Bhagavan Krishna's Divine Law is eternally Valid

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Hare Krishna. Pranam to all Vaishnavas,

Bhagavan Krishna’s Divine Law is eternally valid

Even those who have been zealously upholding the provisions of the Law of Righteousness can be seen getting disheartened when faced with problems which seem to defy solution. At that juncture, when they may come to feel that Krishna has been unkind to them, the only way to comfort them is to remind them of several others in similar situations having suffered on a bigger scale and how even kings had been reduced to penury (though for a brief time). What is needed to boost the sagging morale of such sincere men who had been temporarily upset is not to despise what vedic dharma says.

Sages, saints and scholars had therefore taken pains to paint out how Bhagavan Krishna’s Divine Law will be eternally valid and its constitution is based on sound tested principles. They cannot be amended to suit one's whims. Some of the commands may appear harsh requiring extraordinary efforts to follow them. Traditions which had stemmed from this Law of Virtue may change from place to place as in the case of temple worship. In North India, anyone can perform poojas to deities whereas this privilege is confined in

the South only to qualified priests. But these are exceptions and not rules in themselves. Man, who is born alone and leaves the world alone, will carry with him only the fruits of his righteous acts. Virtue follows the body that has been abandoned by all. Those who do not violate the injunctions will surely derive the rewards in some cases, immediately and for some, at later days. The best example given is that of a plantain tree. Within a short time after planting, there will be sprouts showing up but to get the leaves and fruits, one has to wait for some time.

Also, those who stand by the law will be given certain tests by Sri Krishna to see whether they do not deviate from it. In the Mahabharata, after the conclusion of the Kurukshetra war, Yudhishtira was grieved at the enormous loss of lives and underwent mental torture, when he was led to the grand old man, Bhishma who was awaiting the final call. At the request of the former, Bhishma gave a lengthy dissertation on the duties and responsibilities of a person, particularly of a ruler and on character development. The topics dealt with ranged from administrative efficiency to ways to control citizens and how, even in the wake of trials, one has to adhere to the law (Dharma). Bhishma's advice in a nutshell was : ``See God in everyone and everywhere. Never feel that you alone are great . Practise qualities like gentleness, compassion, self-restraint and tranquility . Truth is the greatest penance and Bhagavan Krishna is the Lord of the Universe.''

Bhagavan Krishna says in Gita , chapter 7, sloka 6 & 7 :

etad yonini bhutani / sarvanity upadharayaaham krtsnasya jagatah / prabhavah pralaya tatha

mattah parataram nanyat / kincid asti dhananjayamayi sarvam idam protam / sutre mani-gana iva( Know that all created beings have been born from these two prakrtis. I alone am the sole cause of the creation and destruction of the entire universe.

O Dhananjaya, there is nothing superior to Me. This whole universe is dependent on Me, like jewels strung on a thread.)

OM NAMO BHAGAVATE VASUDEVAYA!!!

SriKrishnaDasa Rajeev

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