Today we were blessed to have a class on Srimad Bhagwatam(SB) by the grace of Vainetya Das Prabhu
Baby Krishna killing demon Putana was the theme of the discussion.
10th canto chapter 6, killing of demon Putana by Lord Krishna is discussed today. For our encouragement so that we don't feel disheartened in our sadhana he wanted to discuss this beautiful pastime of Lord Krishna in his baby form.
Always struggle is going on for those who want to do spiritual practices seriously not simply for fashion (like today yoga means only to keep body and mind healthy but people don't know that yoga is not meant for this only- the meaning of yoga is union -of- soul and supersoul or jivatma nd paramatma ka milan, the health benefit for body and mind comes automatically as a side effect but that should not be our only motive, we should inquire the real purpose of yoga or meditation then only we can be free from our material misery permanently otherwise only temporary benefits we can get).
So, Krishna and guru present inside our heart sees our struggle in following the spiritual principles in our life and when he sees that we are sincerely trying then he becomes pleased and then only all the changes/transformation happens.
Like, it is said that there are 9 stages of devotional moods that can be attained by a devotee to become perfect that starts from Shraddha (faith), sadhu-sanga (association of devotee), bhajan kriya (sadhana & kirtan), anartha nivriti (purification), then Nishtha (firmness) then Ruci & Asakti followed by ..Bhava then Prema (love).
So, Shraddha (faith) and Nishtha (firmness of faith) can be achieved by our own efforts but to go beyond this that is Bhava (mood of love) and prema (pure love to god) can only be achieved by the mercy of Krishna and spiritual master.
AND WHAT TO SAY ABOUT MERCY of KRISHNA?
He knew that Putana in the disguise of beautiful woman has come to kill him by spreading poison on her breast but he still saw that as devotional service and accepted Putana as her mother because she was offering milk to Krishna and thus after killing her he killed all her sinful reactions also and freed her soul from this material life of continuous birth and death and thus she attained liberation.
So, similarly, he gave liberation to everyone whom he killed like Kamsa, Shishupala, everyone who was killed in the great battle of Mahabharata attained liberation so we can see how much merciful Krishna is who awards liberation to even his enemies (actually for Krishna no one is enemy everyone is his child but just like when child rebels against his father and fight with him but Krishna is not an ordinary father he is the most merciful father and thus give liberation to all such sons also who rebelled against him) So, what to speak of those who always love him and try to serve him. So, he is infinitely merciful and he can do anything , he just wants us to have faith in him.
In BG 18.66 Krishna says:
Sarvadharmana parityajya mam ekam, sharnam vraja
aham tvam sarva papebhyo, mokshayisyami ma sucah.
O Arjuna, it is my personal wish that you just surrender to me , become my devotee and then you don't have to worry about anything because I will take care of all your bad karmic account and you will come to me after death as all you account will cleared by me and you don't have to take birth again in this material world which is called (dukhalayam asastvam- temporary and miserable), also padam-padam vipadam means on each step there is danger. Death, life threatening disease can come anytime we don't know when. So, unless we become devotee there's always worry of such things but when we become devotee we don't need to worry anymore because Krishna will personally take care of ourselves.
Baby Krishna killing demon Putana was the theme of the discussion.
10th canto chapter 6, killing of demon Putana by Lord Krishna is discussed today. For our encouragement so that we don't feel disheartened in our sadhana he wanted to discuss this beautiful pastime of Lord Krishna in his baby form.
Always struggle is going on for those who want to do spiritual practices seriously not simply for fashion (like today yoga means only to keep body and mind healthy but people don't know that yoga is not meant for this only- the meaning of yoga is union -of- soul and supersoul or jivatma nd paramatma ka milan, the health benefit for body and mind comes automatically as a side effect but that should not be our only motive, we should inquire the real purpose of yoga or meditation then only we can be free from our material misery permanently otherwise only temporary benefits we can get).
So, Krishna and guru present inside our heart sees our struggle in following the spiritual principles in our life and when he sees that we are sincerely trying then he becomes pleased and then only all the changes/transformation happens.
Like, it is said that there are 9 stages of devotional moods that can be attained by a devotee to become perfect that starts from Shraddha (faith), sadhu-sanga (association of devotee), bhajan kriya (sadhana & kirtan), anartha nivriti (purification), then Nishtha (firmness) then Ruci & Asakti followed by ..Bhava then Prema (love).
So, Shraddha (faith) and Nishtha (firmness of faith) can be achieved by our own efforts but to go beyond this that is Bhava (mood of love) and prema (pure love to god) can only be achieved by the mercy of Krishna and spiritual master.
AND WHAT TO SAY ABOUT MERCY of KRISHNA?
He knew that Putana in the disguise of beautiful woman has come to kill him by spreading poison on her breast but he still saw that as devotional service and accepted Putana as her mother because she was offering milk to Krishna and thus after killing her he killed all her sinful reactions also and freed her soul from this material life of continuous birth and death and thus she attained liberation.
So, similarly, he gave liberation to everyone whom he killed like Kamsa, Shishupala, everyone who was killed in the great battle of Mahabharata attained liberation so we can see how much merciful Krishna is who awards liberation to even his enemies (actually for Krishna no one is enemy everyone is his child but just like when child rebels against his father and fight with him but Krishna is not an ordinary father he is the most merciful father and thus give liberation to all such sons also who rebelled against him) So, what to speak of those who always love him and try to serve him. So, he is infinitely merciful and he can do anything , he just wants us to have faith in him.
In BG 18.66 Krishna says:
Sarvadharmana parityajya mam ekam, sharnam vraja
aham tvam sarva papebhyo, mokshayisyami ma sucah.
O Arjuna, it is my personal wish that you just surrender to me , become my devotee and then you don't have to worry about anything because I will take care of all your bad karmic account and you will come to me after death as all you account will cleared by me and you don't have to take birth again in this material world which is called (dukhalayam asastvam- temporary and miserable), also padam-padam vipadam means on each step there is danger. Death, life threatening disease can come anytime we don't know when. So, unless we become devotee there's always worry of such things but when we become devotee we don't need to worry anymore because Krishna will personally take care of ourselves.
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