Guest guest Posted January 24, 2002 Report Share Posted January 24, 2002 Jaya Guru Datta, Here is today's saying: “Many people claim themselves to be devotees, but when they are asked to do something, not all are ready to do. A true devotee implicitly follows what is told to him. Once sage Narada asked Krishna as to who among Radha, Rukmini, Satyabhama and other Gopikas was really devoted to him. Lord Krishna asked Sage Narada to watch and played a drama in front of Radha, Rukmini, Satyabhama, and others. Suddenly He fell to the ground and started screaming that He had stomach pain. No one knew what to do. Krishna said that the dust of anyone of them would cure His stomach pain. Sage Narada asked Rukmini, she refused to give stating that it was sinful to do that. Satyabhama also said the same. None of the Gopikas agreed. Finally it was Radha who volunteered to give. Krishna took it and said that the pain was gone. The meaning of it is that Radha loved Krishna so much that she was prepared to do anything if it pleased him. Such should be one's devotion." Sri Swamiji Bhakti Mala, November 1995 pp.26 - 27 Sri Swamiji's Discourse at Hindu Temple of Columbia, South Carolina, April 10, 1990 Sri Guru Datta, Swamiji Says Suggest a quote for this week's Swamiji Says! Send a quote to: swamiji-says Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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