how even-minded, non-attached, and excellent in Dharma is the shri Krishna avatar!

THE content of this article is taken from the satsang (spiritual discourse) of H.H. Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu. Swami Vivekananda addressed the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago in September 1893. A hundred years after him, Pujya Bapuji addressed the same Parliament in September 1993 and the whole parliament reverberated with the chanting of Hari Om. Both of these worldrenowned spiritual leaders addressed the audience for a much longer period than the given time and the audience were absorbed in listening to them.

To save the youth who are being ruined due to the lustful festivals like valentine’s day, in 2007

Pujya Bapu ji-initiated celebrations of Matri-Pitri Pujan Diwas (Parents’ worship day) on 14th February. Pujya Bapu ji felt that, due to the blind imitation of Western culture there has been a steep rise in the incidences of alcoholism, suicide, and other immoral activities, especially among the youth during the last week of December. To rescue the youth from this debauchery and denigration, Pujya Bapu ji came up with the idea of worshipping a sacred Tulsi plant (holy basil). So, with a view to awaken the cultural pride of India and to save the countrymen from mental slavery, in 2014, he initiated celebration of Tulsi pujan on 25th December. Pujya Bapu ji has always emphasized the necessity to follow rich Indian culture and always said that it is only the Indian culture and Sanatana dharma which can give the world true happiness & peace.

Dear readers, in this article Pujya Bapuji depicts the supreme personality of Shri Krishna. Krishna always knew that He is Vishnu himself, but he never utilized his powers until the situation was mandatory. He lived the life of a common man and set an example for us to live according to Dharma irrespective whatever hurdles we face in our lives! Let’s know the inspirational qualities of

Shri Krishna.

THE PURNA AVATARSHRI KRISHNA

The life of Lord Krishna is believed to be a Complete Incarnation in order to bring about all-round development of our human life. He it while receiving the mother’s love, while playing the butter-stealing lila or while being tied to a mortar by his mother; Shri Krishna seems entirely Perfect and Complete during His entire course of childhood pastimes! He is the complete warrior of the warriors; and a complete Knower (Jnani) among men of knowledge!

He sang the song celestial (Shrimad Bhagavad Gita) that turned out to be the world-famous scripture. Among the ascetics living in solitude, he was such that He lived at his Guru’s feet for 13 years and found repose in the Immovable Self. Even as a student, He was completely focused and diligent! As a friend, He was so generous that he did not hesitate in washing feet of his classmate poor Sudama and He takes with respect the flat rice brought by him.

So, you too, on this day of Janmashtami, should invite a childhood friend, like Sudama to your place. Whatever he brings for you like Sudama's flat rice, accept it with love; and treat him as your guest, shower your love on him.

So, Shri Krishna hasn’t left even this lesson and taught it by example. He has shown us that He is ready to be pleased (and can dance) even with the offering of a cupful of buttermilk from those, who call Him sincerely, with love and humility; while He did not go to those who, by means of shrewdness, fraud and deceit, wanted to make an impression; or wanted to prove their prominence by inviting Krishna, offering 56 varieties of food.

COMPLETELy IMPARTIAL LIVING BASED ON DHARMA (RIGHTEOUSNESS)

Shri Krishna's life is not impacted by circumstances. He went as the mediator before the war of Mahabharata and didn't succeed in making a treaty; yet He respected Bhishma. Shri Krishna is one of a kind, whose face never expressed dejection, whose face never lost its smile; who never turned directionless or befuddled because of fear; who was never misled or fascinated because of anxiety and who never indulged in dishonest dealing in His works for Dharma and public welfare out of attachment to family or household. He loves even the one who doesn't believe in Shri Krishna but leads his life righteously; and He has the ability to devise a plot to teach a lesson to His own kin who go against the laws of Dharma.

The Yadus (people of the Yadu race) acquired a lot of wealth and money and were carrying the same after loading elephants, horses, donkeys and mules. Shri Krishna realized that - “they have received state wealth without any effort, which would make their intellect corrupt, bodies diseased, mind impure and heart depressed. So, He challenged Jarasandha at that very moment, who then attacked Him. It was required for Shri Krishna to leave from there, otherwise how could Jarasandha loot the wealth? Ranchhodrai (Lit. The king who flees the battle, a name of Shri Krishna) lied and Jarasandha took all the wealth and belongings. The Yadus were then compelled to lead a restrained life. There has never been a feeling of sadness, frustration, disappointment or agitation in Shri Krishna's life. Even in the battlefield, He is established in the Yoga of equanimity.

THE KING OF EQUANIMITy - SHRI

KRISHNA

If you look at Shri Krishna’s life, you will realize that He is always crowned the king of the empire of equanimity. His mind is so calm and composed that when King Satrajit accuses Him of stealing the Syamantaka gem and even brother Balarama expresses his suspicion about the same, He doesn’t get distraught or perturbed. Shri Krishna respected sadhus and saints and enjoyed living in solitude. He always tried to stay in sacred places, but His children and grandchildren were just the opposite. None of his sons obeyed his commands. None of his grandsons were obedient to him. None of them would ever take the food and drink that Shri Krishna preferred. On one hand, Shri Krishna would take sattvik food and have faith in sadhus and saints; while, on the other hand the Yadus would drink the intoxicating Soma juice; their intellect was perverted to such an extent that they would insult the sadhus and make a mockery of them. ‘How could the race which insults sadhus and great men be mine? I don’t care if such a race is exterminated.’ Shri Krishna’s life shows such detachment. He is such a great man of righteousness that for the sake of righteousness, He wouldn’t care about his family, household or even the race!

Shri Krishna did not depart this life by sitting in deep meditation (Samadhi), or sitting on a royal-throne, or while being surrounded by Vaidyas (i.e. Ayurvedic physicians). He was born in a jail and at times, had to flee bare-footed and live on begging alms from Rishis’ashrams. Yet, Shri Krishna remained ever established in His eternal true being and kept ever smiling. He did not become disappointed or frustrated at all, rather troubles made his life brilliant, famous and adorable.

SUCH SHOULD BE THE PUBLIC LEADER!

Shri Krishna was such a generous public leader that He gave a lot of protection to public opinion. Public leaders and politicians should get inspiration from the public life of Shri Krishna to lead their public life by his example. He spent His own publiclife giving importance to poor and backward public, infusing love, courage and strength into their hearts, pointing them towards their true nature; even inviting the hostility of the egomaniac exploiters, who were quite influential during that era.

If we had properly analyzed and understood the great deeds of the avatar Shri Krishna, and conducted ourselves according to it, we wouldn't be as backward among the superpowers of the world for all these years. Had Krishna’s steady Wisdom been acquired by our nation, we would have been number one amongst the superpowers of the world today.

So, the festival of Janmashtami gives you a message to make a resolve to uplift society in your surroundings and elevate your life by remembering how Krishna lead his life as a Lila Purushotama to elevate society; and taking benefit from that, lead your life keeping your body healthy, mind happy and intellect established in knowledge of the Self. Every year when the festival of Janmashtami comes, it instils zeal, freshness, cheerfulness, love and courage in you.

The Completeness Of The Janmashtami Festival

The festival of Janmashtami is an exceptional festival. When that antaryamin Krishna, who is unborn, formless and transcendent, and is attracting everyone; starts Hooding your heart, you may conclude that the festival has been perfectly celebrated. The day you realize the Krishnatattva (i.e. Absolute Consciousness); be sure on that day you have celebrated the festival of Janmashtami in a true sense. May your constant efforts come to an end with the birth of Krishna, in your heart through Selfrealization. It is understood that Krishna descended on earth 5248 years ago; but even now, that Krishnatattva is descending on you with every breath of yours and that is why your intellect, mind and senses have been sustained. But the descent is partial, and that's why you lead your life meekly, submissively, and miserably. If you make the complete descent, even you would become perfect Krishna yourself. Even at present all of us are the same but that realization is required.

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