesses like Ganga.
Krishna Leela Series - Part 64 - The Great Sage Narada Visits the Different H...Krishna Bhakti Sangha
Sage Narada hears that Lord Krishna had married 16,000 princesses simultaneously and was curious how He was managing. He visits Dvaraka to see Krishna's pastimes. Dvaraka is beautifully decorated with palaces, gardens, and temples. Narada is astonished to find Krishna engaged in different activities in each of the 16,108 palaces - playing chess, bathing, sacrificing, feeding brahmanas, and more. Though seeing the Supreme Lord engaged as a human, Narada understands Krishna is demonstrating how to sanctify household life. Narada asks Krishna's permission to spread His glories, realizing one can easily attain liberation by hearing of or supporting the preaching of
Krishna Leela Series - Part 65 - Lord Krishna's Daily ActivitiesKrishna Bhakti Sangha
1) The document describes Lord Krishna's daily activities such as waking up before sunrise, bathing, offering prayers, and meditating on his own eternal form.
2) It discusses how Krishna engages in religious ceremonies like charity and decorating himself with garlands before meeting with people.
3) Krishna meets with members of the Yadu dynasty and is entertained with music and dance before discussing important matters with advisors like Uddhava and Narada.
1) King Dasaratha of Ayodhya performed a great horse sacrifice to obtain children but had none.
2) The gods in heaven complained to Brahma that the demon Ravana could not be killed due to a boon.
3) Brahma revealed Ravana was not protected against mankind. Vishnu agreed to be born as Dasaratha's sons to defeat Ravana.
4) During Dasaratha's sacrifice, a figure from the fire gave Dasaratha payasam for his wives, who each drank a portion and became pregnant with Vishnu's incarnations.
A Monthly E-Magazine from the Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha with Illuminating Perspectives on the Srimad-Bhagavatam
June 2019 | Issue 24
THE DIVINE ORDER
CONTENTS -
Bhakti from Childhood
The Divine Order
Verse of the Month
Quiz Corner
Bhagavata Pravaha
Analogy Arena
Pari-prasna
A Monthly E-Magazine from the Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha with Illuminating Perspectives on the Srimad-Bhagavatam
February 2019 | Issue 20
Theme - Light of Hope in the Darkness of Sorrow
CONTENTS -
1. Power of Saintly Association
2. Light of Hope in the Darkness of Sorrow
3. When the husband neglects!
4. Verse of the Month
5. Quiz Corner
7. Bhagavata Pravaha
8. Analogy Arena
9. Pari-prasna
Srimad Bhagavatam
Srimad Bhagavata Purana_The ripened fruit of all Vedas
In the great Naimasharaya forest, in the assembly of the exalted rishis headed by Rishi Śaunaka, the perfect one – Śrī Sūta Gosvāmi recited to them – the Bhāgavat Purāna as sung by Śrī Sukadeva Goswami to Maharaj Parikshit on the banks of Ma Ganga near Hastinapur, amidst the greatest confluence of enlightened sages from all over the universe. Śrī Sukadeva, a self-realized perfect soul – an Avadhuta, narrated the greatest of purana when only 16 years old, but more learned than all the realized rishis present. Śrī Sukadeva studied the Bhāgavatam through upanishad from his father, compiler of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam – Bhagvān Veda Vyāsadeva (Bādarayana), Lord’s avataar.
Sukadev Goswami narrates Bhagavatam at the end of Dwaparayuga
idaṁ bhāgavataṁ nāma
purāṇaṁ brahma-sammitam
adhītavān dvāparādau
pitur dvaipāyanād aham
“At the end of the Dvāpara-yuga, I studied this great supplement of Vedic literature named Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, which is equal to all the Vedas, from my father, Śrīla Dvaipāyana Vyāsadeva.”
~ Śrī Sukadeva Goswami, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (2.1.8)
Suta Goswami narrates Bhagavatam at Naimasharanya headed by Sunaka Rishi
idaṁ bhāgavataṁ nāma
purāṇaṁ brahma-sammitam
uttama-śloka-caritaṁ
cakāra bhagavān ṛṣiḥ
niḥśreyasāya lokasya
dhanyaṁ svasty-ayanaṁ mahat
This (idaṁ) scripture (purāṇaṁ) named (nāma) Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (bhāgavataṁ ) is the literary incarnation (brahma-sammitam) of God (uttama-śloka-caritaṁ), and it is compiled (cakāra) by Śrīla Vyāsadeva (ṛṣiḥ), the incarnation of God (bhagavān). It is meant for the ultimate good (niḥśreyasāya) of all people (lokasya), and it is all-successful (dhanyaṁ), all-blissful (svasty-ayanaṁ) and all-perfect (mahat).
~ Sūta Gosvāmi in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (1.3.40)
As God is all light, all bliss and all perfection, so also is Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. One can derive from its study all benefits that are possible to be derived from the personal presence of the Lord. It carries with it all the transcendental blessings of Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa that we can expect from His personal contact. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam should be worshiped as respectfully as we worship the Lord.
Spotless, Unlimited, Lord Krsna’s Representative!
Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu has declared that Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is the spotless (amalam) representation of all Vedic knowledge and history. What can be said more about this maha-purana? It is directly the Lord Himself – Krishna, Uttama-śloka in His absolute literary incarnation.
Mahaprabhu while giving confidential instructions to Sanatana Goswami says – “Just try to understand the real nature of Srimad-Bhagavatam. It is the sound representation of the Supreme Lord Krishna; therefore Srimad-Bhagavatam is not different from Krishna. Krishna is unlimited,
The document provides an overview of the Srimad-Bhagavatam, considered the literary incarnation of God. It discusses how the Bhagavatam was originally spoken by God to Brahma and outlines the main topics covered, including creation of the universe, planetary systems, returning to the spiritual world, and devotional service. The opening chapter describes great sages assembled at Naimisaranya forest inquiring from Suta Gosvami about dharma, God's incarnations, and who will now shelter religious principles with Krishna's departure.
Queen Kunti offers prayers to Lord Krishna describing his mercy in saving her and her children from dangers. She is grateful that Lord Krishna descended to earth in a form that is more approachable, as Krishna in Vrindavan, enjoying childhood pastimes. Queen Kunti sees repeated calamities as opportunities to see Lord Krishna again, which means liberation from repeated birth and death. True devotees who are materially exhausted can easily approach Lord Krishna, unlike those who are materially prosperous and puffed up with false prestige. Queen Kunti offers obeisances to Lord Krishna as the property of the poor and master of self-realization.
Bhagavata Pradipika#28 SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM - The Book form of Lord KrishnaBhaktivedanta Vidyapitha
Bhagavata Pradipika, a free monthly e-magazine on the Srimad Bhagavatam, is an initiative of the Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha to share the unparalleled wisdom of the Bhagavatam with the whole world. Each issue of the Bhagavata Pradipika contains illuminating perspectives and principles of practical application on a pertinent theme of Srimad-Bhagavatam, as highlighted in the Bhaktivedanta purports and the commentary of Srila Viswanath Cakravarti Thakura. Every issue is titled based a theme and all the columns are related to that topic.
The document provides information about Thailand, including its religion, capital city of Bangkok, and a poem. It then shares a folktale from Thailand about a young orphan boy named Makato who works hard and eventually gains the favor of the king. Through his hard work and kindness, he is rewarded with a high position in the court and marries the king's daughter. The characters, use of a cowrie shell as a symbol, and Makato's rise from poverty to prosperity are highlighted in the summary.
The One True God is calling all people groups out of spiritual darkness and back to relationship with Himself. And we are called to be part of how all people groups in the world are blessed by God. Find the podcast here:
https://blazingfire.podbean.com/e/the-one-true-god-russ-fochler/ This talk was given at Blazing Fire Church 09-29-2018. blazingfire.org
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
The document summarizes different topics discussed in a discourse on the rainy season and autumn in the Bhagavata Purana. It describes how the rainy season brings relief from the summer heat. It discusses concepts from Vedic texts like the five koshas or coverings of living beings. It also mentions principles around charity, taxation, austerity, and how spiritual knowledge is obscured in the Kali Yuga but can still be found.
1) Maharaja Priyavrata divided the cosmic sphere known as Bhü-mandala into 7 islands and 7 oceans when he traveled around the sun for a year in 7 different chariots.
2) The first and innermost island is known as Jambudvipa, which is located in the center of the cosmic lotus and is described as being shaped like a lotus leaf.
3) Jambudvipa is divided into 9 divisions called Varsas that are each ruled by one of Priyavrata's 9 sons through his wife Pürvacitti.
This document provides background information on Saraha and summarizes his encounter with an arrowsmith woman that became his teacher of Tantra. Some key points:
- Saraha was a learned Brahmin in the court of King Mahapala but renounced that life to become a disciple of the Buddhist master Sri Kirti, going against his family's wishes.
- He had a vision that a woman in the marketplace would be his true teacher, so he sought out an arrowsmith woman he saw aiming an imaginary arrow.
- The woman laughed at Saraha's learned ways and said he remained the same despite changing philosophies. Her primitive vitality attracted him to learn Tantra.
This document provides an introduction to the Uddhava Gita, which contains confidential teachings from Lord Krishna to His devotee Uddhava just prior to Krishna's departure from this world. The introduction discusses how the Uddhava Gita elaborates on the five fundamental truths taught in the Bhagavad Gita of Ishvara, jiva, prakriti, kala, and karma. It then describes how the demigods requested Krishna to return to His abode after fulfilling His duties on earth, and how Krishna arranged for the annihilation of the Yadu dynasty before departing. The introduction establishes the significance and context of the Uddhava Gita within Krish
The document discusses the concept of the "mastermind" or "Sahib-e Dil" from the perspective of Sufism. It describes the mastermind as having three aspects - the saintly temperament, the master temperament, and the prophet temperament. The saintly temperament is passive and resigned to God's will, while the master temperament is active, persistent, and uses willpower. The prophet balances these qualities and has a greater role in awakening humanity. True illumination involves synthesizing the qualities of the master and saint to become a prophet. It also discusses passages from the Bible about being "born again" through water and spirit, referring to dying to the ego and being reborn as spirit.
This document provides a summary of several incidents from the Bhagavatam that illustrate how anger can lead to overreactions and punishing or condemning groups for the actions of individuals. It discusses how King Dhruva almost destroyed the entire Yaksha race for his brother's death, how Nandi cursed all Brahmins for supporting Daksha, how Janamejaya wanted to kill all snakes for his father's death, and how these overreactions were corrected by sages. It emphasizes that devotees should check anger and not condemn entire groups for one person's mistake.
Bhagavata Pradipika, a free monthly e-magazine on the Srimad Bhagavatam, is an initiative of the Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha to share the unparalleled wisdom of the Bhagavatam with the whole world. Each issue of the Bhagavata Pradipika contains illuminating perspectives and principles of practical application on a pertinent theme of Srimad-Bhagavatam, as highlighted in the Bhaktivedanta purports and the commentary of Srila Viswanath Cakravarti Thakura. Every issue is titled based a theme and all the columns are related to that topic.
Bhagavata Pradipika, a free monthly e-magazine on the Srimad Bhagavatam, is an initiative of the Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha to share the unparalleled wisdom of the Bhagavatam with the whole world. Each issue of the Bhagavata Pradipika contains illuminating perspectives and principles of practical application on a pertinent theme of Srimad-Bhagavatam, as highlighted in the Bhaktivedanta purports and the commentary of Srila Viswanath Cakravarti Thakura. Every issue is titled based a theme and all the columns are related to that topic.
CONTENTS:
1. What brings joy to Krsna?
2. The Mood of Entering Vrndavana
3. Pari Prasna
4. Why be born if Unborn?
5. Bhagavata Pravaha
6. Analogy Arena
7. Verse of the Month
8. Quiz Corner
This document is an issue of a monthly e-magazine from the Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha that discusses topics related to the Srimad-Bhagavatam. The main article analyzes why Krsna showed more favor to Kunti than Devaki based on their circumstances, with Kunti being a widow with no one to help her while Devaki had her husband Vasudeva. It notes Krsna puts devotees in difficult situations to increase their attachment to Him. Another section discusses the qualities one should seek in a spiritual master and the importance of devotion to the guru. The importance of surrendering to Krsna like Gajendra Maharaja is also discussed.
A Monthly E-Magazine from the Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha with Illuminating Perspectives on the Srimad-Bhagavatam
CONTENTS -
1. Pray to Lord Narsimha-deva
2. Selfless and Seamless devotion
3. Quiz Corner
4. Verse of the Month
5. Bhagavata Pravaha
6. Analogy Arena
7. Pari-prasna
1) King Dasaratha of Ayodhya performed a great horse sacrifice to obtain children but had none.
2) The gods in heaven complained to Brahma that the demon Ravana could not be killed due to a boon.
3) Brahma revealed Ravana was not protected against mankind. Vishnu agreed to be born as Dasaratha's sons to defeat Ravana.
4) During Dasaratha's sacrifice, a figure from the fire gave Dasaratha payasam for his wives, who each drank a portion and became pregnant with Vishnu's incarnations.
A Monthly E-Magazine from the Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha with Illuminating Perspectives on the Srimad-Bhagavatam
June 2019 | Issue 24
THE DIVINE ORDER
CONTENTS -
Bhakti from Childhood
The Divine Order
Verse of the Month
Quiz Corner
Bhagavata Pravaha
Analogy Arena
Pari-prasna
A Monthly E-Magazine from the Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha with Illuminating Perspectives on the Srimad-Bhagavatam
February 2019 | Issue 20
Theme - Light of Hope in the Darkness of Sorrow
CONTENTS -
1. Power of Saintly Association
2. Light of Hope in the Darkness of Sorrow
3. When the husband neglects!
4. Verse of the Month
5. Quiz Corner
7. Bhagavata Pravaha
8. Analogy Arena
9. Pari-prasna
Srimad Bhagavatam
Srimad Bhagavata Purana_The ripened fruit of all Vedas
In the great Naimasharaya forest, in the assembly of the exalted rishis headed by Rishi Śaunaka, the perfect one – Śrī Sūta Gosvāmi recited to them – the Bhāgavat Purāna as sung by Śrī Sukadeva Goswami to Maharaj Parikshit on the banks of Ma Ganga near Hastinapur, amidst the greatest confluence of enlightened sages from all over the universe. Śrī Sukadeva, a self-realized perfect soul – an Avadhuta, narrated the greatest of purana when only 16 years old, but more learned than all the realized rishis present. Śrī Sukadeva studied the Bhāgavatam through upanishad from his father, compiler of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam – Bhagvān Veda Vyāsadeva (Bādarayana), Lord’s avataar.
Sukadev Goswami narrates Bhagavatam at the end of Dwaparayuga
idaṁ bhāgavataṁ nāma
purāṇaṁ brahma-sammitam
adhītavān dvāparādau
pitur dvaipāyanād aham
“At the end of the Dvāpara-yuga, I studied this great supplement of Vedic literature named Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, which is equal to all the Vedas, from my father, Śrīla Dvaipāyana Vyāsadeva.”
~ Śrī Sukadeva Goswami, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (2.1.8)
Suta Goswami narrates Bhagavatam at Naimasharanya headed by Sunaka Rishi
idaṁ bhāgavataṁ nāma
purāṇaṁ brahma-sammitam
uttama-śloka-caritaṁ
cakāra bhagavān ṛṣiḥ
niḥśreyasāya lokasya
dhanyaṁ svasty-ayanaṁ mahat
This (idaṁ) scripture (purāṇaṁ) named (nāma) Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (bhāgavataṁ ) is the literary incarnation (brahma-sammitam) of God (uttama-śloka-caritaṁ), and it is compiled (cakāra) by Śrīla Vyāsadeva (ṛṣiḥ), the incarnation of God (bhagavān). It is meant for the ultimate good (niḥśreyasāya) of all people (lokasya), and it is all-successful (dhanyaṁ), all-blissful (svasty-ayanaṁ) and all-perfect (mahat).
~ Sūta Gosvāmi in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (1.3.40)
As God is all light, all bliss and all perfection, so also is Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. One can derive from its study all benefits that are possible to be derived from the personal presence of the Lord. It carries with it all the transcendental blessings of Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa that we can expect from His personal contact. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam should be worshiped as respectfully as we worship the Lord.
Spotless, Unlimited, Lord Krsna’s Representative!
Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu has declared that Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is the spotless (amalam) representation of all Vedic knowledge and history. What can be said more about this maha-purana? It is directly the Lord Himself – Krishna, Uttama-śloka in His absolute literary incarnation.
Mahaprabhu while giving confidential instructions to Sanatana Goswami says – “Just try to understand the real nature of Srimad-Bhagavatam. It is the sound representation of the Supreme Lord Krishna; therefore Srimad-Bhagavatam is not different from Krishna. Krishna is unlimited,
The document provides an overview of the Srimad-Bhagavatam, considered the literary incarnation of God. It discusses how the Bhagavatam was originally spoken by God to Brahma and outlines the main topics covered, including creation of the universe, planetary systems, returning to the spiritual world, and devotional service. The opening chapter describes great sages assembled at Naimisaranya forest inquiring from Suta Gosvami about dharma, God's incarnations, and who will now shelter religious principles with Krishna's departure.
Queen Kunti offers prayers to Lord Krishna describing his mercy in saving her and her children from dangers. She is grateful that Lord Krishna descended to earth in a form that is more approachable, as Krishna in Vrindavan, enjoying childhood pastimes. Queen Kunti sees repeated calamities as opportunities to see Lord Krishna again, which means liberation from repeated birth and death. True devotees who are materially exhausted can easily approach Lord Krishna, unlike those who are materially prosperous and puffed up with false prestige. Queen Kunti offers obeisances to Lord Krishna as the property of the poor and master of self-realization.
Bhagavata Pradipika#28 SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM - The Book form of Lord KrishnaBhaktivedanta Vidyapitha
Bhagavata Pradipika, a free monthly e-magazine on the Srimad Bhagavatam, is an initiative of the Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha to share the unparalleled wisdom of the Bhagavatam with the whole world. Each issue of the Bhagavata Pradipika contains illuminating perspectives and principles of practical application on a pertinent theme of Srimad-Bhagavatam, as highlighted in the Bhaktivedanta purports and the commentary of Srila Viswanath Cakravarti Thakura. Every issue is titled based a theme and all the columns are related to that topic.
The document provides information about Thailand, including its religion, capital city of Bangkok, and a poem. It then shares a folktale from Thailand about a young orphan boy named Makato who works hard and eventually gains the favor of the king. Through his hard work and kindness, he is rewarded with a high position in the court and marries the king's daughter. The characters, use of a cowrie shell as a symbol, and Makato's rise from poverty to prosperity are highlighted in the summary.
The One True God is calling all people groups out of spiritual darkness and back to relationship with Himself. And we are called to be part of how all people groups in the world are blessed by God. Find the podcast here:
https://blazingfire.podbean.com/e/the-one-true-god-russ-fochler/ This talk was given at Blazing Fire Church 09-29-2018. blazingfire.org
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
The document summarizes different topics discussed in a discourse on the rainy season and autumn in the Bhagavata Purana. It describes how the rainy season brings relief from the summer heat. It discusses concepts from Vedic texts like the five koshas or coverings of living beings. It also mentions principles around charity, taxation, austerity, and how spiritual knowledge is obscured in the Kali Yuga but can still be found.
1) Maharaja Priyavrata divided the cosmic sphere known as Bhü-mandala into 7 islands and 7 oceans when he traveled around the sun for a year in 7 different chariots.
2) The first and innermost island is known as Jambudvipa, which is located in the center of the cosmic lotus and is described as being shaped like a lotus leaf.
3) Jambudvipa is divided into 9 divisions called Varsas that are each ruled by one of Priyavrata's 9 sons through his wife Pürvacitti.
This document provides background information on Saraha and summarizes his encounter with an arrowsmith woman that became his teacher of Tantra. Some key points:
- Saraha was a learned Brahmin in the court of King Mahapala but renounced that life to become a disciple of the Buddhist master Sri Kirti, going against his family's wishes.
- He had a vision that a woman in the marketplace would be his true teacher, so he sought out an arrowsmith woman he saw aiming an imaginary arrow.
- The woman laughed at Saraha's learned ways and said he remained the same despite changing philosophies. Her primitive vitality attracted him to learn Tantra.
This document provides an introduction to the Uddhava Gita, which contains confidential teachings from Lord Krishna to His devotee Uddhava just prior to Krishna's departure from this world. The introduction discusses how the Uddhava Gita elaborates on the five fundamental truths taught in the Bhagavad Gita of Ishvara, jiva, prakriti, kala, and karma. It then describes how the demigods requested Krishna to return to His abode after fulfilling His duties on earth, and how Krishna arranged for the annihilation of the Yadu dynasty before departing. The introduction establishes the significance and context of the Uddhava Gita within Krish
The document discusses the concept of the "mastermind" or "Sahib-e Dil" from the perspective of Sufism. It describes the mastermind as having three aspects - the saintly temperament, the master temperament, and the prophet temperament. The saintly temperament is passive and resigned to God's will, while the master temperament is active, persistent, and uses willpower. The prophet balances these qualities and has a greater role in awakening humanity. True illumination involves synthesizing the qualities of the master and saint to become a prophet. It also discusses passages from the Bible about being "born again" through water and spirit, referring to dying to the ego and being reborn as spirit.
This document provides a summary of several incidents from the Bhagavatam that illustrate how anger can lead to overreactions and punishing or condemning groups for the actions of individuals. It discusses how King Dhruva almost destroyed the entire Yaksha race for his brother's death, how Nandi cursed all Brahmins for supporting Daksha, how Janamejaya wanted to kill all snakes for his father's death, and how these overreactions were corrected by sages. It emphasizes that devotees should check anger and not condemn entire groups for one person's mistake.
Bhagavata Pradipika, a free monthly e-magazine on the Srimad Bhagavatam, is an initiative of the Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha to share the unparalleled wisdom of the Bhagavatam with the whole world. Each issue of the Bhagavata Pradipika contains illuminating perspectives and principles of practical application on a pertinent theme of Srimad-Bhagavatam, as highlighted in the Bhaktivedanta purports and the commentary of Srila Viswanath Cakravarti Thakura. Every issue is titled based a theme and all the columns are related to that topic.
Bhagavata Pradipika, a free monthly e-magazine on the Srimad Bhagavatam, is an initiative of the Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha to share the unparalleled wisdom of the Bhagavatam with the whole world. Each issue of the Bhagavata Pradipika contains illuminating perspectives and principles of practical application on a pertinent theme of Srimad-Bhagavatam, as highlighted in the Bhaktivedanta purports and the commentary of Srila Viswanath Cakravarti Thakura. Every issue is titled based a theme and all the columns are related to that topic.
CONTENTS:
1. What brings joy to Krsna?
2. The Mood of Entering Vrndavana
3. Pari Prasna
4. Why be born if Unborn?
5. Bhagavata Pravaha
6. Analogy Arena
7. Verse of the Month
8. Quiz Corner
This document is an issue of a monthly e-magazine from the Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha that discusses topics related to the Srimad-Bhagavatam. The main article analyzes why Krsna showed more favor to Kunti than Devaki based on their circumstances, with Kunti being a widow with no one to help her while Devaki had her husband Vasudeva. It notes Krsna puts devotees in difficult situations to increase their attachment to Him. Another section discusses the qualities one should seek in a spiritual master and the importance of devotion to the guru. The importance of surrendering to Krsna like Gajendra Maharaja is also discussed.
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4. Quiz Corner
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6. Analogy Arena
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A Monthly E-Magazine from the Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha with Illuminating Perspectives on the Srimad-Bhagavatam
April 2019 | Issue 22
Dedicated to His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedänta Swämi Prabhupäda,
Founder-Äcärya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness
THE
FLOATING
STONES
Räma-Räjya 2
The Floating Stones 3
Quiz Corner 6
Verse of the Month 6
Bhägavata Praväha 7
Analogy Arena 9
Pari-praçna 10
RÄMA NAVAMÉ
SPECIAL
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There is no comparison to Lord Rämacandra's acting as an ideal king. Indeed, people still
hanker for räma-räjya, a government conducted like that of Lord Rämacandra.
The organizer of the Kåñëa consciousness movement is teaching everyone how to follow Lord
Rämacandra, how to follow Lord Kåñëa, and how to follow Çré Caitanya Mahäprabhu. In this material
world, we need a leader for a monarchy or good government. Lord Çré Rämacandra, by His practical
example, showed how to live for the benefit of all human society. He fought with demons like Rävaëa, He
carried out the orders of His father, and He remained the faithful husband of mother Sétä. Thus there is
no comparison to Lord Rämacandra's acting as an ideal king. Indeed, people still hanker for räma-räjya, a
government conducted like that of Lord Rämacandra. (SB 8.1.16 Purport)
We have simply heard about the opulence of Räma-räjya during the reign of Lord Rämacandra. The
streets of Ayodhyä were not only cleaned but also sprinkled with perfumed water and drops of perfumed
liquor, which were distributed by elephants through their trunks. Moreover, the citizens had the
opportunity to see the Lord personally supervising the affairs of the state. He was not a sleeping monarch,
as we can understand from His activities in sending His brothers to see to affairs outside the capital and
punish anyone who did not obey the emperor's orders. This is called dig-vijaya.
The citizens were all given facilities for peaceful life, and they were also qualified with appropriate
attributes according to varëäçrama. A class of men were brähmaëas, a class of men were kñatriyas, a class
were vaiçyas, and a class were çüdras. Without this scientific division, there can be no question of good
citizenship. The King, being magnanimous and perfect in His duty, performed many sacrifices and treated
the citizens as His sons, and the citizens, being trained in the varëäçrama system, were obedient and
perfectly ordered. The entire monarchy was so opulent and peaceful that the government was even able to
sprinkle the street with perfumed water, what to speak of other management. Why should the citizens not
have felt happy during the reign of Lord Rämacandra. (SB 9.1.26 Purport)
RÄMA-RÄJYA
THE REIGN OF LORD RÄMACANDRA
FROM THE DESK OF
THE FOUNDER ÄCÄRYA
By His Divine Grace
A. C. Bhaktivedänta Swämi
Prabhupäda
If the Lord desires, the devotees can accept all sorts of material facilities, and
if the Lord does not desire this, the devotees can leave aside all sorts of facilities,
even up to the limit of salvation.(SB 2.1.11 P)
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If a person is posted under the guidance of a bona fide spiritual master,
it may be accepted without any doubt that the desiring person has
achieved the grace of the Lord. (SB 2.9.7 P)
Why Can’t This Happen?
It is not difficult or illogical to agree that the world
we perceive is functioning based on specific laws. We
see orderliness and predictability in the
characteristics of the sun and the moon, day and
night, seasons etc.
How can stones float on water!? But they did…once
upon a time! In tretä-yuga, God appeared as a
human being, and engaged some monkeys to throw
stones in water. By the power of His name, the
stones floated and thus a bridge was constructed
across the ocean. Crossing this bridge, God rescued
His wife, who was kidnapped by a demon.
This is a popular pastime of Lord Çré Räma. But a
common man doesn’t believe in such ‘stories’ calling
them ‘mythology.’ Nevertheless, they are not myth
but factual incidents recorded in our timeless
scriptures. It takes a little intelligence, some
deliberation and faith to understand them.
by Gauranga Darshan Das
THE FLOATING STONES
Nothing is impossible for the Omnipotent!
By whose power and organization is the nature
functioning in such a systematic manner? Any rational
person would agree that there is some creator, controller
and maintainer for this universe! And, He is ‘God.’
God exercises His omnipotence in exhibiting many
names, forms and activities. He resides in a spiritual
abode of eternal variegatedness, and at times kindly
descends into this created world in His various forms like
Räma, Kåñëa, Nåsimha, Varäha and so on. There are
multiple purposes for His descent, namely to protect the
righteous, punish the mischievous and establish the right
conduct.
The literary masterpiece Çrémad Bhagavatam describes
that the material universe was formed with the basic
ingredients like earth, water, air, fire, ether and so on,
that emanated from the body of Lord Mahä Viñëu, who
lies in the causal ocean (käraëa samudra). After the
formation of the universe, Mahä Viñëu entered it in the
form of Garbhodakaçäyé Viñnu, from whose navel
manifested a universal lotus, that gave rise to the
fourteen planetary systems.
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As a highly potent drug injected intravenously acts at once on the whole body,
the transcendental topics of the Lord injected through the ear by the
pure devotee of the Lord can act very efficiently. (SB 3.2.17P)
In loving devotion, a devotee always wants to glorify
the Supreme Lord for eternity just as the ocean-god
desired after realizing his mistakes. He desired to see
the future generations glorify Räma for doing
something that no human being had done before or
could do later. Thus the Supreme Lord Räma, by
enacting this magnificent pastime, created a subject
matter for our discussion, absorption and
purification and to increase our love for Him.
What’s Difficult for the
Omnipotent?
The natural elements like earth and water have their
inherent properties. The earth element in the form of
stone doesn’t float in water. When put in water, it
sinks. But who has given them such qualities? God!
If God can invest the elements with certain
characteristics, He can change them as well, for a
specific purpose because the material nature, indeed,
is controlled by the omnipotent Lord.
mayädhyakñeëa prakåtiù süyate sa-caräcaram
hetunänena kaunteya jagad viparivartate
The modern science confirms that this universe consists
of several planets in the outer space. It is only by the
inconceivable power and will of the Supreme Lord that
innumerable planets float like cotton swabs in the space,
suspended perfectly in their orbits. If this is possible for
the Lord, why can’t He, in the form of Rämacandra,
make some stones float in water? After all, can the
creator be limited by the laws of His own creation?
Why Should This Happen?
Another natural question in this context! If Lord Räma
had the power to make stones float on water, didn’t He
have the power to walk on water and make the other
monkeys do it as well? Why did He have to construct a
bridge then?
Yes, certainly Räma and His party could have crossed
the ocean even without a bridge. Yes, certainly Räma
and His party could have crossed the ocean even
without a bridge. However, the Supreme Lord is
independent. He can do anything by His sweet will. If
He wants to do something in a certain way, no one has
the power to question Him. Still, there are a few reasons
in this regard that the scriptures reveal.
Knowing that His wife Sétädevé was in Lanka on the
other side of the ocean, Lord Räma reached the ocean.
Accompanying Him was a huge army of monkey
soldiers headed by Sugréva, Hanumän, Jämbavän and
others. Lord Räma, the Supreme Being, fasted for three
days, awaiting the response of the ocean personified.
When the ocean-god did not come, Lord Räma
exhibited anger and simply by His glance, all the
aquatics within the ocean were struck by fear.
The ocean-god then hastily approached Lord Räma, fell
at His feet and prayed, “O all-pervading Supreme
Person, we are dull-minded and did not understand that
You are the master of the entire universe. Although my
water doesn’t impede You to go to Laìkä, please
construct a bridge over it to spread Your transcendental
fame. Upon seeing this wonderfully uncommon deed of
Your Lordship, all the great heroes and kings in the
future will glorify You.” (SB 9.10.14-15)
The ocean-god’s initial inability to recognize Lord
Räma’s identity, represents the rebellious mentality of
the mortal beings that doesn’t allow them to submit to
God. But beyond this illusion lies a sublime realization
of an eternal blissful life, aligned with the sweet will of
the Lord.
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A pure devotee of the Lord is exactly in a family tie with the Lord, and
therefore he is undeterred in discharging his duty in a full affectionate tie
with the Lord. (SB 2.8.6 P)
“This material nature, which is one of My energies, is
working under My direction, O son of Kunté,
producing all moving and nonmoving beings. Under
its rule this manifestation is created and annihilated
again and again.” (BG 9.10)
The deep mysteries of the miraculous pastimes of God
are inconceivable to a common man, but for one who
has faith in His unlimited potency, such pastimes are
a source of relish and nourishment.
What Does This Indicate?
Lord Rämacandra’s superhuman deed of making
stones float on water declares His omnipotence and
proves that He is the Supreme Personality of Godhead
and not an ordinary human being. He is capable of
doing anything and no material conventions can
obstruct His will. He was not merely advertised as
Godhead or elected by popular vote.
An ordinary human being cannot change the
properties of material elements, but thinks oneself so
great or sometimes even God! Çréla Prabhupäda
writes, “Nowadays it has become fashionable to
create some artificial God who performs no
uncommon activities; a little magic will bewilder a
foolish person into selecting an artificial God because
he does not understand how powerful God is. Lord
Rämacandra, however, constructed a bridge over the
water with stone by making the stone float. This is
proof of God's uncommonly wonderful power. Why
should someone be accepted as God without
displaying extraordinary potency by doing something
never to be done by any common man? We accept
Lord Rämacandra as the Supreme Personality of
Godhead because He constructed this bridge, and we
accept Lord Kåñëa as the Supreme Personality of
Godhead because He lifted Govardhana Hill when He
was only seven years old.” (SB 9.10.15 Purport)
Many people blindly believe some ordinary mortal to
be God just by seeing his few magical feats. But what
is their significance in comparison to the
unsurpassable natural wonders that the Supreme
Godhead manifests in this creation!? Çréla Prabhupäda
says that people pay lot of money to see and
appreciate a magician barking like a dog, but they
don’t appreciate God who created millions of dogs in
this world. People believe a so-called saint who
‘creates’ little gold, but they don’t put faith on God
who created millions of planets each consisting of
thousands of gold mines.
Allured by the tiny wonders created by mortals,
foolish people ignore the great wonders created by
God. People who adore fictitious heroes in comics and
movies, do not admire the real heroic acts of Räma
and Kåñëa, but consider them myth. All the
superhuman acts of the Supreme Lord in His various
incarnations indicate His Godhood and omnipotence.
If only we trust the words of the scriptures and relish
such wondrous pastimes of Godhead, we can make
tremendous progress in our spiritual journey.
janma karma ca me divyam
evaà yo vetti tattvataù
tyaktvä dehaà punar janma
naiti mäm eti so 'rjuna
Lord Kåñëa therefore says in the Bhagavad-gétä, “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.” (BG 4.9)
The deep mysteries of the miraculous pastimes of God
are inconceivable to a common man, but for one who
has faith in His unlimited potency, such pastimes are
a source of relish and nourishment.
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QUIZ CORNER
The Lord is so merciful upon His pure devotee that He presents His beloved
devotee as more powerful than Himself. (SB 2.4.10)
na janma nünaà mahato na saubhagaà
na väì na buddhir näkåtis toña-hetuù
tair yad visåñöän api no vanaukasaç
cakära sakhye bata lakñmaëägrajaù
One cannot establish a friendship with
the Supreme Lord Rämacandra on the
basis of material qualities such as one's
birth in an aristocratic family, one's
personal beauty, one's eloquence, one's
sharp intelligence or one's superior
race or nation. Otherwise how is it
possible that although we are
uncivilized inhabitants of the forest
having none of those assets, Lord
Rämacandra has nevertheless accepted
us as friends?
(5.19.7 – Prayer offered by Sugriva )
VERSE OF THE MONTH
Prerequisite for Friendship
With Lord Ramachandra
Mail your answer to pradipika@vidyapitha.in with
“April Quiz Corner” in the subject. The answer
along with the your name will be published in the
next issue.
The names of chaste women from SB:
Sati, Sétä, Anasüyä, Draupadé,
Gändhäré, Sukanyä, Mandodaré etc
Winners:
1. Pranjal
2. GangaramHow many islands are present in bhumandala and what are
their names?
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Lord Kapila describes about those who are dedicated to nivåtta-karma and pravåtta-karma and then advises His
mother to just worship the Supreme Lord with devotion. (3.32) Devahüti offers her prayers to Him. Kapila after
giving His final instructions departs to Gaìgä-sägara. Devahüti follows those instructions and perfects her life.
(3.33)
Peace of mind, or in other words the healthy state of mind, can be achieved
only when the mind is situated in the transcendental loving service of the Lord.
(SB 2.6.6 P)
Bhakti Bestows The Goals
Of Other Paths
“The materialistic people perfectly perform their
prescribed duties with attachment to fruitive results.
They are interested in dharma, artha and käma and are
averse to hari-kathä. They attain Pitåloka and after their
pious credits are exhausted they fall back to earth.” Thus
speaking about those loyal to sakäma-karma, Kapila
advised His mother to worship the Lord with full
attention. He said that all the results of bhakti, jïäna and
yoga are achieved by bhakti alone. Since bhagavän
includes both brahman and Paramätmä, the realization of
bhagavän by bhakti includes the realization of both
brahman and Paramätmä.
Goal Of All Paths – To Realize Bhagavän
Just as a single object is appreciated differently by
different senses, the Lord is one, but according to
different scriptural practices He appears to be different.
One can best appreciate the milk with the tongue by
tasting it and not with the eyes (by seeing it), nostrils (by
smelling it) or ears (by hearing about it). Similarly the
Supreme Lord can be seen face to face as Bhagavän, by
bhakti alone. He is also the ultimate destination of
those engaged in jïäna and yoga. But depending on the
particular process one follows, one reaches a particular
aspect of the Lord. Bhakti is the best path and
Bhagavän realization the ultimate. Also, there are
different scriptural practices following which Lord can
be perceived. They are pious actions, sacrifices,
charities (for gåhasthas), austerities (for vänaprasthas),
Vedic study and discussion (for brahmacärés), control
of senses and mind, renunciation (for sannyäsés), yoga
practice, sakäma and niskäma varëäçrama duties,
understanding the nature of ätmä, and firm
detachment.
Who Can Receive This Knowledge
Lord Kapila said, “I have answered all your questions
about the four types of bhakti, the nature of time and
the birth and death of the jéva caused by ignorance.
These teachings are not meant for the envious,
agnostics, those unclean in behaviour, proud,
hypocrites, greedy, materially attached, and those who
hate devotees.” Hearing the words of Lord Kapila,
Devahüti became free from ignorance, and offered
Him her respects and the following prayers.
BHĀGAVATA
PRAVĀHA
The Flow of Çrémad-Bhägavatam
CONCLUSION OF
LORD KAPILA’S TEACHINGS
Srémad-Bhägavatam, Canto 3 Chapters 32-33]
by Vijay Krishna Kumar Das
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only sorry that her son was separated from her. Due to
intense austerities her body became thin and her hair
matted. She was aggrieved at the loss of her son, just as a
cow is affected when her calf dies. Meditating upon her
son, the Supreme Lord, she quickly became unattached
to her nicely decorated home.
Devahuti’s Achievement
Devahuti’s mind became fixed in Bhagavän, and she
automatically realized the knowledge of Brahman. She
attained bliss and all material pangs disappeared, as she
was freed from material designations. Due to attaining
eternal trance and freedom from illusion, she forgot her
body. By following the principles instructed by Kapila,
she became liberated and quickly achieved the Lord,
without difficulty. She attained perfection in the sacred
and famous place of Siddhapada. The material elements
of her body melted into water and are now a flowing
river, which is the most sacred of all rivers. Anyone who
bathes there also attains perfection.
Phala-Çruti
Lord Kapila left with the permission of His mother and
went towards the northeast (in the direction of Gaìgä-
sägara). He was praised by the Siddhas, Cäraëas,
Gandharvas, sages and Apsaräs. The ocean offered Him
oblations and a place of residence. Even now Lord
Kapila is staying there in trance for the deliverance of the
three worlds, and all the acaryas of the system of
Säìkhya philosophy are worshipping Him. One who
hears, reads or expounds this knowledge, becomes a
devotee and attains the lotus feet and the abode of the
Lord, who is carried by Garuòa.
End of Canto 3
Only when the Lord is satisfied with the devotional service of the devotee
does He impart knowledge. (SB 3.5.4 P)
Devahüti’s Prayers
“Your body is the source of all the universes, and still
You put Your body within the abdomen of a common
woman like me. Although You are the Supreme, You
appear as Vaöa-patra-çäyi and lick the toe of Your lotus
foot. Even a caëòäla who chants Your name, hears,
remembers or offers obeisance to You immediately
becomes qualified to perform Vedic sacrifices. What to
speak of persons who see You? They are glorious even if
born in caëòäla families, whose tongues are chanting.
They must have executed austerities, fire sacrifices, taken
holy bathes, achieved good manners of Aryans, and
studies the Vedas. I offer my obeisances to You, who are
Viñëu, Brahman, the Supreme Person, the object of
meditation of the purified mind, the destroyer of the
influence of three modes and the repository of the
Vedas.”
Kapila’s Final Instructions
Hearing the words of His mother, Lord Kapila became
very satisfied and said, “By following this easy path of
bhakti that I have instructed to you, you shall very soon
be liberated, even within your present body. Please have
faith in these instructions that are practiced by those who
know the truth, and which will give you fearlessness.
Those who are not conversant with these will attain
death.” Lord Kapila then took permission from his
mother and left home.
Pain of Separation
As instructed by Kapila, mother Devahuti engaged in
bhakti in that house of Kardama Muni. The home of
Kardama was so opulent that it was sometimes envied
even by the higher denizens. Saintly Devahuti, in spite of
her many possessions, gave up all such comforts. She was
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To change the consciousness from ignorance to passion or from passion to
goodness does not really solve the problem. One must come to the
transcendental platform; otherwise life's mission is never fulfilled. (SB 5.11.4 P)
ANALOGY ARENA
As a king sometimes punishes
or rewards someone to
maintain law and order, the
Supreme Personality of
Godhead, although having
nothing to do with the
activities of this material
world, sometimes appears as
various incarnations according
to the time, place and object.
(SB 8.5.22 P)
Just as a father is
disturbed when one son
mistreats the father's
other children, the
spiritual master is very
displeased if a proud
disciple insults or
mistreats the guru's
other disciples.
(SB 12.6.63)
As long as we are in this
material world we have so
many desires to fulfill, but
when we come in touch
with the Supreme
Personality of Godhead, we
immediately become perfect
and fully satisfied, just as a
child is fully satisfied when
he comes to the lap of his
mother. (SB 8.5.48 P)
If a person unaware of the effective
potency of a certain medicine takes
that medicine or is forced to take it, it
will act even without his knowledge
because its potency does not depend
on the patient's understanding.
Similarly, even though one does not
know the value of chanting the holy
name of the Lord, if one chants
knowingly or unknowingly, the chanting
will be very effective. (SB 6.2.19)
As the father and mother are the
friends and maintainers of their
children, as the eyelid is the protector
of the eye, as the husband is the
maintainer and protector of a woman,
as the householder is the maintainer
and protector of beggars, and as the
learned is the friend of the ignorant, so
the king is the protector and giver of
life to all his subjects. (SB 6.4.12)
A lamp, the eye that views by
the light of that lamp, and the
visible form that is viewed are all
basically non different from the
element fire. In the same way,
intelligence, the senses and
sense perceptions have no
existence separate from the
supreme reality, although that
Absolute Truth remains totally
distinct from them. (SB 12.4.24)
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If, by the grace of the Supreme Lord, a devotee achieves extraordinary opulence,
he utilizes the opportunity for the Lord's service. He is not disturbed by the
opulence. (SB 5.6.1 P)
PARI PRAÇNA
Question: Why is the living entity unable to see or
understand the Supersoul? How can he realize the
Supersoul?
Answer: As the sense objects [form, taste, touch, smell and
sound] cannot understand how the senses perceive them, so
the conditioned soul, although residing in his body along with
the Supersoul, cannot understand how the supreme spiritual
person, the master of the material creation, directs his
senses. (SB 6.4.24)
The Supersoul is realized when one is eager for liberation
from the unlimited varieties of material life. One actually
attains such liberation when he engages in the transcendental
loving service of the Lord and realizes the Lord because of
his attitude of service. (SB 6.4.28)
Question: What is the importance of receiving mantras in
a bonafide sampradaya?
Answer: All mantras should be received through the
authorized guru, and the disciple must satisfy the guru in all
respects, after surrendering at his lotus feet. In the Padma
Puräëa it is also said, sampradäya-vihénä ye manträs te
niñphalä matäù. If one wants to advance in spiritual power,
one must receive his mantras from one of the bona fide
sampradäyas; otherwise he will never successfully advance in
spiritual life.
There are four sampradäyas, or disciplic successions, namely
the Brahma-sampradäya, the Rudra-sampradäya, the Çré-
sampradäya and the Kumära-sampradäya. (SB 6.8.42 P)
Mail us at pradipika@vidyapitha.in your questions on
Çrémad-Bhägavatam. Answers to shortlisted questions shall
be published in the next issue of Bhägavata Pradépikä.
Question: What are the different types of satisfaction and
what is real satisfaction?
Answer: There are different types of satisfaction. Karmés are
satisfied in their fruitive activities, jïänés are satisfied to
merge into the effulgence of Brahman, and devotees are
satisfied to engage in the Lord's service.
Manuñyäëäà sahasreñu: [Bg. 7.3] out of many thousands of
persons, one may endeavor for liberation, and of many
thousands of persons attempting to become liberated, one
may achieve liberation from the anxieties of material
existence and become self-satisfied. Even that satisfaction,
however, is not the ultimate satisfaction. The jïänés and the
karmés have desires, as do the yogés, but devotees have no
desires. Satisfaction in the service of the Lord is called
akäma, freedom from desire, and this is the ultimate
satisfaction. (SB 5.1.1)
Question: How can perfection in different fields of
material science be achieved?
Answer: In every department of material science, there is a
perfection to be achieved, and to achieve it one must
consult the Vedic literature.
The heavenly physicians - Açviné-kumäras offered youthful
life to Cyavana åñi who was advanced in age. Indeed, great
yogés, with their mystic powers, can even bring a dead body
back to life if the structure of the body is in order. For
example, Çukräcärya by his medical treatment had brought
Bali Mahäräja's dead soldiers to life. Modern medical science
has not yet discovered how to bring a dead body back to
life or bring youthful energy to an old body, but we can
understand that such treatment is possible if one is able to
take knowledge from the Vedic information.
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