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Shrimad Bhagwat Katha enlightened the divine path to transformation at Maharshi Ashram
PRAYAGRAJ [Maha Media]: To disseminate the pearls of righteous living and divine knowledge propounded by Lord Krishna, the Maharishi Organisation orchestrated a spiritually transformative event, the Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran Katha, at Maharishi Aashram in Prayagraj.
The spiritual orator of the mega event, the esteemed Acharya Badrish Ji Maharaj, illuminated the ancient wisdom of the ‘Shrimad Bhagwat Puran’ with profound insights and devotion.
On Monday, Badrish Ji Maharaj commenced his narration by recalling the previous episode, where we explored the enchanting tales of Lord Krishna's Bal Leela along with the powerful Shri Giriraj Leela. Today's story builds upon those beautiful narratives. After being defeated by Lord Shri Hari, Indra accepted his mistake and anointed Lord Krishna with the waters of the Milky Way. Indra then honored the Lord with the name Upendra.
Continuing with the story, Badrish Ji Maharaj shared an intriguing incident, in which Nand Baba went to the bank of the Yamuna River to take a bath at midnight. It is believed that at night, while everyone sleeps, even the waters do. Consequently, the messengers of Varun Dev captured him and took him to their realm. When Nand Baba was not found after a thorough search, everyone turned to Krishna for help. Upon reaching Varun Lok, Varun Dev welcomed Krishna, apologized, and released Nand Baba. The residents of Brij, witnessing such miraculous Leelas of Krishna, were left in a state of awe and wonder. In a moment of revelation, Nand Baba explained to the villagers that during Krishna's naming ceremony, the esteemed sage Gargacharya had proclaimed that Krishna is indeed the incarnation of Narayan. This divine embodiment reappears in each era to vanquish the wicked and to restore Dharma, or righteousness.
As Badrish Ji Maharaj transitioned into discussing the Raasleela of God, he highlighted a common misconception. Many individuals mistakenly refer to the Raasleela as Kaam-leela, not realizing that it represents a profound divine act meant to conquer the desires embodied by Kaamdev, the god of love and desire. Elaborating further, Badrish Ji recounted a significant episode: Kaamdev, , in his pride, sought to challenge someone powerful after mesmerizing all, including the gods. At Narad Ji's suggestion, Kaamdev approached Krishna for a duel. Lord Krishna, knowing the intentions of Kaamdev, accepted the challenge, initiating a Leela intended to bring humility to Kaamdev’s inflated ego.
Sukhdev Ji, another revered sage, detailed the grandeur of the Raasleela, pointing out that it occurred on the sacred night of Sharad Purnima. During this splendid occasion, God danced joyfully with thousands of Gopis beneath the stars, surrounded by the fragrant Malika flowers that flourished in abundance. With the divine aid of Yogamaya, Krishna used the Gopis as an expression for engaging in the Raasleela, which symbolizes not just a dance but an essential aspect of Krishna's divine play.
Within this context, it is important to recognize that Krishna embodies six divine qualities: Aishwarya (wealth), Dharma (righteousness), Fame, Shri (prosperity), Gyan (knowledge), and Vairagya (detachment). A person who possesses these six attributes is acknowledged as God. This collection of characteristics is referred to as Shadaishwarya—denoting completeness in all aspects. The complete presence of Aishwarya, Dharma, Fame, Shri, Gyan, and Vairagya marks the essence of divinity, a standard embodied fully in God.
Sukhdev Ji continued, revealing that Krishna extended the night of Sharad Purnima to match the long night of Brahma, which is said to be equivalent to millions of human nights. Remarkably, all six seasons were present during this transcendental Maharas. As the Raas commenced, the Gopis became immersed in their emotions, mistakenly believing that Krishna's attention was singularly focused on them. However, upon experiencing this worldly sentiment, Krishna chose to become invisible, creating a moment of reflection.
Badrish Ji Maharaj emphasized that where there is ego, God does not linger. Realizing their error, the Gopis were consumed by sorrow and began to cry, longing for Krishna’s presence. Upon witnessing their heartfelt repentance, God’s compassion awakened, and he reappeared before them. In this subsequent union, Krishna performed the Maharasleela free from any carnal desires, showcasing the purity of divine love. Despite Kaamdev's efforts to instill feelings of attraction in Krishna towards the Gopis, he was utterly unsuccessful. Krishna remained untouched by these attempts, ultimately leading Kaamdev to accept his defeat. This powerful narrative concludes with the understanding that God is the embodiment of love, extending his grace even to those who oppose him, demonstrating that true love transcends all barriers.
The event concluded with Aarti and Prasad distribution. During Maha Kumbh, Shrimad Bhagwat Katha received an overwhelming response from the local community and attendees. The profound teachings and soulful renditions left a lasting impact on the hearts of the devotees.
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