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Akrura's Transcendental Journey - Part 1 Date: 2013-07-17 Author: Manohar Suvarna Hare Krishna Prabhujis and Matajis, Please accept my humble obeisances! All glories to Srila Prabhupada and Srila Gurudev! Akrura is one of the greatest devotees of the Lord Krishna. However, by providence he was placed under the demoniac King Kamsa. Akrura's case is similar to the case of Mahajana Bhishmadeva who was serving Duryodhana in Kuru dynasty. It was a longing wish of Akrura to have Lord's darshana while he was serving Kamsa. But, apparently, he had no courage to inform Kamsa. But Krishna is so merciful that He arranges everything for devotees. In this material world too, if we show slight inclination to go to Krishna, Lord comes running with great compassion and pleasure to take us and Lord will see that we will have no hurdles on the path of devotional service. The word 'akrura' means 'one who is not krura or cruel', which means kind. We should become Akrura in our material life. Unfortunately, we are cruel in every second of our life. We hurt others. We enjoy hurting others. We cannot tolerate others. As Guru Maharaj says, we are non-vegetarians because our mouth is slaughterhouse. Not only our mouth, our mind is slaughterhouse. Purpose of this offering on Akrura is to meditate how much Akrura, a pure devotee of Lord, was excited to have Lord's darshan, how much he remembers Lord on his way to Gokula and Lord's transcendental beauty, qualities etc, how much he was engrossed in it. We visit temple to have Lord's darshan. We have daily darshan at home. But do we have intense desire to have Lord's darshana? Are we longing to see the Lord? Is it not becoming ritual or mechanical? Before going further, let us recite one beautiful prayer by Indra to Lord Krishna in Srimad Bhagavatam SB 10.27.10, namas tubhyaṁ bhagavate puruṣāya mahātmane vāsudevāya kṛṣṇāya sātvatāṁ pataye namaḥ Obeisances unto You, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the great Soul, who are all pervading and who resides in the hearts of all. My obeisances unto You, Krishna, the chief of the Yadu dynasty. Srimad Bhagavatam 10th Canto and Chapter 36 gives wonderful account of Akrura's selection by King Kamsa to bring Lord Krishna and Balaram to Mathura. Narada Muni informs Kamsa that Krishna and Balarama are not sons of Nanda Maharaj but of Vasudeva and Devaki. It is these two boys who killed Kamsa's men. Upon hearing this, King Kamsa became furious and lost control of his senses. He, at once wanted to kill Vasudeva. However, Narada Muni restrained him. After Narada Muni left, King Kamsa sent many demons to kill Krishna. But no one were successful. Then Kamsa called for Akrura, the most eminent of the Yadus. Here, Bhagavatam calls Akrura, the most eminent. Kamsa addresses Akrura as most charitable one and no one is as kind as Akrura among Bhojas and Vrshnis. Kamsa praises him for carrying out his duties soberly and begs favor from him. Here, interestingly Kamsa compares Akrura to Lord Vishnu and himself to Indra who takes shelter of Lord Vishnu. Surprisingly, Kamsa is aware of Akrura's transcendental qualities and he knows very well that no one can bring Krishna to Mathura other than Akrura. Kamsa instructs Akrura to bring Krishna and Balarama on the pretext of bow sacrifice, so that he will kill them, thereafter kill Vasudeva, his father Ugrasena, uncle Devaka and all his enemies. Position of Akrura, great devotee of Lord, was awkward. He is overwhelmed with idea of meeting Lord, however, he has been chosen by the king to bring the Lord to Mathura for killing. Akrura was sad and he is warning Kamsa that whatever he planned need not materialize. Further, he wonderfully says in Bhagavatam 10.36.39, manorathān karoty uccair jano daiva-hatān api yujyate harṣa-śokābhyāṁ tathāpy ājñāṁ karomi te An ordinary person is determined to act on his desires even when fate prevents their fulfillment. Therefore he encounters both happiness and distress. Yet even though such is the case, I will execute your order. Akrura is clearly hinting to Kamsa about his imminent death. Further, he gives a message to all of us that we helplessly have to face distress if we are determined to act for fulfillment of desires, which is beyond our control. Above statement of Akrura is supported by Bhagavatam 4.24.66, where in Lord Siva in his prayers to Lord Krishna says, " My dear Lord, all living entities within this material world are mad after planning for things, and they are always busy with a desire to do this or that. This is due to uncontrollable greed. The greed for material enjoyment is always existing in the living entity, but Your Lordship is always alert, and in due course of time You strike him, just as a snake seizes a mouse and very easily swallows him." Krishna willing, we shall continue to learn more about Akrura's transcendental journey in the subsequent offerings. Thank you very much. Yours in service of Srila Prabhupada and Srila Gurudeva, Manohar Suvarna Abu Dhabi. Moderator's Note: Shri Manohar Suvarna Prabhuji is a sincere, honest and dedicated devotee attending the congregation programs in Abu Dhabi for more than ten years. Having been influenced by the transcendental touch of our beloved Gurudev HH Mahavishnu Goswami Maharaj, he has very seriously taken to the study of Srimad Bhagavatam in a systematic manner and is an excellent preacher of Srimad Bhagavatam and Srimad Bhagavad Gita. His punctual presence in the Mangala arati without fail is an example for everyone to follow. He is regularly contributing for Shri Radha Neel madhav Temple construction project with great love and a magnanimous heart. He exudes so much faith, enthusiasm, innocence, positive energy and love for Krishna that it is impossible not to get attracted by his preaching. Akrura's Transcendental Journey - Part 2 Date: 2013-07-21 Author: Manohar Suvarna Hare Krishna Prabhujis and Matajis, Please accept my humble obeisances! All glories to Srila Prabhupada and Srila Gurudev! In the previous offering on this topic titled, 'Akrura's Transcendental Journey', we learnt that Akrura is one of the greatest devotees of Lord Krishna, unfortunately serving demoniac king Kamsa. Akrura has been requested by Kamsa to bring Lord Krishna and Balarama to Mathura. Akrura was overwhelmed with idea of having Lord's darshan. Today, we will see how much Akrura was thinking of Lord Krishna on his way to Gokula, how he celebrated in his mind of seeing Lord. Akrura spent one night in Mathura before setting off his chariot. That night must have been sleepless and restless long night for Akrura out of excitement to see Lord Mukunda. Bhagavatam says as he traveled on the road, the great soul Akrura felt tremendous devotion for the lotus-eyed Personality of Godhead. He started wondering as how he got opportunity to see Lord Keshava, as he was absorbed simply in sense gratification. Let us introspect our position in this material world. Lord has magnanimously given us so many comforts in our life; do we really deserve all these? We are very much absorbed in sense gratification, yet we don't admit like Akrura. We are not yet firm in devotional service. We are performing some devotional service, but not sincerely. Most importantly, we do not acknowledge Krishna's hand in our every success and in every passing of hurdles. Although, at every step, we feel we have no capacity, we have no intelligence, we have no control over the future events, yet, we do not admit our helplessness. This is the reason for our millions of birth and death. Lord Rshabhadeva tells his sons in Srimad Bhagavatam 5.5.4, When" a person considers sense gratification the aim of life, he certainly becomes mad after materialistic living and engages in all kinds of sinful activity. He does not know that due to his past misdeeds he has already received a body, which although temporary, is the cause of his misery. Actually the living entity should not have taken on a material body, but he has been awarded the material body for sense gratification.Therefore I think it is not befitting an intelligent man to involve himself again in the activities of sense gratification by which he perpetually gets material bodies one after another." Lord Krishna explains to Uddhava in Srimad Bhagavatam 11.14.17 the following wonderful verse: niṣkiñcanā mayy anurakta-cetasaḥ śāntā mahānto ’khila-jīva-vatsalāḥ kāmair anālabdha-dhiyo juṣanti te yan nairapekṣyaṁ na viduḥ sukhaṁ mama Those who are without any desire for personal gratification, whose minds are always attached to Me, who are peaceful, without false ego and merciful to all living entities, and whose consciousness is never affected by opportunities for sense gratification -- such persons enjoy in Me a happiness that cannot be known or achieved by those lacking such detachment from the material world. Akrura thought to himself that his all-sinful reactions have been eradicated and his birth has become worthwhile, as he will offer obeisances to Supreme Lord's lotus feet. Here, we have to contemplate about obeisances. Obeisances and falling at feet to our Guru, parents and elders is important medicine to humble ourselves. The moment we bow down, our ahankara is destroyed. All throughout Srimad Bhagavatam, one can see devotees and great souls always paying obeisances to each other as if to Lord Krishna Himself. Now Akrura in his mind thanked King Kamsa for his mercy in sending him to see lotus feet of Lord Hari.
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    Hindu Community and Cultural Center 1232 Arrowhead Ave, Livermore, CA 94551 A Non-Profit Organization since 1977 Tax ID# 94-2427126; Inc# D0821589 Shiva-Vishnu Temple Tel: 925-449-6255; Fax: 925-455-0404 Om Namah Shivaya Om Namo Narayanaya Web: http://www.livermoretemple.org Sri Rukmini Kalyanam Saturday, September 26th 2015 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM Vasudeva Sutham Devam Kamsa Chaanoora Mardhanam Devaki Paramaanandham Krishnam Vande' Jagathgurum Sri Rukmini Kalyanam is a very auspicious and sacred event planned for the first time on Saturday, September 26th 2015 at Shiva Vishnu Temple. Rukmini is the incarnation Goddess Lakshmi for pairing with Lord Krishna who is incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Rukmi, the brother of Rukmini, tries to get her married to Sisupala. Rukmini writes to Lord Krishna and sends the letter through a brahmin priest. Lord Krishna rushes to fetch Rukmini and takes her to Dwaraka by defeating all the kings. It is a practice in hindu families to make unmarried girls/boys recite, listen, perform or witness Rukmini kalyanam so that marriage gets settled soon. Also they believe that power of recital can make them get suitable spouses. Please plan on participating in this auspicious event and receive divine blessings Event Schedule 1:30 PM Rukmini Kalyana Ghattam - Parayanam 3:00 PM Edurukolu Utsavam 3:30 PM Unjal Seva 4:00 PM Kalyanotsavam 6:00 PM Theertha Prasadam and Kalyana Bhojanam for all devotees Instagram.com/livermoretemple facebook.com/livermoretemple twitter.com/livermoretemple Hindu Community and Cultural Center 1232 Arrowhead Ave, Livermore, CA 94551 A Non-Profit Organization since 1977 Tax ID# 94-2427126; Inc# D0821589 Shiva-Vishnu Temple Tel: 925-449-6255; Fax: 925-455-0404 Om Namah Shivaya Om Namo Narayanaya Web: http://www.livermoretemple.org Sri Rukmini Kalyanam - Significance Sri Rukmini Kalyanam has great religious significance.
  • Secrets of Srimad Bhagavad Gita Revealed

    Secrets of Srimad Bhagavad Gita Revealed

    Secrets of Srimad Bhagavad Gita Revealed Introduction The Bhagavad Gita, the greatest devotional book of Hinduism, has long been recognized as one of the world’s spiritual classics and a guide to all on the path of Truth. The land of the Vedas and the Upanishads – that is India. India has a rich culture of respecting the Father, Mother, Elders and Teachers. The influence of Western Culture and the glitz of Materialism is misleading the children of India and corrupting the society by compromising the values. This is an attempt to lead the people in the right direction. Let us read the mantra from Yajur Veda (36-24) and understand the deep meaning and spiritual significance it upholds. Let us live long. Without depending on anyone. I am deeply pained by the children over speeding for the thrill on the streets of India. The immaturity of some children is evident with their utter disregard to their self well-being when they forget that “Speed Thrills, But also Kills”. Some other children want to depend their entire lives on the hard work of their parents. Let us take Vedas as an example of how we need to live our lives. Let us make a firm resolve to lead Young India by example with the inspiration of Swami Vivekananda. Let us make a firm resolve to lead the Future generations of Young India with the inspiration provided by the teachings of Lord Krishna in Bhagavad Gita. Let us learn to take good care of ourselves. TACHCHA KSHURDEVHITAM PURASTACHRUKRAMMUCHARAT PASHYEM SHARADAHA SHATAM JIVEMA SHRADAHA SHATAM SHRUNUYAMA SHARADAHA SHATAM PRA BRAYAMA SHARADAHA SHATMADINAHA SYAM SHARADAHA SHATAM BHUYASHCHA SHARADAHA SHATAM BHUYASHCHA SHARADAHA SHATATA -------------(36/24, Yajurveda) He first arose who was the doer of good to the scholars and was blessed with pure eyes of knowledge.