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Saints are the true essence of pilgrimages: Badrish Ji Maharaj
PRAYAGRAJ [Maha Media]: On the third day of the ongoing Srimad Bhagwat Mahapuran Kathamrit Pravah at Maharshi Mahesh Yogi Ashram in Prayagraj, Acharya Shri Badrish Maharaj shared insights from the previous day's discussion. He recounted the glory of devotion, the unparalleled incarnations of God, the creation of the Mahabharata, the arrival of Narad ji, and his sermon to Vyas ji, concluding with the end of the Mahabharata war.
Continuing today's story, Badrish Ji Maharaj highlighted the homecoming of Lord Krishna to Dwarka after a brief stay in Hastinapur. The people of Dwarka expressed immense joy and relief at his return, emphasizing the void they felt in his absence. Swami Badrish Maharaj drew parallels between Lord Krishna's return and that of Lord Rama to Ayodhya, underlining the profound impact these divine figures had on their devotees.
Badrish Maharaj further revealed that following the war, Dharmaraj Yudhishthira assumed the throne and ruled the kingdom righteously. It was during his reign that Parikshit, a devout devotee of Lord Krishna, was born to Uttara.
The discourse also shed light on the spiritual journey of Vidura. Upon returning from a pilgrimage, Vidur met the Pandavas. Yudhishthir greeted him warmly, saying, “Saints like you are the true essence of pilgrimages.” “Saints like you transform mere pilgrimages into profound sanctuaries of redemption.” The gathering of pilgrims pondered deeply, asking the Lord about the fate of the sins that sinners abandon at these holy sites. “What shall we do with the burdens they cast aside?” they inquired. The Lord, with a benevolent smile, replied, “When my saints grace you with their touch, the act of washing their feet will cleanse you of all your transgressions, restoring your purity.”
Yudhishthir then remarked, “Vidur ji, you are the embodiment of pilgrimages; you transform them into true sanctuaries.” Swami Badrish Maharaj further elaborated on the significance of saints in the context of the Kumbh Mela. He explained that the touch of a saint can purify even the most sinful of places, making the Kumbh Mela a particularly sacred event.
The discourse took a poignant turn as Swami Badrish Maharaj recounted Vidura's visit to his elder brother, Dhritarashtra. Despite the passage of time, Dhritarashtra was unable to find peace due to his past sins. Vidura confronted Dhritarashtra about his actions and the consequences he faced. The spiritual leader highlighted the importance of living a righteous life and the inevitability of karma.
The discourse concluded with a profound message on the importance of spirituality, devotion, and the eternal consequences of one's actions. Devotees attending the discourse were deeply moved by the spiritual insights shared by Swami Badrish Maharaj.
Earlier that day, at the Maharishi Ashram, situated on the banks of the Sangam during the Maha Kumbh, in the presence of Brahmachari Girish Ji, a devout disciple of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi ji, 1,331 recitations of Rudrashtadhyayi and Havans were performed by Vedic Pandits for the welfare of the entire world.
The Katha Amrit Pravah will continue daily until January 21, from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. All the events and programmes are being broadcast live on Ramraj TV. The live telecast is also available on Ramraj TV's YouTube and Facebook channels.
