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.

Monday, July 13, 2009

Purify your Nature

Right now you have everything, then too you want more wealth for the future. If you are insistent on thinking about the future itself, then why think in an incomplete fashion? Why not think beyond death? Why not think in entirety? What will be the condition after death? What arrangements will be there after death? In all future work there is some doubt, but there is no doubt about death in the future. Death is inevitable. Therefore it is essential for a wise person to think about where will we be going after death? Undoubtedly the going will take place. Much work may be accomplished or may be not. In this respect in all work there are two sides, but in death there are no two sides. If you do not think about death now, then when will you be doing so? If you don't think about it then who will be hurt?
The body is not permanent, but the indweller in the body is eternal. When the body perishes, our existence will not be wiped out. Or else why would people engage in rememberance of the dead and special offerings to satisfy their souls? When death comes, what thing will go with us - has any thought been given to this? Who will help / support at that time? Even if two people die at the same time, then too they will not stay together. Individuals will only go alone. No one desires death, but death must take place. On dying, what goes with us is our nature, our tendencies. Let your "swabhaav" (your nature, your temperament, your character, your attitude, your habits etc.) be such that you are not dependent on anyone. You are able to sustain, in all situations and circumstances, develop such a nature. The saints are liked by all because they have a good nature, they want to see to the well-being of all. Everyone desires one with a good nature, but one with a bad nature is disliked even by his own family members. The only thing that will go with you is your spoilt or improved nature. Therefore purify your nature. Not a single penny will go with you, and not even one single incident of worship and rememberance of God will be left behind.
Your house is not here. Your house is the house of Parmatmaa's eternal abode. Here is a school of Dharma (righteousness) . You yourself are imperishable, then how long will you sit depending on the perishable?
There is humanity in only two things -
1) Serving Others

2) Rememberance of God.
Let these two points come in your nature once and for all.

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