Guest guest Posted November 8, 1999 Report Share Posted November 8, 1999 Yesterday a few of us from the Vivekananda Centre in London went to see a performance of Krishna Leela performed by the children at the Luton temple. The most 'telling moment' in the play came when Jashoda was seen chasing Krishna to beat him up for his pranks. The girl who was playing Jashoda had forgotten to carry her stick. Little boy who played Krishna realised this, stopped running - went to the side of the stage brought and handed the stick to Jashoda -- so that the chase can continue. This little play within the play is perhaps the heart of 'Sri Krishna's teachings. All this is a play! - It is Krishna alone who is getting beaten up and it is Krishna alone who hands the stick - It is Krishna alone who becomes all of us and plays. The idea of 'PLAY' - Leela is the sweetest concept - the most immediate approach to spirituality. It is nice to ravel in Advaita - but the moment we even blink an eyelid, open our mouth to say something - nay, even in the very process of thinking advaita - we are strictly in the field of the Dvaita. It is in this field - we need help. Who cares for any help in the state of Advaita? - It is in the field of Dvaita that we need someone to hold our hand. Hence the need of an 'enlightened one' holding our hand. May we all receive this helping hand. jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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