Guest guest Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 "So this system was formerly even for golden plates. Once used, then it cannot be used second time. It is thrown away. And "thrown away" means some poor man will collect. So there was no question of poverty. The rich men, they eat once and throw away. Their servants or other poor man... Just like these brahmanas, they threw away all these golden plates. Brahmanas were not required golden plate, but they were given in charity: "Brahmanas, you take." They accepted, but they thought it that "It is a load. Why should I carry? Throw it." So there were heaps of golden plate lying near Himalayan mountain. So Krsna was given information, er, Arjuna was given information by Krsna that "You go there and collect those golden plates. Then your purpose will be served." So Arjuna went there and collected and brought it to his brother, Maharaja Yudhisthira, for converting them into money for spending in the sacrifice. So this was the system. Therefore Arjuna's another name is Dhananjaya. Dhananjaya means "one who can conquer over riches." His brother was in need of money, and he brought money. Therefore, from that day, his name was Dhananjaya, "one can conquer over riches." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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