Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Nine Types of Relationship between Jeevatma & Paramatma and Skanda1 Chapter 14 " Dharmaputra's Worry "

Monday, July 09, 2012


P.Natarajan.

(Source: Velukkudi Sri. Sri. Krishnan Swamy's writings in recent Tamil weekly Tuglak  - This would serve the limited purpose to read this chapter of Sacred Srimad Bhagavatham by those who don't know to read Tamil or don't get access to the related recent issues of the  Tamil weekly magazine 'Tuglak' )

Lord Krishna established his Kingdom in Dwarakapuri in Bhooloka.
Dwaraka, situated in the West Gujarat is most celebrated amidst the Seven Kshetras which are Ayodhya, Mathura, Maya ,Kasi, Kanchi, Ujjaini (Avantika) and Dwaraka.The Krishna Temple at Dwaraka is on the shores where River Gomathi flows into the sea.It is believed that worship at Dwaraka Shrine liberates a person. Lord Narayana rules in all the four directions - Jaganath Puri in the East, Sri Ranganatha Swamy in Srirangam in the South, Dwarakanath in Dwaraka in the West and Badrinath in Badrikasramam in the North.

The Temple Tower in Dwaraka is made up of seven stages which represents 'Sapta Rishis'. The silk cloth in the Flag Staff is changed five times a day and it glitters (flutters) in its length of 52 Yards. It represents the 27 Stars. 12 Rasis, 9 Grahas and 4 Directions and the sum of these numbers add up to 52. There are 56 steps to climb up to reach the inside of the temple which represent the 56 clans of Yadavas who worshiped the Lord in Dwapara Yuga. Lakhs of devotees throng Dwaraka to have darshan of the Lord who appears as "Govardhana Giridhari".

Bhet Dwaraka is situated near Gomathi Dwaraka and one can reach Bhet Dwaraka by the sea route. It was in Bhet Dwaraka Krishna met Kuchela and showered the wealth upon him. These two places of worship are famous as they are situated at the entrance to India. The English  meaning of ' Dwara ' is an opening or hole and Dwaraka stands as a port of entrance to India.

We have already seen how Krishna received a tumultuous welcome when he entered Dwaraka, his abode, at the end of Kurukshetra war. People of Dwaraka could not bear the separation of the Lord during his absence when Kurukshetra war took place. It is necessary to know about the nine types of connections between Jeevatma and Paramatma:-

1. Bhagavan is a father to us. He takes care of us like his children.
2. He is also the Guardian to the human race.
3. He is our 'Seshi'. He receives and accepts the 'sisrusha' from the devotees.
4. He is 'Bharta' to us. There is no distinction in the sexes. All of us are considered as his wives and Bhagavan is considered as the husband.
5. He is 'Jneya'. We have to get to know him. We can meditate, look into Puranas and Sastras to know him more. HE is to be understood by us - the word Jneya in Sanskrit means that.
6. He is our Master or our "Swami". We are his belongings.
7. He shoulders the  burden of the entire population. He is our center of gravity.
8. We are mere physical bodies and Bhagavan is our Atma. Sri Sri Ramanuja refers this relationship as 'Sareera-atma sambandh'.
9. He is ' Bhokta '  when he is entertained by us. Just as we are happy and rejoice when we eat or wear new clothes, God enjoys in the company of the devotees which clearly depicts their love for Krishna and their happy state of mind in his presence.

The nine type of connections between Jeevatma and Paramatma is unbreakable.
Andal aruLiSeida TirupppAvai  Pasuram No: 28 endorses the same view "- (Quote) :-
''un tannOdu uravu ingu namakku ozhikka ozhiyaadu''( 'Our relationship with you cannot be broken by you or by us').

Note:- The portion covered till here is inclusive of Chapters 11 to 13 of Skanda1. We shall now enter chapter 14 of Skanda 1.

Skanda 1 - Chapter 14 :- ' Dharmaputra's  Worry '

Dharmaputra was easily able to realize that the end of Dwapara Yuga was round the corner. He was expecting the return of Arjuna who had gone to Dwaraka to know the state of health of Krishna.
  Six months have since passed by but Arjuna had not returned. The King reviewed the situation with Bhimasena and observed that people had become greedy, uttered lies, ready to insult others under the slightest provocation, showed  no respect for elders nor cared for the sick.  No auspicious signs were seen and Arjuna had also not returned. Dharmaputra was worried about the future.

 Arjuna entered with his head bowed down and eyes filled with tears. This made the King more anxious and  he inquired " Oh Arjuna, you never fear anybody. What has caused the distress ? Your shining face looks so dull. Are you sick? Did not the host accord proper respect to you? Were you not able to keep-up your word on any account?. Any problem with  your spouses? Were you defeated by any equals? Did you eat without giving alms to women or children?  Did you commit any misdeeds?
Or,has separation from Krishna weaned your physical health?"

Arjuna began his reply with a trembling voice.

( Note :- Chapter 15 gives details of Arjuna's Reply is also sent but separately - pl. look for the very important and MUST READ Chapter 15 )

pn 

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