Why Nama Sankirtan Apt path in this yuga? Part-1 By Sri.Sri.Muralidhara Swamiji

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Radhe Krishna To all,

 

“Water boils only at 100 degrees centigrade to produce steam for power

generation. At any lesser temperature, one does not get the required steam

energy for power. Likewise, when we undertake a mission we have to have the

patience and persistence to see it through the very end. Only then, can we enjoy

the complete fruits of our effort”

 

--- SRI SRI MURALIDHARA SWAMIJI

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                      Why Nama Sankirtan Apt path in this yuga? 

 

 “Bhagavan thinks up innumerable ideas to liberate the 'jivas'. Have these ideas

of Bhagavan been successful? We can emphatically say, " No! " Till date they have

not been successful because Bhagavan's creation ('srishti') is still taking

place. Crores of people are still remaining ignorant. Innumerable kinds of

birds, animals are still being born on this earth. Hence, Bhagavan's ideas to

take ashore the 'jivas' have not met with success till date.

 

Addressing Bhagavan as Omnipotent, 'satyakama', 'satyasankalpa' is apt indeed.

But our ignorance is so deep as to even outwit the Omnipotent Bhagavan. This

'satyasankalpa' is dumbfounded by our ignorance, " Is there no way to bring these

'jivas' ashore? " We are an obstinate lot! We possess 'intolerable' stubbornness.

We are very cautious and avoid being caught in the net spun and thrown by

Bhagavan to liberate us. And Bhagavan possesses 'intolerable' compassion! " Try

as he may I will not give up my effort to bring him ashore! " says Bhagavan and

is relentlessly creating new ideas to attract us.

 

As the first effort Bhagavan gave the Vedas. All those who have learnt the Vedas

are aware that the essence of the Vedas is Bhagavan. The study of the Vedas

('adyayana') should be brought into practice. That which the Vedas teach should

be brought into practice. Just chanting the Vedas is not the goal in itself. The

Veda 'adyayana' is only to help us experience it. Chanting of the Gita or the

Upanishads or the Vedas is only to gain the experience ('anubhuti') of what they

expound. Finding his work unaccomplished through the Vedas, Bhagavan decided to

incarnate Himself on earth. He, therefore, came down to the earth as Lord Rama.

 

Periyavachhanpillai Swamy in His 'vyakyana' says, " Man kondu man pidiparpole' -

to catch a deer with the help of another (deer)'. A thorn has pricked the sole

of a deer's hoof. When we approach it to render help the deer runs away out of

fear. The reason for this is we do not belong to its class/group ('swajathi').

While another deer would be able to easily approach this one. So, Bhagavan

desires to be born as a man. We speak of 'Avataras' (Incarnations). We refer to

someone as an Avarata Purusha. What does it mean?

 

In Ram avatar we find Rama weeping for Sita just as an ordinary man would.

Doubts then arise in everyone as to how could an Avatara Purusha behave like an

ordinary mortal? The Mahan’s, however, explain this as, " The Avatara should be

omnipotent ('sarvashakta') but show Himself as helpless ('ashakta'). Never

should He exhibit his greatness ('prabhava') in any way. " This might appear to

be a simple statement to all of you who have just heard what I have said here.

But for the most powerful One to behave like a feeble mortal is no simple task.

This state of the One who is all-powerful ('parakramasali') to hide his 'shakti'

and behave like an ordinary human being who knows nothing, can be comprehended

only when one experiences a similar state. It is a mammoth effort, indeed!

Having incarnated on earth, if Bhagavan always remained in Bliss it would not

serve the purpose; He could have remained in Vaikunta itself!

 

!!! Will Continue !!!

 

Let’s Chant

 

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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