A DIVINE MESSAGE
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2010 Holi - Divya Sandesh
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Philosophy
Why did fire burn Holika ?... but even after getting a boon from creator Lord Brahma why didn't the fire burn Holika?
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Leela
Divine Holi PlayA divine Holi leela revealed by Shri Maharj Ji in Prem Ras Madira.
A Divine HumorA conversation between Uma and Lakshmi
O Mother! Change my complexionShri Krishna's childhood leela
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Kids Story
Redeemer of SinnersLearn how Chaitanya Mahaprabhu absolved a robber like Naoroji.
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Philosophy
Question
Holika had the book that fire cannot burn her. Then why did fire burn Holika? and why did it NOT burn Prahlad?
Answer
Prahlad was a great devotee of Lord Vishnu. This made his father, Hiranyakashipu very angry, as he considered Vishnu to be his biggest enemy. He made various attempts to kill Prahlad. During a particular attempt on Prahlad's life, King Hiranyakashyapu called upon his sister Holika for help. Holika had a boon from the creator of the brahmand Lord Brahma that fire cannot burn her. Knowing this, Hiranyakashyapu asked her to sit on a fire pyre with Prahlad on her lap, confident that the fire would burn Prahlad, while Holika will come out unscathed. Things went contrary to the plan. Holika was consumed by fire and Prahlad escaped unscathed. How can that fire burn Holika? Even though Holika had the boon?
Holika had the book that fire cannot burn her. Then why did fire burn Holika? and why did it NOT burn Prahlad?
Answer
Prahlad was a great devotee of Lord Vishnu. This made his father, Hiranyakashipu very angry, as he considered Vishnu to be his biggest enemy. He made various attempts to kill Prahlad. During a particular attempt on Prahlad's life, King Hiranyakashyapu called upon his sister Holika for help. Holika had a boon from the creator of the brahmand Lord Brahma that fire cannot burn her. Knowing this, Hiranyakashyapu asked her to sit on a fire pyre with Prahlad on her lap, confident that the fire would burn Prahlad, while Holika will come out unscathed. Things went contrary to the plan. Holika was consumed by fire and Prahlad escaped unscathed. How can that fire burn Holika? Even though Holika had the boon?
Hiranyakashyapu did not realize that God is the controller of All powers, including the power of ignition granted to Agni Dev-the God of fire. Yes, celestial beings are not independent. They have been granted their powers by the Brahma-Supreme God in order to carry out their duties.
There is a narrative in the Vedas of when these celestial beings forgot this fact. Indra had once won over the demons and this made him very proud. To destroy his false pride, God established Himself as a extremely effulgent Yaksha in the sky. His brightness was more than that of countless suns put together. Indra saw that and wondered who could that luminance thousands of times brighter than himself the king of the Devtas. He sent Agni Dev (god of fire) to find out who is that?
Agni asked God, "Who are you?"
God - "First you tell me-Who are you?"
Agni - "I am the god of fire".
God - "What do you do?"
Agni - "I have the power to burn this entire brahmand to ashes in a moment."
God kept a small piece of dried straw in front of him and said "Burn It".
Agni tried his best to burn the straw but could not. Instead, Agni itself became cold. Embarrassed he went when to Indra and said "He didn't reveal His identify"?
Indra then sent Vayu (god of wind) and to find out who is that?
Vayu asked God arrogantly, "Introduce yourself-Who are you?"
God - "First you tell me-Who are you to ask me this question?"
Vayu - "I am the god of wind".
God - "What is your specialty?"
Vayu - "I have the power to blow away this entire universe in seconds".
God kept a small piece of dried straw in front of him as well and said "Blow It".
Vayu laughed at God and said - "I can blow the entire universe and you ignorant being! Putting a dry straw in front of me?"
God smiled and asked Vayu to try blowing that dry piece of straw. Vayu tried his best to blow the straw but could not. Instead, Vayu itself became immobile.
Further, all other celestial gods (devi-devata) tried their powers and found themselves to be powerless. Their pride was shattered. Due to their ego, they had forgotten that there is One main powerhouse, who provides all the celestial beings their powers to perform their respective duties.
There is a narrative in the Vedas of when these celestial beings forgot this fact. Indra had once won over the demons and this made him very proud. To destroy his false pride, God established Himself as a extremely effulgent Yaksha in the sky. His brightness was more than that of countless suns put together. Indra saw that and wondered who could that luminance thousands of times brighter than himself the king of the Devtas. He sent Agni Dev (god of fire) to find out who is that?
Agni asked God, "Who are you?"
God - "First you tell me-Who are you?"
Agni - "I am the god of fire".
God - "What do you do?"
Agni - "I have the power to burn this entire brahmand to ashes in a moment."
God kept a small piece of dried straw in front of him and said "Burn It".
Agni tried his best to burn the straw but could not. Instead, Agni itself became cold. Embarrassed he went when to Indra and said "He didn't reveal His identify"?
Indra then sent Vayu (god of wind) and to find out who is that?
Vayu asked God arrogantly, "Introduce yourself-Who are you?"
God - "First you tell me-Who are you to ask me this question?"
Vayu - "I am the god of wind".
God - "What is your specialty?"
Vayu - "I have the power to blow away this entire universe in seconds".
God kept a small piece of dried straw in front of him as well and said "Blow It".
Vayu laughed at God and said - "I can blow the entire universe and you ignorant being! Putting a dry straw in front of me?"
God smiled and asked Vayu to try blowing that dry piece of straw. Vayu tried his best to blow the straw but could not. Instead, Vayu itself became immobile.
Further, all other celestial gods (devi-devata) tried their powers and found themselves to be powerless. Their pride was shattered. Due to their ego, they had forgotten that there is One main powerhouse, who provides all the celestial beings their powers to perform their respective duties.
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दग्धुं तृणं वाऽस्य समक्षमस्य यक्षस्य वह्निर्नशशाकविप्राः ।
वायुस्तृणं चालयितं तथान्ये स्वान् स्वान् प्रभावान् सकलाः महेन्द्राः ॥ लिंग पुराण |
dagdhuṃ tṛṇaṃ vā'sya samakṣamasya yakṣasya vahnirnaśaśākaviprāḥ ।
vāyustṛṇaṃ cālayitaṃ tathānye svān svān prabhāvān sakalāḥ mahendrāḥ ॥ liṃga purāṇa |
Eventually Indra, the king of heaven went to find out about this personality. Before Indra could see him, the Yaksha disappeared means didn't even care to have a conversation with Indra. Instead, Uma (Power of Yogmaya) appeared. She has the same luminance. She scolded Indra, “O ignorant being! Don’t you know who is the source of your power and by whose inspiration you won over the demons? You are boasting to have won over them on your own accord. He was God. He came to remind you of that and crush your vanity”.
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स तस्मिन्नेवाकाशे स्त्रियमाजगाम बहुशोभमानां उमां हैमवतीम्।
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sa tasminnevākāśe striyamājagāma bahuśobhamānāṃ umāṃ haimavatīm।
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The burning of Holika is an extension of this legacy. Agni Dev could not burn Prahlad, as she intended to misuse her power due to her false pride. Prahlad was fully surrendered to Shri Krishna. This is vow of Shri Krishna that He always protects His fully surrendered devotees.
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अनन्याश्चिन्तयन्तो मां ये जना: पर्युपासते |
तेषां नित्याभियुक्तानां योगक्षेमं वहाम्यहम् || गीता 9.22 |
ananyāścintayanto māṃ ye janā: paryupāsate |
teṣāṃ nityābhiyuktānāṃ yogakṣemaṃ vahāmyaham || gītā 9.22 |
"To them, whose minds are always absorbed in Me, I provide what they lack and preserve what they already possess."
The true meaning of celebrating Holi is to realize the power and presence of God at all times [1]. That is what Prahlad did. He had a firm belief that Shri Krishna is Omnipresent. He is the Friend and Protector of all. That’s why He sat down fearlessly in the fire and the flames became as soothing as the peetambar (yellow garment) of Shri Krishna.
The true meaning of celebrating Holi is to realize the power and presence of God at all times [1]. That is what Prahlad did. He had a firm belief that Shri Krishna is Omnipresent. He is the Friend and Protector of all. That’s why He sat down fearlessly in the fire and the flames became as soothing as the peetambar (yellow garment) of Shri Krishna.
It wasn't just fire that spared Prahlad. Weapons, musth elephants, venom, water nothing could harm him. Because God is not only omnipresent, he is also the Supreme controller of everything. So when He protects His devotee then nothing can harm that devotee.
If we develop the same faith in our hearts, we can also face all our problems smilingly without any fear [2].
On the auspicious occasion of Holi, we should remember the message of Navadha Bhakti, propagated by Prahlad and increase our love for God. Sprinkling color on each other denotes sprinkling love on each other. The Sanskrit word for red color is rāga. Rāga also means love.
Shri Radha Rani is the embodiment of true love. Remember Shri Radha-Krishna always and especially on the joyous occasion of Holi. That is the real play of Holi.
Glory be to Prahlad.
On the auspicious occasion of Holi, we should remember the message of Navadha Bhakti, propagated by Prahlad and increase our love for God. Sprinkling color on each other denotes sprinkling love on each other. The Sanskrit word for red color is rāga. Rāga also means love.
Shri Radha Rani is the embodiment of true love. Remember Shri Radha-Krishna always and especially on the joyous occasion of Holi. That is the real play of Holi.
Glory be to Prahlad.
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Leela
Divine Holi Play
Based on a divine composition in Prem Ras Madira - Madhav sang madhav aayo ri
Madhav (Vasant – Spring season) has arrived with Madhav (Shri Krishna), who is extremely excited to play Holi with Shri Radha Rani and Her friends. Finding an excuse to defeat Shri Radha Rani's group, Shri Krishna sends them an invitation to visit Him in Madhavi Kunj (name of a beautiful flowery grove). Shri Radha's friends are delighted upon being invited and they rush with great delight to inform Shri Radha about it.
The Sakhis say to Shri Radha (Madhavi), “O Sakhi Madhavi! Shyam Sundar has sent a message to visit Him in the Madhavi Kunj. So let us all go".
Shri Radha says, "I know the tricks of Shyam Sundar very well. This is not a simple invite. It might be a trap for Holi. He must surely have planned a trick to defeat us in Holi-play. Let us not act in haste for if we lose, it will be a great disgrace that a princess lost at the hands of a mere cowherd boy. Instead, let us also plan something against Him".
Shri Radha Rani unfolds Her plan saying “All of you take water guns filled with colored water and hide them in your clothes, so that He does not suspect you and run away to escape. The first attack should be ours. In this battle, whosoever attacks first will be the winner”.
But before that, just get a safe access to Him, “Some of you take gulal in gold bowls and cover it with up with flowers. Seeing you bringing flowers, He will be very happy, thinking that you have brought flowers to offer Him as a gift. As soon as you get there, each of you put a flower on Him and then start with the gulal. He will be caught off-guard. Make sure that He does not get a wind of our plan beforehand; else if He finds out, if nothing else, He can at least run away. He is a very fast runner. None of you can do anything then”.
Kishori Ji further directs all Her team members to launch the water gun attack at Shyam Sundar at the same time. With the simultaneous attack of thousands of Gopis, Shyam Sundar will be momentarily caught off-guard. However, what happens when the water in the water guns gets over? It will be akin to the whole army being weaponless after the first attack. Thakur Ji will seize that opportunity and run away.
So, Kishori Ji revised the plan and instructed the Gopis to "Hide large pots filled with colored-water in the Kunj several hours before the invitation time. At anytime only half the gopis should fire the water guns and the rest should wait. After the first set of sakhis has emptied out their water guns, the second line of gopis should attack while the first set go and refill their water guns. This attack should not stop even for a second. A continuous onslaught of water guns will make Him nervous and He will stand still. Seizing this opportunity, tie Him up".
The plan is ready and all preparations are made. All the sakhis reach the Kunj armed with their hidden ammunition. From far Krishna saw them coming empty handed and was very happy thinking He fooled them again today. He decided to wait to give them time to get a little closer, before launching His attack. No sooner did the sakhis reach close they pretended to bow down to greet Him but instead pulled out the water guns and the launched the attack of color ! Thakur Ji was startled with thousands of water guns firing on Him when He was not expecting even a single one. And while all that attack was going on, gulal (a colored powder) also started falling on Him. He could not even open His eyes, for the fear of being blinded with gulal. Being continuously attacked by water color and gulal, He eventually surrendered.
So far, Kishori Ji was in the background and all the work was being done by Kishori Ji's aides. Now Kishori Ji makes Her appearance and signals for the second part of the play to begin. Some gopis hold Shyam Sunder’s hands, some His legs, some His waist while some start tying Him up. Kishori Ji wins and Shyam Sundar loses. Kishori Ji’s friends bring Shyam Sundar in front of Kishori Ji.
Poet Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj says that in the spirit of Holi Leela, Kishori Ji declares, “Let us dress Him up like a bride. And take Him door to door to show the new bride. His friends will see Him dressed like a girl. That will teach Him a lesson for challenging us to a game of Holi.” Not seeing any other way out, Thakur Ji accepts the punishment thinking, "It is great, that I could get away with such a minor punishment". Thus all the gopis dress up Shyam Sundar like a newly wedded bride and have great fun teasing Him.
The Sakhis say to Shri Radha (Madhavi), “O Sakhi Madhavi! Shyam Sundar has sent a message to visit Him in the Madhavi Kunj. So let us all go".
Shri Radha says, "I know the tricks of Shyam Sundar very well. This is not a simple invite. It might be a trap for Holi. He must surely have planned a trick to defeat us in Holi-play. Let us not act in haste for if we lose, it will be a great disgrace that a princess lost at the hands of a mere cowherd boy. Instead, let us also plan something against Him".
Shri Radha Rani unfolds Her plan saying “All of you take water guns filled with colored water and hide them in your clothes, so that He does not suspect you and run away to escape. The first attack should be ours. In this battle, whosoever attacks first will be the winner”.
But before that, just get a safe access to Him, “Some of you take gulal in gold bowls and cover it with up with flowers. Seeing you bringing flowers, He will be very happy, thinking that you have brought flowers to offer Him as a gift. As soon as you get there, each of you put a flower on Him and then start with the gulal. He will be caught off-guard. Make sure that He does not get a wind of our plan beforehand; else if He finds out, if nothing else, He can at least run away. He is a very fast runner. None of you can do anything then”.
Kishori Ji further directs all Her team members to launch the water gun attack at Shyam Sundar at the same time. With the simultaneous attack of thousands of Gopis, Shyam Sundar will be momentarily caught off-guard. However, what happens when the water in the water guns gets over? It will be akin to the whole army being weaponless after the first attack. Thakur Ji will seize that opportunity and run away.
So, Kishori Ji revised the plan and instructed the Gopis to "Hide large pots filled with colored-water in the Kunj several hours before the invitation time. At anytime only half the gopis should fire the water guns and the rest should wait. After the first set of sakhis has emptied out their water guns, the second line of gopis should attack while the first set go and refill their water guns. This attack should not stop even for a second. A continuous onslaught of water guns will make Him nervous and He will stand still. Seizing this opportunity, tie Him up".
The plan is ready and all preparations are made. All the sakhis reach the Kunj armed with their hidden ammunition. From far Krishna saw them coming empty handed and was very happy thinking He fooled them again today. He decided to wait to give them time to get a little closer, before launching His attack. No sooner did the sakhis reach close they pretended to bow down to greet Him but instead pulled out the water guns and the launched the attack of color ! Thakur Ji was startled with thousands of water guns firing on Him when He was not expecting even a single one. And while all that attack was going on, gulal (a colored powder) also started falling on Him. He could not even open His eyes, for the fear of being blinded with gulal. Being continuously attacked by water color and gulal, He eventually surrendered.
So far, Kishori Ji was in the background and all the work was being done by Kishori Ji's aides. Now Kishori Ji makes Her appearance and signals for the second part of the play to begin. Some gopis hold Shyam Sunder’s hands, some His legs, some His waist while some start tying Him up. Kishori Ji wins and Shyam Sundar loses. Kishori Ji’s friends bring Shyam Sundar in front of Kishori Ji.
Poet Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj says that in the spirit of Holi Leela, Kishori Ji declares, “Let us dress Him up like a bride. And take Him door to door to show the new bride. His friends will see Him dressed like a girl. That will teach Him a lesson for challenging us to a game of Holi.” Not seeing any other way out, Thakur Ji accepts the punishment thinking, "It is great, that I could get away with such a minor punishment". Thus all the gopis dress up Shyam Sundar like a newly wedded bride and have great fun teasing Him.
Leela
A divine humor
Humorous conversation of Uma and Rama (Lakshmi)
A humorous leela revealed by Shri Maharaj Ji in his divine composition Radha Govind Geet
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एक दिन उमा घर, गोविंद राधे, कमला विनोद हित गईं बता दे।
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eka dina umā ghara, goviṃda rādhe, kamalā vinoda hita gaīṃ batā de।
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One day Lakshmi Ji visited Parvati Ji .
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कमला ने टेरी कहि, गोविंद राधे। घर में है कोई या नहीं है बता दे ॥
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kamalā ne ṭerī kahi, goviṃda rādhe। ghara meṃ hai koī yā nahīṃ hai batā de ॥
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She called at the door to ask if anyone was home.
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उमा ने कहा आवो, गोविंद राधे, पूछती हो काहे को, कमला बता दे।
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umā ne kahā āvo, goviṃda rādhe, pūchatī ho kāhe ko, kamalā batā de।
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Parvati Ji welcomed her and said “O Kamla! Please come in. You don’t need to ask.”
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तेरा भिखारी कहाँ, गोविंद राधे, वो बली मखशाला, गया है बता दे ।
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terā bhikhārī kahām̐, goviṃda rādhe, vo balī makhaśālā, gayā hai batā de ।
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Lakshmi Ji asked again,"Where is your beggar"?
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पशुपति पूछति हूँ, गोविंद राधे, वो तो गोपाल, गोकुल में बता दे।
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paśupati pūchati hūm̐, goviṃda rādhe, vo to gopāla, gokula meṃ batā de।
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Kamla said“Oh no, I am asking about Pashupati” (who rides a bull). Parvati Ji replied “He must be in Gokul, gazing the cows”.
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तेरा भिखारी कहाँ, गोविंद राधे, वो बलि मखशाला, है बता दे।
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Tera bhikhari kahan, Govind radhe, Vo bali makh shala, gaya hei bata de.
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Kamla said mockingly, “Where is your beggar?” Uma mockingly replied saying, “He should be in the Yagya Shala of King Bali as Baman.
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जाके तनु नाग सोहे, गोविंद राधे, वो तो क्षीरसागर में, सोया बता दे।
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jāke tanu nāga sohe, goviṃda rādhe, vo to kṣīrasāgara meṃ, soyā batā de।
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Kamla said,“I am asking about the one who is decorated with snakes”.
Parvati Ji answered, applying the description on Shri Vishnu, “He is sleeping on a snake in Ksheer Sagar.”
Parvati Ji answered, applying the description on Shri Vishnu, “He is sleeping on a snake in Ksheer Sagar.”
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जो है विभूति युक्त, गोविंद राधे, सो तो तुम्हारे संग, कमला बता दे।
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jo hai vibhūti yukta, goviṃda rādhe, so to tumhāre saṃga, kamalā batā de।
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Kamla Ji : “I am asking about the one who smears his body with ashes- vibhooti”.
Uma Ji : “The master of vibhooti is your husband. Don’t you know where he is?”
Uma Ji : “The master of vibhooti is your husband. Don’t you know where he is?”
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विष अहारी पूछूँ, गोविंद राधे, सो तो ब्रज पूतना के, उर में बता दे।
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viṣa ahārī pūchūm̐, goviṃda rādhe, so to braja pūtanā ke, ura meṃ batā de।
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Finally, Kamla Ji said, “I am asking about the one who drank the poison”. Parvati Ji imposing this quality as well on Vishnu Ji said, “He is still drinking poison from the breast of Pootana in Braj”.
Eventually Lakshmi Ji accepted her defeat in this amusing game.
Eventually Lakshmi Ji accepted her defeat in this amusing game.
Leela
O Mother! Change my complexion
Based on a poem in Prem Ras Madira- Maiya Mero Rang Goro Kari Dei Ri
Today Shri Krishna is pleading with mother Yashoda to make him fair complexioned.
Krishna – Maiya! Please make me light complexioned right now. All my friends tease me. They mock at Me, by clapping their hands and calling Me ‘Blacky Blacky’. I get very embarrassed. You produced both brother Balaram and Me. Brother Balram is light complexioned while I am dark. Maiya! Why were you so unfair towards Me?
Maiya was enchanted by the innocent pleading of her little child. Trying to explain and dissuade Him from asking for the impossible, she said, “My child! It is God who decides the complexion of a child, not the mother.”
Hearing this, He stood up in anger and asked, “Who is that God? Where does He live?”
Maiya was shocked, at this sudden anger and asked in astonishment, “Why do you want to know about God’s whereabouts?” Shri Krishna innocently replied, “I wish to beat him up for this partiality. Just tell Me where He lives and I will take care of the rest".
Hearing such innocent words, Maiya could not help but laugh.
Seeing Maiya laugh Shri Krishn became bashful and threatened her by saying, “Mother! Please tell me soon; else I will never ever come in your lap.”
Krishna – Maiya! Please make me light complexioned right now. All my friends tease me. They mock at Me, by clapping their hands and calling Me ‘Blacky Blacky’. I get very embarrassed. You produced both brother Balaram and Me. Brother Balram is light complexioned while I am dark. Maiya! Why were you so unfair towards Me?
Maiya was enchanted by the innocent pleading of her little child. Trying to explain and dissuade Him from asking for the impossible, she said, “My child! It is God who decides the complexion of a child, not the mother.”
Hearing this, He stood up in anger and asked, “Who is that God? Where does He live?”
Maiya was shocked, at this sudden anger and asked in astonishment, “Why do you want to know about God’s whereabouts?” Shri Krishna innocently replied, “I wish to beat him up for this partiality. Just tell Me where He lives and I will take care of the rest".
Hearing such innocent words, Maiya could not help but laugh.
Seeing Maiya laugh Shri Krishn became bashful and threatened her by saying, “Mother! Please tell me soon; else I will never ever come in your lap.”
Kid's Story
Redeemer of Sinners
Upliftment of Naoroji
In a forest named Choranandi, there lived a notorious gang of robbers, headed by a merciless and violent robber named Naoroji. People were terrorized by the mere mention of his name. For this very reason, Mahaprabhu Chaitanya was advised by everyone to not pass through that forest, during his pilgrimage in southern part of India. Mahaprabhu Ji refuted all fears saying, “Robbers rob people off their wealth. I have renounced the world and beg for alms. What will they get from me? If they want to take my life, they can do so. It will be my fortune if this body can be of service to someone." Saying so, Mahapraphu Ji entered the forest. After walking in the forest for a while, He lay down under the shade of a tree to rest and started chanting the Holy Names of God.
Naoroji was informed by his informants that a renunciate has entered his forest. Accompanied by his men, he went to have Mahaprabhu Ji's darshan and humbly requested Mahaprabhu Ji to come to his house for dinner. Mahaprabhu Ji did not accept his offer saying, "I am a renunciate and stay under a tree. I eat only what I get in alms. Whatever you offer in alms I will happily accept". Hearing this, Naoroji ordered his men to bring a feast for Mahaprabhu Ji. While Naoroji and his group were busy doing so, Mahaprabhu Ji, absorbed in the thoughts of Beloved- Sri Krishn, went into a trance, losing all body consciousness. Sometimes, he'd sing in euphoria and sometimes he'd dance with gay abandon-His nimble feet throwing away the heaps of food kept in front of Him. Naoroji and his men sat around Mahaprabhu Ji, mesmerized by his highest state of ecstasy and pure love for God.
All his life Naoroji had killed and robbed people. Now Naoroji was approximately 60 years old. Mahaprabhu Ji's unprecedented love for God had a profound impact on him. He fell on the lotus feet of Mahaprabhu Ji and pleaded saying," My Lord! You have cast a spell of me. On holding your divine vision, my mind is completely detached from this world. From now on, I wish to stay under the shelter of your lotus feet and sing glories of Shri Krishn. O Lord! I was born in a Brahmin family, but since childhood, I have engaged in cruelty and robbery. Seeing you, I have undergone a complete transformation. I don't like anything other than the shelter of your lotus feet. Please grant me your foot dust. Please initiate me with the same mantra that infuses a deep love of God in your heart".
Hearing such sincere words of repentance and desire for the love of God, Mahaprabhu Ji said, "Naoroji! You are highly blessed, to have such feelings at this age. Singing glories of Shri Krishn is the essence of human life. All this wealth and luxuries are temporary and transient. Be assured, that the merciful lord, bestows His grace and mercy, on all those who pray to Him with steadfast love and devotion, even though they may have committed uncountable sins in this past. The causelessly merciful Lord has already granted you a pure intellect. Now you should always sing the glories of the Lord from the core of your heart". Hearing these words of Mahaprabhu Chaitanya, Naoroji was drenched in divine love bliss and surrendered himself completely to the lotus feet of Mahaprabhu Chaitanya.
The following morning when Mahaprabhu Ji started to leave, Naoroji threw down his weapons and addressed his fellow mates, saying - "Brothers! I have committed multitude of sins and tortured numerous people. I have robbed millions and spent millions with these hands. But now I have become a beggar. I will beg for food and spend the rest of my life, performing devotion to Lord Shri Krishna. Please forgive me for all what I did and bless me so I may spend the rest of my life in the service of my Guru, drenched in the love of Shri Krishna" . Saying so, Naoroji left the forest with Mahaprabhu Ji.
Naoroji was informed by his informants that a renunciate has entered his forest. Accompanied by his men, he went to have Mahaprabhu Ji's darshan and humbly requested Mahaprabhu Ji to come to his house for dinner. Mahaprabhu Ji did not accept his offer saying, "I am a renunciate and stay under a tree. I eat only what I get in alms. Whatever you offer in alms I will happily accept". Hearing this, Naoroji ordered his men to bring a feast for Mahaprabhu Ji. While Naoroji and his group were busy doing so, Mahaprabhu Ji, absorbed in the thoughts of Beloved- Sri Krishn, went into a trance, losing all body consciousness. Sometimes, he'd sing in euphoria and sometimes he'd dance with gay abandon-His nimble feet throwing away the heaps of food kept in front of Him. Naoroji and his men sat around Mahaprabhu Ji, mesmerized by his highest state of ecstasy and pure love for God.
All his life Naoroji had killed and robbed people. Now Naoroji was approximately 60 years old. Mahaprabhu Ji's unprecedented love for God had a profound impact on him. He fell on the lotus feet of Mahaprabhu Ji and pleaded saying," My Lord! You have cast a spell of me. On holding your divine vision, my mind is completely detached from this world. From now on, I wish to stay under the shelter of your lotus feet and sing glories of Shri Krishn. O Lord! I was born in a Brahmin family, but since childhood, I have engaged in cruelty and robbery. Seeing you, I have undergone a complete transformation. I don't like anything other than the shelter of your lotus feet. Please grant me your foot dust. Please initiate me with the same mantra that infuses a deep love of God in your heart".
Hearing such sincere words of repentance and desire for the love of God, Mahaprabhu Ji said, "Naoroji! You are highly blessed, to have such feelings at this age. Singing glories of Shri Krishn is the essence of human life. All this wealth and luxuries are temporary and transient. Be assured, that the merciful lord, bestows His grace and mercy, on all those who pray to Him with steadfast love and devotion, even though they may have committed uncountable sins in this past. The causelessly merciful Lord has already granted you a pure intellect. Now you should always sing the glories of the Lord from the core of your heart". Hearing these words of Mahaprabhu Chaitanya, Naoroji was drenched in divine love bliss and surrendered himself completely to the lotus feet of Mahaprabhu Chaitanya.
The following morning when Mahaprabhu Ji started to leave, Naoroji threw down his weapons and addressed his fellow mates, saying - "Brothers! I have committed multitude of sins and tortured numerous people. I have robbed millions and spent millions with these hands. But now I have become a beggar. I will beg for food and spend the rest of my life, performing devotion to Lord Shri Krishna. Please forgive me for all what I did and bless me so I may spend the rest of my life in the service of my Guru, drenched in the love of Shri Krishna" . Saying so, Naoroji left the forest with Mahaprabhu Ji.
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