(Sorry if this was a little early, didn't think I would have time Sat 23 AUG to post this, plus all the time zones wanted to wish Krishna Ji's blessings for us all- sorry if this is the wrong section, thought it was the best)'..
Jai Shri Krishna! Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya!
Story of Lord Krishna's Birth |
| A long time ago in ancient India, there lived King Ugrasen. He had two children, prince Kansa and princess Devaki. Prince Kansa was evil by nature. When Kansa grew up, he imprisoned his own father Ugrasen and made himself king. Soon, his sister Devaki was married to King Vasudev. However, after the wedding, Kansa heard a divine warning from the sky, "O King! Your sister's eighth son will grow up to kill you." After Kansa heard this, he was afraid. Immediately he imprisoned his own sister Devaki and her husband king Vasudev, and kept them under continuous watch. Each time Devaki gave birth to a child in the prison, Kansa arrived personally and killed the child. When Devaki became pregnant for the eighth time, King Vasudev's friend's (King Nanda's) wife Yashoda was also pregnant. The eighth child, Lord Krishna, was born to queen Devaki at midnight in the prison. As soon as the child was born, appeared in divine form and the prison was filled with a dazzling light. Both Devaki and Vasudev prayed to Lord Vishnu. At the same time as Lord Krishna was born in the prison, the divine energy of Lord Vishnu was born in Gokul, as a baby girl to queen Yashoda. A divine message came to Vasudev soon after the birth of Lord Krishna, "Take this child across the Yamuna River to Gokul and exchange him with Yashoda's daughter. You will return to the prison before anyone comes to know about the birth of this child." Vasudev immediately followed the advice. As he carried the child in his arms, he found that the prison doors opened automatically and the guards were put to sleep by God. Vasudev approached the Yamuna River, which was very turbulent due to fierce winds and rain. However, as soon as Vasudev reached the riverbank, the river parted and made way for Vasudev carrying the divine child. Vasudev reached the opposite bank of the river safely and found all the people of Gokul fast asleep. He entered the palace of king Nanda and queen Yashoda, and put the baby Krishna in the place of Yashoda's baby girl. Then Vasudev returned to the prison with the baby girl. As soon as Vasudev laid the baby girl by Devaki's side, the prison doors shut automatically. The guards were now awake and were startled by the cries of the baby girl. The guards ran to Kansa and announced the birth of the eighth child. Kansa rushed to execute the child in the prison, remembering the divine warning that the eighth child would kill him. Devaki appealed, "O Kansa, this baby is a girl, and not the boy that the divine warning told you about. How can this child harm you?" However, Kansa ignored her, snatched the child from her lap, and hurled the child against the prison wall. The child did not fall down; instead, she flew up and appeared in the sky as a Goddess with eight arms, each arm carrying a weapon. She said, "O evil king! You will gain nothing by killing me. The one who will destroy you is elsewhere." Then the Goddess disappeared. Kansa freed Vasudev and Devaki from prison. Meanwhile, there was great rejoicing in Gokul, hailing the birth of a son in the household of Nanda. Nanda named the child Krishna. Entire Gokul wore a festive appearance. The streets were swept clean and all the houses were decorated with flags and flowers. Cows were smeared with turmeric, and adorned with peacock feathers and garlands. All people of Gokul danced in joy and flocked to Nanda's house to see baby Krishna and to offer gifts. Moral: The story of Lord Krishna's birth shows how powerful and loving God is. Whenever evil in the world like Kansa's wicked rule becomes unbearable, God Himself comes to save us in the form of an Incarnation like Lord Krishna. Against God, not even the mightiest evil can do anything. Hence, daily we should pray to God and remember Him by chanting* (repeating) His Name in everything we do ' be it getting ready, eating, walking, playing or going to bed. |
Source: https://www.sanatan.org/en/campaigns/KJ/birth.htm
How to approach Krishna
Krishna is inconceivable and inaccessible by the Vedas. Powerful yogis who perform the pranayama by controlling their breaths or great jnanis who try and understand Him by mental speculation may approach the tip of His toe after practicing for thousands of millions of years.
However Krishna is easily obtained by pure unalloyed devotion. He is seen by His pure devotees with eyes of devotion, tinged with the salve of love. His devotees meditate upon Him under the sway of love, parental affection, friendship, service or reverence and thus establish their eternal relationship with Him.
- Lord Krishna is the true meaning of True Love, he loves all his devotees and those that search for him'He is our father, brother, friend and guidance.
❤️ This is one of my favorite stories ❤️
Sudama was a friend of Lord Krishna from their childhood, when they were students with the great teacher and rishi, Sandeepany. They were partners in the pranks of Lord Krishna. After they finished school, the friends separated and went their ways. Krishna became the king of Dwaraka. Sudama was married and it was said he had twenty-seven children. He became very poor and eventually could hardly feed his family. His wife urged him to go to Krishna and ask him for help. Sudama postponed it for as long as he could, as he was too sensitive to ask for the Lord's help. He didn't want to go to his friend's place with a begging bowl. Eventually he was forced to take this step. His wife gave him a small bag of puffed rice to give to Krishna, for one never goes empty-handed to meet a friend or relative.
When Sudama reached the magnificent door of the palace, the guards stopped him. Quite ashamed of himself, he told the guard to inform Krishna that his friend Sudama was at the door. The guard did not believe that this man wearing such tattered clothes could be the king's friend. Nevertheless he took pity on the poor fellow and went in to announce to the king.
Lord Krishna rushed out to greet his friend with loving respect. He hugged him with happiness and led him inside. Though he was the Lord of the Universe, he washed his friend's feet and wiped them dry with his own silk clothing. Both the friends were very happy to see each other. Krishna gently chided Sudama for not visiting him in such a long time. Sudama was greatly moved by this reception.
Krishna, known for his mischief, asked his friend, "What has my sister-in-law sent for me? Surely she would not have sent you empty-handed to me. Come on. Let me have it."
Sudama was embarrassed and agitated, and many thoughts were racing through his head.
"Was it OK to give such a mean gift to the Lord? Was it fitting? What if Krishna were to mistake his intention in bringing him a gift?"
Krishna saw the small bundle tucked under his friend's armpit, and quickly snatched it and found the rice inside. This was his favourite dish and he ate one handful immediately. He ate a second handful with great relish, and as he was about to put the third handful in his mouth, his wife Rukmini stopped him, saying it was enough.
Sudama was miserable, and even though Krishna bade him stay there for a couple of days he never could tell his friend why he had come. A few days later Sudama was sent home with all honours. As he came near his house, Sudama wondered what he would tell his wife. How could he tell her he had not got any money from his friend? But imagine his bewilderment when he saw a huge mansion where his house had been. As he stood wondering, out came his wife and family, all dressed in fine clothes! Sudama understood that his friend had done the needful even without his telling him anything.
Without Sudama even speaking his needs, the purpose of his visit had been fulfilled by the Lord in a divinely loving way. As Krishna ate the first mouthful of puffed rice, Sudama's family was transformed into a wealthy family back in their village. As he ate the second mouthful, his house became transformed into a golden mansion.
Had Krishna eaten a third handful, it is said that the wealth of the Lord Himself would have passed to Sudama.
The reason why it's my favorite is because it shows that we can accomplish so many things in life with just the thoughts of the divine force. No matter who we are, where we are from, how we live, religion, sect, ethnic group etc.. When we approach God with Love, anything is possible! This was a beautiful story with so many values in it
~AUM~
DEVKINANDANAYE VIDMAHE
VASUDEVAYE DHI-MAHI
TAN NO KRISHNAH PRACHODAYAT
~AUM ~
❤️Janmashtami Song - Krishna Jinka Naam Hai (Krishna Bhajan by Shri Jagjit Singh)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUcr016Mv5s&feature=related
❤️Very Kind/Nice friend showed me this video, bahot sundar, sincerely thankful to have seen this video! I love it.. Can truly express me feelings'.SO beautiful''So poetic'Thank you my friend'..❤️
"Hari Darsan Ki Pyasi Ankhiyan" a Bhajan by Jagjit Singh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlQqOqUpWVM
Hari ji'''
My eyes are thirsty for the vision (Darshan) of Lord. Have not seen the Kamal Nayan (Eyes with lotus shape of my Lord), so it remains sad day after day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNbc6TyeLWo&NR=1
❤️Janmashtami Song - ?? ???? ??? ?????? (Krishna Bhajan by Shri Jagjit Singh)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo_YAAlS9zY&NR=1
❤️ Choto Choto So Krishan Kanhaiya
https://videos.bhaktisangeet.com/view/1727/choto-choto-so-krishan-kanhaiya
❤️Lovely Song: Devotional Krishna Song-Sung Beautifully - (I think its sung by a young boy, Master Rana)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StzOhjsKluI
So from your dost Arun, I wish you all Lord Krishna's blessings! May the mirror of our hearts have the love of Lord Krishna, for Prabhu's spark is within us all! Prem se Bolo, Hare Krishna, ❤️Jai Shri Krishna!!!!❤️
❤️'..Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya!❤️
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