Thought for the Day: 7th July 2006Ashadi Ekadashi

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As written at PRASANTHI NILAYAM 7th July 2006Ashadi Ekadashi

 

 

When Sri Krishna was being weighed in a balance, all the jewels of

Sathyabhama could not balance His weight. Rukmini then came and

declared that the mere chanting of the name of Krishna would be equal

to His weight. By the additional offer of a leaf, a flower or a

little water, the scales will be tilted against Krishna. So saying

she placed a Tulasi (Basil) leaf on the scale. And lo! it went down.

The Tulasi leaf carried the full weight of Rukmini's boundless love

for Krishna. All the jewels of Sathyabhama were of no avail. But

Rukmini's invoking the name of Krishna and offering a Tulasi leaf

with a love-filled heart titled the scales against Krishna. Such is

the power of the Lord's name and a love-filled offering to the Lord.

The Lord is not swayed by wealth or scholarship, power or position.

Love alone can move Him.

 

- BABA