Srimad Bhagavatham - Skanda1 - Chapter 15 . Vacuum Caused by Krishna's departure to Vaikunta
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' )
Arjuna reached Hastinapura with a heavy heart as he was unable to bear the news that Krishna had left Dwaraka and reached Vaikunta. He was saddened at his heart and his physical body was quivering when he addressed his brother, " Dharmaputra, we are all forsaken by Krishna. Krishna has left the earth and has reached Vaikunta. He, whose separation can not be borne even for a few seconds by men especially by devotees, has departed leaving us utterly helpless. None could bear the separation of a bosom friend, philosopher and guide like Krishna. He was so dear to all of us. It was due to his grace that I was able to aim accurately at the fish kept over the machine and won the hand of Draupadi in the 'Swayamvara'. He came as if from nowhere that too all of a sudden to protect her from disgrace in the Assembly. He shielded her by extending the length of her saree. It was Krishna who ate small pieces of greens to save the Pandavas from Durvasa's rage and curse; But for him I would not have acquired the 'Pasupatastra' and vanquished Bhishma, Drona and others. He became 'sarathi' to my chariot in the war field and gave the winning edge over the Kauravas. He made me to sit at ease in the chariot while he struggled to move it forward and backward as was required. Towards the end of the war, it was Krishna who spoiled Aswathama's heinous plans to destroy the Pandava Clan. Today, we stand saved as a family unit because of His grace. Krishna had performed innumerable acts in our favour. Parikshith was born as a piece of burnt wood but it was Krishna who gave a new life to him. He protected the mangalsutra of Draupadi. Though we all made fun of Krishna, he not only tolerated us but firmly stood as our guardian."
Krishna used to address Arjuna affectionately as 'Partha' ,' Friend', 'Aunt's son' and with other endearing names. Arjuna lamented that he didn't understand why Krishna took the avatar as a human and gave a chance to them to address Him as cow-herd and by other mean names. He never got angry but instead kept smiling always.
Andal in her Tirupavai sang :- " We belong to a family of cow-herds. Oh, Krishna, you are also born amidst us. We had made fun of you and called you as 'mayane', a 'thief' and so on. Pl. forgive us and don't get hurt". Arjuna was in same state as Andal when she was out pouring before Krishna.
Arjuna sought forgiveness mentally from Krishna. He also added that Krishna was always ready to forget and forgive their misdeeds. It was imperative that they should confess their faults and seek His grace and pardon. They should be prepared to atone their misdeeds by doing good in future. Krishna ignored all the playful deeds and ensured Pandava's success over the Kauravas. As Krishna had left them Arjuna experienced the unbearable loss. Krishna had advocated Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna and to the world in as many as in 700 slokas. Arjuna felt strong and clear in mind after the 'Gitopadesa' and was able to lift the Astra "Gandeepa" with valor in the war.
Dharmaputra asked Arjuna as to what exactly had happened in Dwaraka. Arjuna replied that the Yadava Clan had been destroyed, might be because of the curse of the Rishis. Krishna also being a Yadava had left Bhooloka with full satisfaction that he had completed the tasks and achieved the mission of ' Krishnavatar ' and reached Vaikunta.
Arjuna however brought to his memory the Gita and Krishna's teachings. He took heart that he should not feel dejected when he could bring before him Krishna's 'thiruvadis' (padas). 'The past is past' and Arjuna got slowly recovered. He became determined to think for the future.Thus the Pancha Pandavas took heart and began consulting each other to make plans for the future.
An actor in a drama returns to his natural state once his part gets over. Krishna had completed the role and fulfilled the mission undertaken by him. We can not treat the part played by the actor as a fake. In fact he brought life to the character which he has played and which always remains green in memory. So was 'Krishnavatar & His Leela' !
Dharmaputra decided to leave the Earth and to proceed toward Devaloka. He groomed Parikshith to rule the Kingdom when the time became ripe. In the meanwhile, he made Surasena's son Vajran as the king before proceeding to Badrikasrama along with his brothers.
Today there exists a road called ' SATPATH ' difficult to tread upon from a place called ''Mana' in Badri. It was by the same path the Pandavas and Draupadi proceeded toward North, totally not heeding the distress call of their subjects to come back. They left for Himalayas, did penance with an unfailing concentration upon Krishna.
They forsake their bodies in 'Prabhasa Kshetra' and attained 'Mukti'.
Vidura contemplated over all those happenings to Pandavas which stand as a history. He mediated upon the Lord and left his mortal body in the same place. He also attained 'Mukti'
It is certain that those who read or hear this Chapter 15 which describes (1) 'Krishna's departure to Vaikunta', (2) 'Pandavas' demise', and (3) 'Vidura's departure' will be relieved from all the sins committed knowingly or un-knowingly and get blessed, become pure in the heart and excel in devotion to Krishna and ultimately attain his feet.
pn
Arjuna reached Hastinapura with a heavy heart as he was unable to bear the news that Krishna had left Dwaraka and reached Vaikunta. He was saddened at his heart and his physical body was quivering when he addressed his brother, " Dharmaputra, we are all forsaken by Krishna. Krishna has left the earth and has reached Vaikunta. He, whose separation can not be borne even for a few seconds by men especially by devotees, has departed leaving us utterly helpless. None could bear the separation of a bosom friend, philosopher and guide like Krishna. He was so dear to all of us. It was due to his grace that I was able to aim accurately at the fish kept over the machine and won the hand of Draupadi in the 'Swayamvara'. He came as if from nowhere that too all of a sudden to protect her from disgrace in the Assembly. He shielded her by extending the length of her saree. It was Krishna who ate small pieces of greens to save the Pandavas from Durvasa's rage and curse; But for him I would not have acquired the 'Pasupatastra' and vanquished Bhishma, Drona and others. He became 'sarathi' to my chariot in the war field and gave the winning edge over the Kauravas. He made me to sit at ease in the chariot while he struggled to move it forward and backward as was required. Towards the end of the war, it was Krishna who spoiled Aswathama's heinous plans to destroy the Pandava Clan. Today, we stand saved as a family unit because of His grace. Krishna had performed innumerable acts in our favour. Parikshith was born as a piece of burnt wood but it was Krishna who gave a new life to him. He protected the mangalsutra of Draupadi. Though we all made fun of Krishna, he not only tolerated us but firmly stood as our guardian."
Krishna used to address Arjuna affectionately as 'Partha' ,' Friend', 'Aunt's son' and with other endearing names. Arjuna lamented that he didn't understand why Krishna took the avatar as a human and gave a chance to them to address Him as cow-herd and by other mean names. He never got angry but instead kept smiling always.
Andal in her Tirupavai sang :- " We belong to a family of cow-herds. Oh, Krishna, you are also born amidst us. We had made fun of you and called you as 'mayane', a 'thief' and so on. Pl. forgive us and don't get hurt". Arjuna was in same state as Andal when she was out pouring before Krishna.
Arjuna sought forgiveness mentally from Krishna. He also added that Krishna was always ready to forget and forgive their misdeeds. It was imperative that they should confess their faults and seek His grace and pardon. They should be prepared to atone their misdeeds by doing good in future. Krishna ignored all the playful deeds and ensured Pandava's success over the Kauravas. As Krishna had left them Arjuna experienced the unbearable loss. Krishna had advocated Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna and to the world in as many as in 700 slokas. Arjuna felt strong and clear in mind after the 'Gitopadesa' and was able to lift the Astra "Gandeepa" with valor in the war.
Dharmaputra asked Arjuna as to what exactly had happened in Dwaraka. Arjuna replied that the Yadava Clan had been destroyed, might be because of the curse of the Rishis. Krishna also being a Yadava had left Bhooloka with full satisfaction that he had completed the tasks and achieved the mission of ' Krishnavatar ' and reached Vaikunta.
Arjuna however brought to his memory the Gita and Krishna's teachings. He took heart that he should not feel dejected when he could bring before him Krishna's 'thiruvadis' (padas). 'The past is past' and Arjuna got slowly recovered. He became determined to think for the future.Thus the Pancha Pandavas took heart and began consulting each other to make plans for the future.
An actor in a drama returns to his natural state once his part gets over. Krishna had completed the role and fulfilled the mission undertaken by him. We can not treat the part played by the actor as a fake. In fact he brought life to the character which he has played and which always remains green in memory. So was 'Krishnavatar & His Leela' !
Dharmaputra decided to leave the Earth and to proceed toward Devaloka. He groomed Parikshith to rule the Kingdom when the time became ripe. In the meanwhile, he made Surasena's son Vajran as the king before proceeding to Badrikasrama along with his brothers.
Today there exists a road called ' SATPATH ' difficult to tread upon from a place called ''Mana' in Badri. It was by the same path the Pandavas and Draupadi proceeded toward North, totally not heeding the distress call of their subjects to come back. They left for Himalayas, did penance with an unfailing concentration upon Krishna.
They forsake their bodies in 'Prabhasa Kshetra' and attained 'Mukti'.
Vidura contemplated over all those happenings to Pandavas which stand as a history. He mediated upon the Lord and left his mortal body in the same place. He also attained 'Mukti'
It is certain that those who read or hear this Chapter 15 which describes (1) 'Krishna's departure to Vaikunta', (2) 'Pandavas' demise', and (3) 'Vidura's departure' will be relieved from all the sins committed knowingly or un-knowingly and get blessed, become pure in the heart and excel in devotion to Krishna and ultimately attain his feet.
pn
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