Jai Shree Krishna: Self is Free of Egoism, It is Everyone's Experience

In Hinduism and Indian mythology Krishna is the eighth avatar or reincarnation of the god Vishnu.Also Krishna is one of the most popular Hindu gods.Krishna was saved when exchanged by his parents for the daughter of a herdsman Nanda and his wife Yasoda (the daughter was also a divine being, an incarnation of Maya).With his foster parents Krishna spent a happy life playing boyish pranks and seducing the gopis (cow girls) and other rustic maidens.They found his flute playing irresistible.Krishna is the speaker of the Bhagavad-gita, which is recognized throughout the world as one of mankind’s greatest books of wisdom. In the Gita, as it is also known, Krishna says repeatedly that He is God Himself, the source of everything. Arjuna, to whom Krishna is speaking, accepts Krishna’s words as true, adding that the greatest spiritual authorities of that time also confirm that Krishna is God.The Vedas describe Krishna in this way: He is a beautiful youth with a glowing complexion the color of rain clouds. He plays a flute, attracting the hearts of all. His cheeks are brilliant, His smile enchanting. He wears a peacock feather in His curly black hair and a flower garland around His neck. His beautiful garments are the color of lightning. His toenails resemble the light of the moon.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Self is Free of Egoism, It is Everyone's Experience

'Egoism' (sense of I) really does not exist in the Self, it is merely assumed in the Self. If it had really existed, we could not have been free from egoism and Bhagavaan (the Lord) would have also not told us to be free from egoism. But Bhagavaan mentions 'nirahankaarah' (Gita 2/71)', so it means that we can be free from egoism. This is also our experience that the self is free from egoism. In sound sleep (shushupti) egoism disappears, while the Self exists this is clearly perceived when we arise from sleep. In sound sleep egoism merges in 'avidyaa' (ignorance), but the self remains. Therefore after arising from sleep (remembering that) we say "I slept so comfortably that I was totally unaware of anything." This memory proves that he (the self), who slept comfortably and who knew nothing, was definitely present. Otherwise who experienced comfort and not aware of anything? In ''I knew nothing" (I was unaware of anything), there is no egoism and he who had this knowledge is the Self; achieved free from egoism.

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Krishna is the embodiment of love and divine joy, that destroys all pain and sin. Krishna is the protector of sacred utterances and cows. Krishna is a trickster and lover, an instigator of all forms of knowledge and born to establish the
religion of love.
Krishna was born as the 8th child of Devaki, sister of the cruel demon king Kansa. The sage Narada had predicted that Kansa would be killed by his nephew, so the king killed Devaki´s first six children. The 7th, Balarama escaped and the 8th, Krishna, was secretly exchanged for a cowherds daughter.
Krishna, along with his brother Balrama appeared with the sole aim of getting rid of evil powers on earth, which were increasing day by day under the rule of evil king, Kansa.
Bal Krishna is the childhood name of Lord Krishna and his many miracles are reflected in the Bal Leela from the period of his birth. Right from his birth, Lord Krishna showed many signs indicating his divine being.
Rasleela is one of the divine activities, which Sri krishna played with his gopis on the banks of river Yamuna in Vrindavan.
Later Krishna loved to play the flute and to seduce the village girls. Krishna is the deity of Hasya or Humour and a messenger of peace. His favorite was Radha.