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Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Some time back, I had the chance opportunity of listening to the discourse of Shri Krishna Chandra Thakur Maharaj, in the Aastha Channel. He was explaining the glories of Lord Krishna and the greatness of Brij (Brindavan). Thakur Maharaj explained the greatness of Radha and the purpose of her birth.
Geetha Govindham (Jayadheva Ashtapathi) is hailed as a holy work as Lord Krishna Himself penned a line in the 19th Ashtapathi. It is a pity that many people think this divine work is a mere love-lust dance drama. It saddens me to see that people are not able to raise themselves beyond crass feelings and see the essence of this great epic.
Guru Thakur Maharaj explained that Radha and Krishna were never different. They were part of the same Divine. Without Radha, there is no Krishna and without Krishna, Radha ceases to exist.
Guru Maharaj explained this concept through the life of a saint called Nagaji Baba of Brij. The discourse was in Chaste Hindi. I may not be able to bring all the emotions that were presented by the Guru Maharaj. However, I will try to present it as best possible.
Nagaji Baba, an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna, lived in Brij. He used to wander the lengths and breadths of the holy place. He was a Sidhha and never cared for worldly things. His mind was always focused on the Lord and he was always engulfed in the bliss of Raas Leela.
The Baba's hair was matted and would roll down on the road. He used to go on meditation for long periods, totally lost to the world surrounding him. On one such occasion, he was sitting under a banyan tree and was meditating on the Divine. The tree branches were very dense and there was a sudden gust of wind. Baba's hair got locked into the braches. They got entangled so much, the hair could not be separated from the branches. After a long time, Babaji came out of the trance and tried to get up. He realized the situation. However, he was not perturbed and just sat there.
After some time, along came a gopal, driving his flock! He saw Babji sitting under the tree. He came near him and saw that Babji's hair was locked with the banyan tree branches. He asked Babaji whether he could remove the hair from the branches. Babaji smiled at the boy and said, "Let this be taken care of by the One who did this". The boy asked him who it was so that he could go and fetch him. Baba did not reply. The boy persuaded and persisted. At last, Babaji relented and said it was none other than Kishori Nandhlal.
The boy smiled! He then changed His form and there stood Lord Krishna. He asked. Baba, I am here. I have come to rescue you. Shall I remove the hair from the branches and relieve you from the suffering? Babaji looked at the Lord and asked "who are you?" Lord Krishna looked surprised! Babaji said, you are not my Krishna.
Lord asked with a mischievous smile. Oh, are there several Krishnas? I never knew that! Babaji replied, "My Kannaiah would never be without His Kisorie (Radha)". How can He be without Her? So, please go away. You are not my Krishna. Smiling at this, Lord asked. Baba, do you think Radha and I are different? OK! Look here. And Lo! Baba saw the beautiful face of Radha Mayya appearing above the Lord's left shoulder and smiling at him. Baba's joy knew no bounds. He admitted. Yes, you are my Kishori Lal.
Lord Krishna then asked. Baba, can I remove the hair now? Baba said, Hey Kishori Nandh! Why remove my hair. Remove my life instead. And then he fell at the Lord's feet and gave his soul.
The Nagaji Baba's Samadhi is at the foot of the Banyan tree in Brindavan. For those who think Radha and Krishna are different, the above incident is an eye-opener.
Lord Krishna is ever present for those who seek Him with sincerity. He comes to liberate those who have totally surrendered themselves to Him. He is ever present, for those who care for Him. He pours his love lavishly, for those who seek His Love.
Radhe Krishna! Radhe Krishna!!
knr
Some time back, I had the chance opportunity of listening to the discourse of Shri Krishna Chandra Thakur Maharaj, in the Aastha Channel. He was explaining the glories of Lord Krishna and the greatness of Brij (Brindavan). Thakur Maharaj explained the greatness of Radha and the purpose of her birth.
Geetha Govindham (Jayadheva Ashtapathi) is hailed as a holy work as Lord Krishna Himself penned a line in the 19th Ashtapathi. It is a pity that many people think this divine work is a mere love-lust dance drama. It saddens me to see that people are not able to raise themselves beyond crass feelings and see the essence of this great epic.
Guru Thakur Maharaj explained that Radha and Krishna were never different. They were part of the same Divine. Without Radha, there is no Krishna and without Krishna, Radha ceases to exist.
Guru Maharaj explained this concept through the life of a saint called Nagaji Baba of Brij. The discourse was in Chaste Hindi. I may not be able to bring all the emotions that were presented by the Guru Maharaj. However, I will try to present it as best possible.
Nagaji Baba, an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna, lived in Brij. He used to wander the lengths and breadths of the holy place. He was a Sidhha and never cared for worldly things. His mind was always focused on the Lord and he was always engulfed in the bliss of Raas Leela.
The Baba's hair was matted and would roll down on the road. He used to go on meditation for long periods, totally lost to the world surrounding him. On one such occasion, he was sitting under a banyan tree and was meditating on the Divine. The tree branches were very dense and there was a sudden gust of wind. Baba's hair got locked into the braches. They got entangled so much, the hair could not be separated from the branches. After a long time, Babaji came out of the trance and tried to get up. He realized the situation. However, he was not perturbed and just sat there.
After some time, along came a gopal, driving his flock! He saw Babji sitting under the tree. He came near him and saw that Babji's hair was locked with the banyan tree branches. He asked Babaji whether he could remove the hair from the branches. Babaji smiled at the boy and said, "Let this be taken care of by the One who did this". The boy asked him who it was so that he could go and fetch him. Baba did not reply. The boy persuaded and persisted. At last, Babaji relented and said it was none other than Kishori Nandhlal.
The boy smiled! He then changed His form and there stood Lord Krishna. He asked. Baba, I am here. I have come to rescue you. Shall I remove the hair from the branches and relieve you from the suffering? Babaji looked at the Lord and asked "who are you?" Lord Krishna looked surprised! Babaji said, you are not my Krishna.
Lord asked with a mischievous smile. Oh, are there several Krishnas? I never knew that! Babaji replied, "My Kannaiah would never be without His Kisorie (Radha)". How can He be without Her? So, please go away. You are not my Krishna. Smiling at this, Lord asked. Baba, do you think Radha and I are different? OK! Look here. And Lo! Baba saw the beautiful face of Radha Mayya appearing above the Lord's left shoulder and smiling at him. Baba's joy knew no bounds. He admitted. Yes, you are my Kishori Lal.
Lord Krishna then asked. Baba, can I remove the hair now? Baba said, Hey Kishori Nandh! Why remove my hair. Remove my life instead. And then he fell at the Lord's feet and gave his soul.
The Nagaji Baba's Samadhi is at the foot of the Banyan tree in Brindavan. For those who think Radha and Krishna are different, the above incident is an eye-opener.
Lord Krishna is ever present for those who seek Him with sincerity. He comes to liberate those who have totally surrendered themselves to Him. He is ever present, for those who care for Him. He pours his love lavishly, for those who seek His Love.
Radhe Krishna! Radhe Krishna!!
knr
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If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.
Happy moments, praise God.
Difficult moments, seek God.
Quiet moments, worship God.
Painful moments, trust God.
Every moment, thank God
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