Thought :I cannot see anything beyond you Dearest Krishna.
Mortal material bodies are usually only a plaything for our eternal soul but if it is directed in serving the Handsome man then even this gross body can become heavenly;however, most of us refuse do to do so. C'mon guys...let's think...Krishna ke bin jiya to kya jiya??That is why i have inked my thought about how useless the body is if it is not used to serve the charming servitor . . .
What is the purpose of the eyes if they cannot envision the greatness of the Supreme Personality of Godhead?
What is the benefit of the ears if they do not willingly offer to listen to the transcendental pastimes of the Dark one?
What need is there of hands that do not clap at the mellifluous music of the flute-player?
What is the intention of having a nectarine voice if it does not sing praises of the peacock-crowned man?
What is the requisition of having fingers if they do not write infinitely about the peerless, magnanimous Omnipotent?
What is the motive of having a brain if it has no time to think upon the charming dancer always?
What is the effectiveness of a stomach if it cannot digest the capsule of the Bhagavata Geeta?
What is the validity of having legs if they cannot walk a journey to the sanctified land of Vrindavan?
What is the requirement of beauty if it is not directed towards pleasing the supreme admirable Lord?
What is the significance of every breath if it cannot chant the vibrations of Krishna's name?
What is the relevance of a heart that does not house the Handsome King of Dwarika?
What is the meaning of life if it has to be devoid of the discus bearer's love?
What is the existence of such a soul that does not yearn to unite with the ever-blissful Super-soul?
What is the essence in dreaming if imaginations cannot precept to the spiritual realm of Vaikunth?
WHAT is Me or YOU without KRISHNA??.........NOTHING..........
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What is the benefit of the ears if they do not willingly offer to listen to the transcendental pastimes of the Dark one?
What need is there of hands that do not clap at the mellifluous music of the flute-player?
What is the intention of having a nectarine voice if it does not sing praises of the peacock-crowned man?
What is the requisition of having fingers if they do not write infinitely about the peerless, magnanimous Omnipotent?
What is the motive of having a brain if it has no time to think upon the charming dancer always?
What is the effectiveness of a stomach if it cannot digest the capsule of the Bhagavata Geeta?
What is the validity of having legs if they cannot walk a journey to the sanctified land of Vrindavan?
What is the requirement of beauty if it is not directed towards pleasing the supreme admirable Lord?
What is the significance of every breath if it cannot chant the vibrations of Krishna's name?
What is the relevance of a heart that does not house the Handsome King of Dwarika?
What is the meaning of life if it has to be devoid of the discus bearer's love?
What is the existence of such a soul that does not yearn to unite with the ever-blissful Super-soul?
What is the essence in dreaming if imaginations cannot precept to the spiritual realm of Vaikunth?
WHAT is Me or YOU without KRISHNA??.........NOTHING..........
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If life would have to continue by forgetting and avoiding you...i would rather forget and avoid myself for that matter....You are every ray of hope for me
Hare Krishna, Tanvee!
ReplyDeleteWe often wonder how we can be of some service to Krishna. Your sweet and loving post just so clearly listed out exactly how we can utilize everything, literally EVERYTHING for Krishna and dedicate everything to Him!
"If life would have to continue by forgetting and avoiding you...i would rather forget and avoid myself for that matter....You are every ray of hope for me"
That was just such a perfect sentiment. I feel the same. I'd rather not know myself than live without knowing Krishna!
Thanks ...I am glad you liked my thought. I pray that All of us color ourselves in the color of that Handsome Lord and dedicate our everything to him :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post. Pricked my heart in more ways than one.
ReplyDelete//"If life would have to continue by forgetting and avoiding you...i would rather forget and avoid myself for that matter....You are every ray of hope for me"//
That line kills me, for i have been avoiding Him over the past couple of days, i feel like i am going to die anyways without talking to Him, but i just cant bring myself to the task.
It's stupid, coz whenever anyone told me stuff like this, i'd say, just call out to Him, He will be there...but i dont want to call out, i dont want Him to be called by undeserving hearts like mine, He deserves a lot better!!
There is no "Self" here, i am all His, and yet i cant talk to Him, i just dont deserve it!
oh dont worry yourself at all. . He Himself has asserted in the BG that even if a person unconsciously remembers him in the age of Kali, they will be awarded with His association. Now see...Krishna is forever in our hearts but due do busy workouts we forget to give him the same attention that we usually do;however... in my view i think he is so magnanimous at heart that he will feel content simply if his devotee thinks of him atleast even for a moment in that day.
ReplyDeleteYou are his deserving devotee because if you were not then he would have never supplied you with the knowledge with which you could know him and reach him.Of course the more you do something for krishna the less it is but in authenticity, it is the attempt that counts. Atleast you DID something for him.Even just remembering him is doing something for him. try this..both you and Him shall be happy :)
Neglecting him= mistake
Avoiding him=crime
Abandoning him=sin
Yours is a mistake AND mistakes can be corrected...bt crime and sin not.So you are fine :) :)
PS: (wow this comment was such a lecture..lol! sorry i was jus in the mood of preaching "krishnaism"!! )
ILWK, last night I was reading a transcript of a lecture by Radhanath Swami. Upon reading your comment today, I could not help but share it:
ReplyDelete"Sanatan Goswami and his Brihat Bhagavatmrita, he explains how one day Krishna with the Gopas and cows were returning from the forest of Vrindavana to His home. On the way a soul that has just attain spiritual perfection appeared in the cowherd pasture as a beautiful little cowherd boy. When Krishna saw him, He ran to him and embraced him and in the ecstasy of love both Krishna and the new coming cowherd boy they both fainted in ecstasy. All the gopas were very much astonished, who is this boy and why Krishna laying in the ground on unconscious state. So Balaram approach Krishna and brought Him back to consciousness by singing sweet words and fanning Him.
Then Krishna told to that new cowherd boy. He said, “You left Me long long ago. You forgot Me. But I never forgot. You life time after life time you try to enjoy the material world but I was always in your heart waiting for you to turn to Me. You suffer storms, disease, and broken hearts, sometimes you enjoyed wealth, prosperity, high education but eventually was all taken away. Did not you feel separation for Me as I felt separation for you at every minute. Then finally you turn to Me and you gave your life to Me. I saw how difficult it was in this material world for you to turn to Me and be faithful. You are ridiculed, prosecuted, criticized, sometime you had to beg but I was always with you there to protect you. Now finally you have returned home, I welcome you”.
Then Krishna brought that cowherd boy to His own house and shared Prasad with him. You see although the absolute truth is perfect and complete ‘oà pürëam adaù pürëam idaà” He is atmarama, which means he is completely satisfied in and out of Himself. He is not in need of anything. He is akshilarasa murti. He is the very embodiment the store house of all loving emotions. This is what the absolute truth is explained to be in our Vedic literatures, although he is full and complete and ever fully satisfied. The perfection of love is He feels pain of separation to see anyone of His children suffering in forgetfulness of Him. However small and insignificant, we may think we are, Krishna is feeling separation form us. He will not interfere with our free wills. Because love cannot be dictated, love cannot be force; love has to be an expression of our free will to actually satisfy us.
So for you and me and for every living entity in this world, “yadä yadä hi dharmasya glänir bhavati bhärata”. Krishna comes in various incarnations. He sends his messengers just to remind us of what have we forgotten. That selfless love the origin of all love Krishna is. We forget Him but He never forget us." [www.radhanathmaharaj.net]
He's waiting. He will always be waiting. This is a gradual process so these things take a lot of time and effort... As for deserving it, that's where His infinite mercy comes in. That's where His loving grace comes in. Had we been deserving, we would not have required His mercy. We are all completely undeserving. But the Lord is gentle and kind and loving. That's why He has freely given us this gift of mercy and grace. So take what you can and start anew. In devotional service, there is no loss. There is only gain, even if we have to continue in another lifetime.
In times where I feel disconnected, I like to read testimonies of devotees and stories of how Krishna has touched their lives, and changed their hearts. You can find many of these online (on my blog, or on other websites like www.iskconprisonministry.com). These really help me reconnect with Krishna. Maybe this could help you too.
Anyway... just calllll Himmmmmmm! He's waiting for you! Don't make Him sad :( I'm sure He misses you!!
Thanks people!
ReplyDeleteYour thoughts made me cry!
//PS: (wow this comment was such a lecture..lol! sorry i was jus in the mood of preaching "krishnaism"!! ) //
nah, tanvee, i am the idiot who mostly does that, or tries to, atleast, but i was so caught up, even my own good sense was like, absent.
Krishna put me in such a situation that i was in like a little room with 4 glass walls, suffering. And, all my guilt, which till then, stopped me from calling Him, called out to Him in fear and helplessness.
And, i knew He would come, for i was in such deep trouble (on a second thought, maybe it was His way of making me call Him) .
//just calllll Himmmmmmm! He's waiting for you! Don't make Him sad :( I'm sure He misses you!! //
ReplyDeleteDP!
I LOVED THE STORY.
i had been telling Him, in the worst state of mind, that He didnt care about me. That it dint hurt Him that i was not talking. That, that He was not concerned.
But, the truth is, His love is immeasurable. And, though i may be foolish enough to imagine myself as loving Him, i cant give back one millionth of the love He showers, and continues to do so.
Thanks for making me realize that.
//Neglecting him= mistake//
ReplyDeleteYes, tanvee.
i was "trying so hard" to neglect Him.
Like, push Him away from my thoughts.
Not looking at His pics.
But, it was so miserable, i was CONSTANTLY thinking of Him.
He is not the Ruler of my Heart for nothing.
i thought it was best He dint have anything to do with someone as undeserving as me. i thought that if i was a true lover, i'd correct myself before facing Him.
But, truth is, I CANT LIVE ONE MOMENT WITHOUT HIM.
i was breathing so heavily, my head was constantly aching, my heart was really aching (not just an expression).
He is my one and all, and i have nothing at all without Him.
i might have really died given the condition i was in.
i couldnt stop thinking of Him, but i so badly wanted to, stupid me.
Thanks guyz, for helping me see the right way out.
And, sorry for boring you people.
Aww, you didn't bore us!! It's okay, devotional life is not so easy. We're all battling with these ups and downs. Krishna does this very very well - everyone knows this - once we surrender to Him, He may take away everything we have leaving us in very bad situations. But He does this so that we realize so completely, with everything that we are made of, that we have no one, NO ONE but Him. The Lord is our shelter. We may forget that sometimes, but He never forgets us. And as you already mentioned, He has His ways of reminding you of Him!
ReplyDeleteSuch a naughty little thing He is! Oh, but I'd just die without His love. My life is only worthwhile because of Him. He gives me so much strength everyday to fight so many difficulties.
Krishna, be merciful to us and allow us to always remember You, Lord.
DP... "The Lord is our shelter. We may forget that sometimes, but He never forgets us. And as you already mentioned, He has His ways of reminding you of Him! " hats off!! beautifully said.......
ReplyDeletesometimes i pray that my life be full of miseries so that i constantly plead and cry in front of kanha;in that way i wud feel entirely connected to him ALL the time! yes i speak the truth....i really wish that at times coz ususally wen everythin works fine we tend to neglect him. It is like Kunti who asked krishna to forever supply her with sorrows when he was leaving for Dwarka after the mahabharat war...atleast in that way he would be constantly there to resolve her and her sons' issues like he had been doin.
SO IN TOTALITY we all need krishna in our lives at all times. If we forget him a little then he uses some tricks to remind us...if we forget him a bit too much he puts us in critical conditions so that we meditate upon him again...
krishna loves you ILWK and that is why he doesnt wanna loose you...remember this:
Bhagavan sache bhakto ki pareeksha avashya lehte hai, kintoo unki paraajay kabhi nahi hone dehte. . .
PS: in xplainin u, I also realized hw much i had neglected him in the past few days coz of university work n stuff.. thanx ILWK and DP...this discussion helped rekindle my emotions n life's authentic and ultimAte purpose. . . that of bonding with my handsome benevolent owner of my soul---Dwarkanath!
@tanvee28:
ReplyDeleteBeautifully said, but i wish i have the strength not to trouble Him with my problems.
Coz, when i'm nt talking abt prblms, He is my truest, and only lover!
But, when asking stuff off Him, it seems like asking Him for favors for true love.
i dont like it, i feel way too guilty about it.
But, that's how it is.
Maybe its stupid, but i "seperate" these 2 aspects of me: one that knows Him as God, and asks Him for help, the other that;s madly in love with Him.
But, actually, when the second part of me was not ready to face Him, He tested the part of me which would call out to Him for help, and thereby held the lover in me in His embrace!
Like, when i was not talking to Him, i was constantly talking about Him.
It's silly, as i said in my post, only an idiot cant b attracted to His beautiful face.
//. that of bonding with my handsome benevolent owner of my soul---Dwarkanath! //
ReplyDeletetanvee, yes, He is the owner of your soul.
But, more significantly, the owner of your heart :)))
He is, whether they accept it or not, the true owner of everyone's soul.
But, you are His devotee, He is partial to u, and rules your heart! :))
"But, you are His devotee, He is partial to u, and rules your heart! :)) " ILWK...i m like in love with the statement!! it is so so so motivating and heartwarming :)
ReplyDeleteThanx guys...i m enjoying and most of all, feeling fortunate to have the association of staunch Krishna lovers...krishna indeed loves me coz he gave me you guys to explore krishnaism with.
Krishna made us all different so we perceive things differently. Some see him both like God and conjugal lover, some see him as liberation benefactor,some as parent, some as friend and some just as "one of the many Gods"...but...then there are some like me who even at this point do not exactly understand wat our relationship should be called.
I ask him many a times; "yeh rishta kya kehlataa hai?" To which i only see his smiling face ie as if he shy to tell me or somethin..lol
it is btwn lover,GOD,friend,LIFE...
but i guess he reaches out to me in watever avatar I call him out at...now thats why he is special,extraordinary,magnanimous and yes INWK..."the ruler of my heart!!!" jus forgive yourself for neglecting him...i mean ...agar bhagavaan hamhari soh (100) ghalatiya maaf karsakta hai, to humto phir bhi insaaan hai right? :)
haha..have a good day hun :)
Thank you Drain piper
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