Guest guest Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 Hare Krishna ! Dandavat Pranams to Bhagavan Sri Krishna and all Vaishnavas , Sage Kapila's Sankhya Yoga begins like this : " Atha Trividha Dukhatyantanivriti – ratyanta Purushartha : " ( The end of three types of Sorrows is Purushartha ) Three types of "Sorrows" trouble a man . They are : AAdhyatmikam : Caused or originated by the person himself . AAdhibhautikam : Caused by others ( Thieves, Wicked, Enemies , Animals ,etc). AAdhidaivikam : Caused by Godly or Natural forces ( Eg ; Hurricane, Flood, Psunami , etc) . What is the remedy to overcome the above (3) types of "Sorrows" ? . As mentioned in Sankhya-Yoga , the end of (3) types of "Sorrows" leads to `Purushartha' which is the ultimate objective of a man . When illness causes "Sorrow", it can be overcome by medicine . But , later that illness could reappear with it's "Sorrow" . When poverty troubles , receiving some money will be a temporary solution . When that money finishes , "Sorrow" will re-appear . Again , no permanent solution at all to end the "Sorrows" !! So, does none of us eligible for `Purushartha' ?. Here the second sloka of Sage Kapila comes relevant . " Na dristal talsiddhi - rnnivritepyanuvrittidarsanal " (None of the materials seen in this world can end the "Sorrows" ) . The materials can just create an illusion of ending the Sorrows . But , the very next moment , "Sorrows" will reappear . A detailed analysis on the above leads us to a great truth . ` Mind is the root cause of all Sorrows . Until the mind is there , Sorrows will appear . Does it mean that , one can't attain `Purushartha' in his lifetime ? . This is also not correct . So, what is the solution ?. Just one solution . Restrict the mind and control it . Prepare the mind suitably to grow towards `Paramapurushartha' . There is only one way to condition the mind – "Prayer" . Hear the stories of Bhagavan Sri Krishna , Narrate it to others , Think about it , Grasp it's message . King Uthanapada's little son Druva was upset at the humiliation caused by his step-mother and father . To escape this Sorrow, Druva did `tapas' (penance) to Maha-Vishnu . Before commencing the `tapas' , his single intention was a boon granting permission to sit on father's lap. But when Bhagavan Maha-Vishnu appeared in front of him , Druva forgot to ask this boon . All what he asked was : " O Bhagavan ! Please bestow on me just steadfastness in Your Bhakti ". This is the real Bhakti . All the worldly assets cause "Sorrow". A Devotee knows this fact and therefore he will nor pray for money , land , or any other material fortune . Duva did exactly the same . However , Druva who has conquered his mind was blessed by Maha-Vishnu with all types of fortunes such as Empire , Immense wealth , Power , Fame, etc, etc . Bhagavan always showers fortunes on His Devotee without being asked for by him . Isovasya Upanishad says : Isavasyamidam sarvam yatkrinchaja tyam ja t tenatyaktena bhunjitha magridhra kasya swidhanam . ( Bhagavan resides everywhere in this world . So you live without desiring other's wealth . ) Should we waste this precious this life only for desiring the wealth and worldly comforts of others and seeking ways to attain them . During this process of useless exercise , the fortune seeker dies without being able to take anything in his hand . Therefore, we should also pray like Druva : " O Bhagavan ! Please bestow on me just steadfastness in Your Bhakti ". Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya!!! SriKrishnaDasa Rajeev . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 Hari Om. Pranams to the GOlden Feet OF KRushna Bhaktha. THankyou for the message on Sorrows . ITs Great. I beg and plead to Krushna to allow all his Bhakthas to read about Shankya YOga and Kapila CHarithram. Let Krushna Bring peace to one and all. Let krushna Bless everyone with Gyanam. Let Krushna Bless all Bhakthas with true Knowledge of Shankya Yoga. Hari OM. Hari OM.srikrishnadasa_rajeev <srikrishnadasa_rajeev wrote: Hare Krishna ! Dandavat Pranams to Bhagavan Sri Krishna and all Vaishnavas , Sage Kapila's Sankhya Yoga begins like this : " Atha Trividha Dukhatyantanivriti – ratyanta Purushartha : " ( The end of three types of Sorrows is Purushartha ) Three types of "Sorrows" trouble a man . They are : AAdhyatmikam : Caused or originated by the person himself . AAdhibhautikam : Caused by others ( Thieves, Wicked, Enemies , Animals ,etc). AAdhidaivikam : Caused by Godly or Natural forces ( Eg ; Hurricane, Flood, Psunami , etc) . What is the remedy to overcome the above (3) types of "Sorrows" ? .. As mentioned in Sankhya-Yoga , the end of (3) types of "Sorrows" leads to `Purushartha' which is the ultimate objective of a man . When illness causes "Sorrow", it can be overcome by medicine . But , later that illness could reappear with it's "Sorrow" . When poverty troubles , receiving some money will be a temporary solution . When that money finishes , "Sorrow" will re-appear . Again , no permanent solution at all to end the "Sorrows" !! So, does none of us eligible for `Purushartha' ?. Here the second sloka of Sage Kapila comes relevant . " Na dristal talsiddhi - rnnivritepyanuvrittidarsanal " (None of the materials seen in this world can end the "Sorrows" ) . The materials can just create an illusion of ending the Sorrows . But , the very next moment , "Sorrows" will reappear . A detailed analysis on the above leads us to a great truth . ` Mind is the root cause of all Sorrows . Until the mind is there , Sorrows will appear . Does it mean that , one can't attain `Purushartha' in his lifetime ? . This is also not correct . So, what is the solution ?. Just one solution . Restrict the mind and control it . Prepare the mind suitably to grow towards `Paramapurushartha' . There is only one way to condition the mind – "Prayer" . Hear the stories of Bhagavan Sri Krishna , Narrate it to others , Think about it , Grasp it's message . King Uthanapada's little son Druva was upset at the humiliation caused by his step-mother and father . To escape this Sorrow, Druva did `tapas' (penance) to Maha-Vishnu . Before commencing the `tapas' , his single intention was a boon granting permission to sit on father's lap. But when Bhagavan Maha-Vishnu appeared in front of him , Druva forgot to ask this boon . All what he asked was : " O Bhagavan ! Please bestow on me just steadfastness in Your Bhakti ". This is the real Bhakti . All the worldly assets cause "Sorrow". A Devotee knows this fact and therefore he will nor pray for money , land , or any other material fortune . Duva did exactly the same . However , Druva who has conquered his mind was blessed by Maha-Vishnu with all types of fortunes such as Empire , Immense wealth , Power , Fame, etc, etc . Bhagavan always showers fortunes on His Devotee without being asked for by him . Isovasya Upanishad says : Isavasyamidam sarvam yatkrinchaja tyam ja t tenatyaktena bhunjitha magridhra kasya swidhanam . ( Bhagavan resides everywhere in this world . So you live without desiring other's wealth . ) Should we waste this precious this life only for desiring the wealth and worldly comforts of others and seeking ways to attain them . During this process of useless exercise , the fortune seeker dies without being able to take anything in his hand . Therefore, we should also pray like Druva : " O Bhagavan ! Please bestow on me just steadfastness in Your Bhakti ". Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya!!! SriKrishnaDasa Rajeev . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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