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This is how precious God's name isThe cornerstone of lifeScience of giving alms |
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गो कोटिदानं ग्रहणेषु काशी, प्रयागगंगाऽयुत कल्पवासः। यज्ञायुतं मेरु सुवर्णदानं गोविंदनाम्ना न कदापि तुल्यम्।
पां गीता |
go koṭidānaṃ grahaṇeṣu kāśī, prayāgagaṃgā'yuta kalpavāsaḥ।
yajñāyutaṃ meru suvarṇadānaṃ goviṃdanāmnā na kadāpi tulyam। pāṃ gītā |
Gita declares that "The combined fruit of making a donation of billions of cows, dying in the holy land of Kashi, fasting for one full month at the bank of the river Ganges in the holy city if Prayag, performing yagya and donating so much gold to be of the size of Sumeru mountain DOES NOT compare up with the fruit of uttering ONCE the name of Shri Krishna. This is how potent the Divine name of God is"
Suppose an ordinary man, finds a ring with shiny stone on his way back from work. He likes the shiny stone on the ring, picks it up and starts wearing it, completely oblivious to the fact that the shiny stones were indeed diamonds and that diamond is a precious stone. He is careless about the ring. He takes it off and carelessly leaves it here and there around the house.
Incidentally his friend, who is a jeweller visits him one day. Seeing the ring he exclaims, “What a beautiful expensive diamond ring you are wearing. It is definitely worth over $100,000”. Imagine the joy that person would feel being the owner of this precious ring. His joy will be equivalent to that of holding a $100,000 certified check. Why? Because now he has come to realize the true value of that ring.
In the same way, we do not realize the true value of God’s name. The day we understand and start believing in in the true value of love with God's name, we will automatically fall in love with His name. The divine Lord resides in His name will all of His divine powers.
Mahaprabhu Chaitanya asserts
Incidentally his friend, who is a jeweller visits him one day. Seeing the ring he exclaims, “What a beautiful expensive diamond ring you are wearing. It is definitely worth over $100,000”. Imagine the joy that person would feel being the owner of this precious ring. His joy will be equivalent to that of holding a $100,000 certified check. Why? Because now he has come to realize the true value of that ring.
In the same way, we do not realize the true value of God’s name. The day we understand and start believing in in the true value of love with God's name, we will automatically fall in love with His name. The divine Lord resides in His name will all of His divine powers.
Mahaprabhu Chaitanya asserts
नाम्नामकारि बहुधा निज सर्वशक्तिस्, तत्रार्पिता नियमितः स्मरणे न कालः।
एतादृशी तव कृपा भगवन्ममापि, दुर्दैव मीदृशमिहा जनिनानुरागः ॥ |
nāmnāmakāri bahudhā nija sarvaśaktis, tatrārpitā niyamitaḥ smaraṇe na kālaḥ।
etādṛśī tava kṛpā bhagavanmamāpi, durdaiva mīdṛśamihā janinānurāgaḥ ॥ |
"It is His immense grace and mercy that God has endowed His name with all of His powers. So, whenever we call out His name, He knows that we are calling Him. In saying God's name we will experience the same divine experience as in seeing Him face to face, touching Him or listening to His divine voice. The day we develop this 100% faith that God dwells in His name, we hae to pronounce his name just once and we will realize God.
Imagine also the mercy of the divine Lord that He has not imposed any conditions or restrictions of time, place, gender, Shri Krishna gladly accepts devotees humble offerings
Imagine also the mercy of the divine Lord that He has not imposed any conditions or gender, cast or creed for chanting His name. All living beings of all faiths are eligible to lovingly divine names anywhere, at any time.
Imagine also the mercy of the divine Lord that He has not imposed any conditions or restrictions of time, place, gender, Shri Krishna gladly accepts devotees humble offerings
Imagine also the mercy of the divine Lord that He has not imposed any conditions or gender, cast or creed for chanting His name. All living beings of all faiths are eligible to lovingly divine names anywhere, at any time.
तुलसी-दल-मात्रेण जलस्य चुलुकेन च॥ विकनिते स्वमात्मानं भक्तेभ्यो भक्तवत्सलः।
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ulasī-dala-mātreṇa jalasya culukena ca।। vikanite svamātmānaṃ bhaktebhyo bhaktavatsalaḥ। 9.26
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पत्रं पुष्पं फलं तोयं यो मे भक्त्या प्रयच्छति
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patraṃ puṣpaṃ phalaṃ toyaṃ yo me bhaktyā prayacchati
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“I am pleased by a simple offering of love even if it is in the form of a leaf, flower, fruit or even water”. In fact it is even simpler than that. If a devotee mentally offers anything to Him He accepts those as well.
The little 5 year old Prahlad used to tell His father, my Lord Ram pervades each and every particle of this universe. Haranyakashipu, His father scolded him one day and asked “Does your Lord live in this palace; the residence of a mighty demon”? Prahlad again smiled and said “Yes He does”.
Overcome by anger and pride, Haranyakashipu further asked, “Does He live in this pillar”? Prahlad again smiled and replied “Yes He does”. Burning with pride and anger, the mighty demon Haranyakashipu, who had the strength of 10,000 elephants, struck a strong blow to the stone pillar with his mace. The pillar shattered into pieces and from within emerged “Narsingh Bhagwan” the divine Lord in the form of half man and half lion. In this way He declared to Hiranyakashyapu that “O ignorant being! There is no place in this world where I do not dwell. I am equally present with all My powers, in each and every particle of this universe. I also live in your heart and note down every action of yours in the form of the thoughts that go through your mind”.
God does not ever become impure. Instead His name purifies all impure things. It cleanses our not just the physical body but the subtle mind and intellect too.
The little 5 year old Prahlad used to tell His father, my Lord Ram pervades each and every particle of this universe. Haranyakashipu, His father scolded him one day and asked “Does your Lord live in this palace; the residence of a mighty demon”? Prahlad again smiled and said “Yes He does”.
Overcome by anger and pride, Haranyakashipu further asked, “Does He live in this pillar”? Prahlad again smiled and replied “Yes He does”. Burning with pride and anger, the mighty demon Haranyakashipu, who had the strength of 10,000 elephants, struck a strong blow to the stone pillar with his mace. The pillar shattered into pieces and from within emerged “Narsingh Bhagwan” the divine Lord in the form of half man and half lion. In this way He declared to Hiranyakashyapu that “O ignorant being! There is no place in this world where I do not dwell. I am equally present with all My powers, in each and every particle of this universe. I also live in your heart and note down every action of yours in the form of the thoughts that go through your mind”.
God does not ever become impure. Instead His name purifies all impure things. It cleanses our not just the physical body but the subtle mind and intellect too.
अपवित्रः पवित्रो वा सर्वावस्थागतोऽपि वा ।
यः स्मरेद्। पुंडरीकाक्षं स वाह्ययाभ्यन्तरः शुचिः ॥ गरुण पुराण |
apavitraḥ pavitro vā sarvāvasthāgato'pi vā ।
yaḥ smared। puṃḍarīkākṣaṃ sa vāhyayābhyantaraḥ śuciḥ ॥ |
One can attain the true benefit and result of devotion by loving remembrance of His divine form and chanting His sweet names with a firm faith that God dwells in His name.
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जोरि जोरि धरे क्यों धना, तन भी न साथी अपना ॥
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jori jori dhare kyoṃ dhanā, tana bhī na sāthī apanā ॥
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All of us tend to accumulate wealth, as a measure of security for old age, ill health, unplanned situations, children etc. However, look at it this way, there exist families today that can sustain themselves on $1000 per month. If you ask someone who makes $2,000 a month, he says it is not enough since things are very expensive these days. And if you ask a person earning $5,000 month or $10,000 a month, they too have the same complaint.
The great saint writer Ved Vyas says in the Bhagawat
The great saint writer Ved Vyas says in the Bhagawat
यावद्भियेत जठरं तावत्सत्त्वं हि देहिनाम्। अधिकं योऽभिमन्येत सस्तेनो दंडमर्हति ॥
भागवत 7.14.8 |
yāvadbhiyeta jaṭharaṃ tāvatsattvaṃ hi dehinām। adhikaṃ yo'bhimanyeta sasteno daṃḍamarhati ॥
bhāgavata 7.14.8 |
Human beings are entitled to only that amount of wealth, which is sufficient to take care of our basic needs to survive. If we accumulate more wealth than we need, it is considered stealing in the eyes of the divine taxman and the culprit is liable for punishment of this theft. Hence our scriptures advise that one should not waste their precious lifetime running after accumulating wealth, instead one should spend time in the sweet remembrance of God, as that is the only way to attain everlasting peace and happiness.
An wise person is that who is concerned about his own (soul’s) future and does not waste his precious time planning for generations ahead of them. What you will be in your next lifetime is governed solely by one’s own actions. All physical relationships such as those of father, mother, brother, sister etc. come to end when this body dies. Your one and only refuge is the name of God.
In Kaliyug, the path of karma dharma is very difficult to follow. It is practically impossible to follow all the rules of performing the Vedic injunctions (Yagya) correctly as they are very stringent.
An wise person is that who is concerned about his own (soul’s) future and does not waste his precious time planning for generations ahead of them. What you will be in your next lifetime is governed solely by one’s own actions. All physical relationships such as those of father, mother, brother, sister etc. come to end when this body dies. Your one and only refuge is the name of God.
In Kaliyug, the path of karma dharma is very difficult to follow. It is practically impossible to follow all the rules of performing the Vedic injunctions (Yagya) correctly as they are very stringent.
षड्भिः संपद्यते धर्मस्तेतिदुर्लभतराः कलौ ।
वेद |
ṣaḍbhiḥ saṃpadyate dharmastetidurlabhatarāḥ kalau।
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There are six mandatory rules for the rituals of the Vedas.
1. The first rule is
1. The first rule is
शुक्लं यद्रव्यं तस्माद्यज्ञमिरितम्॥
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śuklaṃ yadravyaṃ tasmādyajñamiritam॥
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The money used to arrange for the Yagya should be earned through honest means. The means applied to earn money are not always honest. Money earned without lying or hurting or deceiving anyone is called white money. Hence, only white money must be used for a fire sacrifice or yagya. This is the simplest of the 6 conditions laid down by the Vedas to perform a sacrificial fire offering and if it is not possible to follow this, it is definitely not possible to follow the rest of them. In brief the other conditions are:
2) The pandit, who is performing yagya should be totally selfless: means would perform the yagya even if he were to get no remuneration
3) The pundit must pronounce the mantra accurately with perfect Vedic pronunciation and use the correct rhythm and musical notes
4) The householder (Yajman) must have 100% faith in Mantra, Pandit, Devata of yagya and the success of yagya: means yajman and pandit should have 100% faith that when they recite the mantra and offer stuff in the fire while saying ‘swaha’ then Devata of Yagya will come to take the offering.
5) The Pandit must have the knowledge of purification of water and place and He must know how to invoke the Devata of Mantra, to make the yagya successful.
6) The material used for yagya must be pure. Just one single mistake by the Pandit, can cause a downfall of the beneficiary (yajman) of the yagya. As the Vedas say:
2) The pandit, who is performing yagya should be totally selfless: means would perform the yagya even if he were to get no remuneration
3) The pundit must pronounce the mantra accurately with perfect Vedic pronunciation and use the correct rhythm and musical notes
4) The householder (Yajman) must have 100% faith in Mantra, Pandit, Devata of yagya and the success of yagya: means yajman and pandit should have 100% faith that when they recite the mantra and offer stuff in the fire while saying ‘swaha’ then Devata of Yagya will come to take the offering.
5) The Pandit must have the knowledge of purification of water and place and He must know how to invoke the Devata of Mantra, to make the yagya successful.
6) The material used for yagya must be pure. Just one single mistake by the Pandit, can cause a downfall of the beneficiary (yajman) of the yagya. As the Vedas say:
यजमानं हिनस्ति ।
The path of gyan is also extremely difficult. Since prior to being an aspirant of “Gyan Marg” one has to be 100% detached from all material objects and people. The path of Yoga also conforms to strict rules. Path of Yoga aims at thorough control on mind. The only way to accomplish this goal is to go through the following eight limbs of yoga.
Hence, Tulasidas Ji asserts firmly,
जप तप नियम योग निज धर्मा । श्रुति संभव नाना शुभ कर्मा॥
ज्ञान दया दम तीरथ मज्जन । जहँ लगि धर्म कहे श्रुति सज्जन॥ आगम निगम पुरान अनेका । पढ़े सुने कर फल प्रभु एका॥ तव पद पंकज प्रीति निरंतर। सब साधन कर यह फल सुंदर॥ वशि रामायण |
japa tapa niyama yoga nija dharmā । śruti saṃbhava nānā śubha karmā॥
jñāna dayā dama tīratha majjana । jaham̐ lagi dharma kahe śruti sajjana॥ āgama nigama purāna anekā । paḍha़e sune kara phala prabhu ekā॥ tava pada paṃkaja prīti niraṃtara। saba sādhana kara yaha phala suṃdara॥ vaśi rāmāyaṇa |
"Counting beads, penance, following Vedic rules of karma dharma, Gyan, Yoga and many other ways are written in the scriptures of spiritual benediction. In kaliyuga none of these paths are practical paths of taking you to God. The only way in kaliyuga is to develop love for the lotus feet of God"
The one and only path to attaining unlimited bliss is is to chant the names and glories of God with selfless love and devotion.
The one and only path to attaining unlimited bliss is is to chant the names and glories of God with selfless love and devotion.
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दानमेकं कलौ युगे
मनुस्मृति 1.86 |
dānamekaṃ kalau yuge
manusmṛti 1.86 |
Our first father Manu also said the same. There is a story in the Vedas, once celestial gods, humans, and demons went to their father creator Lord Brahma, to ask Him what their duty is? Lord Brahma gave his answer in three letters Da da da (द द द).
Each of them came back bewildered as they didn’t understand the answer. They asked their respective Gurus to decode the answer.
Guru Ji explained saying
First ‘da’ is meant for the humans, who have become extremely greedy for money. This is the cause of their downfall. For them ‘da’ means ‘daan’ (donation).
Second ‘da’ is for celestial gods. They are endowed with power and they live in heaven enjoying sensual gratification. For them ‘da’ means ‘Damaya’ (curb your sense – gratification).
Third ‘da’ was for demons. They torture others ruthlessly. They need to increase mercy in their hearts. For them ‘da’ means daya or mercy.
So for humans the only way to attain their goal of life is to donate.
Each of them came back bewildered as they didn’t understand the answer. They asked their respective Gurus to decode the answer.
Guru Ji explained saying
First ‘da’ is meant for the humans, who have become extremely greedy for money. This is the cause of their downfall. For them ‘da’ means ‘daan’ (donation).
Second ‘da’ is for celestial gods. They are endowed with power and they live in heaven enjoying sensual gratification. For them ‘da’ means ‘Damaya’ (curb your sense – gratification).
Third ‘da’ was for demons. They torture others ruthlessly. They need to increase mercy in their hearts. For them ‘da’ means daya or mercy.
So for humans the only way to attain their goal of life is to donate.
प्रकट चारि पद धर्म के, कलि महँ एक प्रधान । येने केन विधि दीनेउ दान करे कल्यान ॥
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prakaṭa cāri pada dharma ke, kali maham̐ eka pradhāna । yene kena vidhi dīneu dāna kare kalyāna ॥
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"There are four pillars of Vedic living, out of those there is one prominent one. In Kaliyug, donating is the only path way to benediction".
The most important part of religion is to give alms. And Lord Krishna cautioned Arjun,
The most important part of religion is to give alms. And Lord Krishna cautioned Arjun,
देशे काले च पात्रे च तद्दानं सात्त्विकं स्मृतम ॥
गीता 17.20 |
deśe kāle ca pātre ca taddānaṃ sāttvikaṃ smṛtama ॥
gītā 17.20 |
Donation should be offered to the right spiritual person to get the desired spiritual benefit.
Donation should be given to a proper place at a proper time and to a God-realized saint to get proper recompense of your alms.
Charity provided to a person of demonic mode or purpose (tamasi mode) results in hellish sufferings. Charity given to an ordinary (rajasi mode) human being or organization etc. gives material benefit or mortal world. If charity is given to an intellectually and morallt (sattvik mode) elevated person or cause, provides higher gratification of heaven. Yet, as all these three modes belong to Maya (Tamas, Rajas, Sattvic), the donor remains under the control of Maya and ultimately suffers the bondage of Maya. Donation given to a saint or for some divine purpose results in a divine benefit and brings the jiva closer to God.
Thus, before making a donation it is imperative to think and who we are offering the donation to and what will be the outcome. What if one donates without thinking through and the recipient misused the donated money or goods! ! Scriptures say even though donating is a philanthropic act; the donor will have to bear the negative outcome.
The human form of life is rarest of the rare. Contemplate! Only 7 billion humans inhabit this planet, whereas 7 billion micro organisms can be found in a one foot deep pothole.
Saints and religious scriptures advice to make this human life worthwhile, as one can attain the ultimate goal only in a human form. That is why it is desired even by the celestial Gods.
Second, this human form is temporary. We do not know when this human form will be taken away from us in the form of death. Death can come any time.
Hence, constantly remember God each and every moment of your life. Do not spend the precious moments of your life in pursuing bigger income and increasing your bank balance. A big bank balance will not help get rid of your sufferings. Take refuge in the names of God only.
Donation should be given to a proper place at a proper time and to a God-realized saint to get proper recompense of your alms.
Charity provided to a person of demonic mode or purpose (tamasi mode) results in hellish sufferings. Charity given to an ordinary (rajasi mode) human being or organization etc. gives material benefit or mortal world. If charity is given to an intellectually and morallt (sattvik mode) elevated person or cause, provides higher gratification of heaven. Yet, as all these three modes belong to Maya (Tamas, Rajas, Sattvic), the donor remains under the control of Maya and ultimately suffers the bondage of Maya. Donation given to a saint or for some divine purpose results in a divine benefit and brings the jiva closer to God.
Thus, before making a donation it is imperative to think and who we are offering the donation to and what will be the outcome. What if one donates without thinking through and the recipient misused the donated money or goods! ! Scriptures say even though donating is a philanthropic act; the donor will have to bear the negative outcome.
The human form of life is rarest of the rare. Contemplate! Only 7 billion humans inhabit this planet, whereas 7 billion micro organisms can be found in a one foot deep pothole.
Saints and religious scriptures advice to make this human life worthwhile, as one can attain the ultimate goal only in a human form. That is why it is desired even by the celestial Gods.
Second, this human form is temporary. We do not know when this human form will be taken away from us in the form of death. Death can come any time.
Hence, constantly remember God each and every moment of your life. Do not spend the precious moments of your life in pursuing bigger income and increasing your bank balance. A big bank balance will not help get rid of your sufferings. Take refuge in the names of God only.
Kripalu Leelamritam
This is a story about Shri Maharaj Ji when he was young and lived in Pratapgarh with Mahabani Ji. After work, many important government officials would visit Mahabani Ji's home. Shri Maharaj Ji and everyone else would play games together. One of their favorite games was 7 tiles (gitti phod).
In this game, seven flat tiles are stacked on top of each other, starting with the biggest one at the bottom. The players are divided into two teams. One team tries to break the stack by hitting the tiles with a ball. If they succeed, they have to restack them. The other team tries to hit the players of the first team with the ball to get them out. If the first team restacks the tiles, they win. If all the first team's players are out before restacking, the second team wins.
Shri Maharaj Ji was very good at this game. He could break the stack with one throw and was skilled at dodging the ball. He would quickly restack the tiles and avoid getting hit by the ball. He was fast and could predict the ball's direction and speed. By jumping, ducking, or moving left or right he always was able to dodge the ball. Because of this, his team always won in that game.
Banchary Didi, the youngest daughter of Mahabani Ji was a young girl at that time. She watched Shri Maharaj Ji play this game many times. One day, while playing, a ball came towards her, and she bent down. The ball hit her cheek. Shri Maharaj Ji made sure she was okay and asked why she had ducked. She said, "You also bend down, so I thought I should too." Shri Maharaj Ji laughed and said, "You have to watch the ball's direction and speed before deciding how to dodge it. Just copying someone without thinking doesn't work. You need to use your brain."
MORAL
To truly imitate someone, you need to possess the same level of intellect. Blindly copying someone's actions without having equal competence can lead to mistakes. This is why it's important to follow the teachings of Hari-Guru rather than just copying their actions. Blindly copying them can lead to spiritual downfall.
Shukdev Paramhans gave the same advise to Parikshit in Bhagavat. He said don't imitate the actions of God and saints. Do as they say not as they do. Once you have perfected your bhakti then you too can do as they do.
Shri Maharaj Ji was very good at this game. He could break the stack with one throw and was skilled at dodging the ball. He would quickly restack the tiles and avoid getting hit by the ball. He was fast and could predict the ball's direction and speed. By jumping, ducking, or moving left or right he always was able to dodge the ball. Because of this, his team always won in that game.
Banchary Didi, the youngest daughter of Mahabani Ji was a young girl at that time. She watched Shri Maharaj Ji play this game many times. One day, while playing, a ball came towards her, and she bent down. The ball hit her cheek. Shri Maharaj Ji made sure she was okay and asked why she had ducked. She said, "You also bend down, so I thought I should too." Shri Maharaj Ji laughed and said, "You have to watch the ball's direction and speed before deciding how to dodge it. Just copying someone without thinking doesn't work. You need to use your brain."
MORAL
To truly imitate someone, you need to possess the same level of intellect. Blindly copying someone's actions without having equal competence can lead to mistakes. This is why it's important to follow the teachings of Hari-Guru rather than just copying their actions. Blindly copying them can lead to spiritual downfall.
Shukdev Paramhans gave the same advise to Parikshit in Bhagavat. He said don't imitate the actions of God and saints. Do as they say not as they do. Once you have perfected your bhakti then you too can do as they do.
Kid's Story
Lord Shri Ram ruled the kingdom of Ayodhya a few million years ago. Hanuman, the eternal servant of Shri Ram served Him, while He lived on this earth for 11,000 years. Before leaving for His divine abode, Lord Ram instructed Hanuman to continue to stay on earth to propagate the message of devotion to God.
Lord Ram descended again on this earth, this time as Lord Shri Krishna in the holy land of Braj about 5000 years ago in the age of Dwapar yuga.
God has neither an enemy nor a friend. Yet ego is his greatest enemy and humility his greatest friend. God cannot tolerate ego or pride in anyone.
Once Lord Krishna’s Divine weapon Sudarshan Chakkra (the disc), became proud of its unmatched brilliance. At the same time His Divine carrier Garuda (the eagle) became proud of its speed and His favorite and most beautiful queen Satyabhama, became proud of her beauty. Shri Krishna decided to humble their pride.
One day, He called Garuda and asked him to fetch Hanuman from the mountains. He told Garuda that Hanuman was a great devotee and was very old, and should be treated with utmost respect. Garuda flew to the mountain where Hanuman lived and after paying due respect to Him, passed on Shri Krishna’s message to Him. Hanuman was in a playful mood, he refused to go and said, “I am a servant of Shri Ram. Tell your Lord that I do not go anywhere, unless Shri Ram instructs me to do so”.
Garuda flew back and gave the message to Shri Krishna. Shri Krishna told Garuda, “Tell Hanuman Shri Ram is calling”. Garuda flew back to the mountains and communicated Lord Krishna’s message to Hanuman. Hanuman said, “I am old, it takes me a while to get up and go anywhere. You go ahead and let Him know I am on my way”. Garuda, wanting to please his master, did not want to go ahead of Hanuman. He wanted to take Hanuman along with him. But Hanuman insisted that Garuda go ahead and that He would follow. Garuda did not want to take no as an answer. Being proud of his speed he insisted on Hanuman accompanying him. He even offered to carry Hanuman on his shoulders in order to reach Lord Krishna as soon as possible. Hanuman got irritated by Garuda’s insistence and wrapped him up in his tail and threw him at the bottom of the ocean.
Meanwhile Shri Krishna sat down on his throne with Shri Ram’s demeanor and asked Satyabhama to array as Mother Sita as Hanuman was visiting them. Satyabhama to array as Mother Sita as Hanuman was visiting them. Satyabhama sat down on the throne next to Shri Krishna.
When Hanuman Ji reached Dwarika, Sudarshan Chakra that was guarding Dwarika, stopped Him from entering the city and wanted him to identify himself and state the purpose of His visit. Hanuman was in a hurry to see His Lord and did not want to waste his time in answering Sudarshan Chakra’s questions. He caught Sudharshan Chakra and kept ji, in his mouth. Doing so, he reached the lotus feet of Shri Krishna and paid his obeisance. Shri Krishna was happy to see Hanuman and asked about His well-being.
Meanwhile Garuda flew as fast as and reached Dwarika as fast as he could. To his utter dismay he saw that Hanuman was already present there. At the same time, Shri Krishna observed a bulge in Hanuman's cheek. He asked Hanuman, what was He hiding in His mouth. Hanuman replied how the guard (Sudarshan Chakra) was trying to stop Him from entering the city, so he decided teach him a lesson and shoved Chakra him in His mouth. Hanuman asked Shri Krishna, where is Mother Sita, I can’t see her . Also, why is this maid servant sitting next to you? Needless to say that Satyabhama was offended.
Thus Shri Krishna taught all three of them a lesson. Garuda who was prod of his speed was humbled by the speed at which the really old Hanuman could travel. Sudarshan who was proud of his radiance, was humbled by Hanuman who thought of him as nothing more than a toy. Satyabhama, who as proud of her beauty, was humbled when Hanuman whose external appearance was that of a monkey, called her a maid servant.
Thus Shri Krishna humbled their pride and taught them a lesson in humility. Also, God is faithful friend. He does not take leave when one is prideful. He intervenes to squash the pride.
Lord Ram descended again on this earth, this time as Lord Shri Krishna in the holy land of Braj about 5000 years ago in the age of Dwapar yuga.
God has neither an enemy nor a friend. Yet ego is his greatest enemy and humility his greatest friend. God cannot tolerate ego or pride in anyone.
Once Lord Krishna’s Divine weapon Sudarshan Chakkra (the disc), became proud of its unmatched brilliance. At the same time His Divine carrier Garuda (the eagle) became proud of its speed and His favorite and most beautiful queen Satyabhama, became proud of her beauty. Shri Krishna decided to humble their pride.
One day, He called Garuda and asked him to fetch Hanuman from the mountains. He told Garuda that Hanuman was a great devotee and was very old, and should be treated with utmost respect. Garuda flew to the mountain where Hanuman lived and after paying due respect to Him, passed on Shri Krishna’s message to Him. Hanuman was in a playful mood, he refused to go and said, “I am a servant of Shri Ram. Tell your Lord that I do not go anywhere, unless Shri Ram instructs me to do so”.
Garuda flew back and gave the message to Shri Krishna. Shri Krishna told Garuda, “Tell Hanuman Shri Ram is calling”. Garuda flew back to the mountains and communicated Lord Krishna’s message to Hanuman. Hanuman said, “I am old, it takes me a while to get up and go anywhere. You go ahead and let Him know I am on my way”. Garuda, wanting to please his master, did not want to go ahead of Hanuman. He wanted to take Hanuman along with him. But Hanuman insisted that Garuda go ahead and that He would follow. Garuda did not want to take no as an answer. Being proud of his speed he insisted on Hanuman accompanying him. He even offered to carry Hanuman on his shoulders in order to reach Lord Krishna as soon as possible. Hanuman got irritated by Garuda’s insistence and wrapped him up in his tail and threw him at the bottom of the ocean.
Meanwhile Shri Krishna sat down on his throne with Shri Ram’s demeanor and asked Satyabhama to array as Mother Sita as Hanuman was visiting them. Satyabhama to array as Mother Sita as Hanuman was visiting them. Satyabhama sat down on the throne next to Shri Krishna.
When Hanuman Ji reached Dwarika, Sudarshan Chakra that was guarding Dwarika, stopped Him from entering the city and wanted him to identify himself and state the purpose of His visit. Hanuman was in a hurry to see His Lord and did not want to waste his time in answering Sudarshan Chakra’s questions. He caught Sudharshan Chakra and kept ji, in his mouth. Doing so, he reached the lotus feet of Shri Krishna and paid his obeisance. Shri Krishna was happy to see Hanuman and asked about His well-being.
Meanwhile Garuda flew as fast as and reached Dwarika as fast as he could. To his utter dismay he saw that Hanuman was already present there. At the same time, Shri Krishna observed a bulge in Hanuman's cheek. He asked Hanuman, what was He hiding in His mouth. Hanuman replied how the guard (Sudarshan Chakra) was trying to stop Him from entering the city, so he decided teach him a lesson and shoved Chakra him in His mouth. Hanuman asked Shri Krishna, where is Mother Sita, I can’t see her . Also, why is this maid servant sitting next to you? Needless to say that Satyabhama was offended.
Thus Shri Krishna taught all three of them a lesson. Garuda who was prod of his speed was humbled by the speed at which the really old Hanuman could travel. Sudarshan who was proud of his radiance, was humbled by Hanuman who thought of him as nothing more than a toy. Satyabhama, who as proud of her beauty, was humbled when Hanuman whose external appearance was that of a monkey, called her a maid servant.
Thus Shri Krishna humbled their pride and taught them a lesson in humility. Also, God is faithful friend. He does not take leave when one is prideful. He intervenes to squash the pride.
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