PURNAVATAAR

This is an old composition in Bengali literature I think. I heard this song for the first time in a Bengali play ' Dampati' by Manoj Mitra and Gita Dey. Back then I could not understand the meaning of the song, now I realise how the song is composed. Soul and body, Purush and Prakriti are the two elements which make the creation. This theme is presented in this song through the metaphor of Radha and Krishna . Here we can see how Radha and Krishna are inseparable. In any aspect of creation if we take out one from it, the creation does not exist. The song is very sweet. The structure is like a competition or a question answer session between the devotees of Radha and  Krishna  regarding who is more important. They take many aspects of life, ask questions, answer them and gradually realise that they both are equally important. Two birds Shuk- Shaari (male- female) are used here as a spokesperson for the team of  Krishna  and Radha respectively. The mus...

Today we will read a story about How Krishna purifies His devotees thr' tests and trials :- Watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SITIlAC55w8&feature=related As mentioned in my previous post - NARAD met Bhakti mata and came to know about her problem , HE wanted to help her by asking KRISHNA about it . Bhakti wanted to know – how NARAD will be able to find the LORD ? As HE can be in any place of the whole creation doing miracles ! But NARAD was confident and said that it is very easy for HIM to find the LORD , because HIS real self always remains in HIS abode – GOLOKA . In fact, it is not difficult for NARAD to visit any place at will. But when he started his journey, he became confused – he crossed all the universe, still could not find out the way to GOLOKA. Witnessing all this, KRISHNA explained to RADHA that NARAD started his journey with pride , so he must get rid of it as soon as possible . HE also said that NARAD is very dear...

Coming here after a long time :). Now sometime i will try to discuss or note some incidents shown in the Ramanand Saagar's 'Shri Krishna' , which were either not known to me or which have some greater significance. Dear friends, after reading these posts or watching the video, do share your experiences about the serial :). STORY OF BHAKTI MATA Watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7WuWMWXjuQ And here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWIyxXlQWzg&feature=related From all these amazing LEELA of the LORD , now lets go back a bit , where the story of SHRI KRISHNA serial started . After narrating a few events from the starting episodes , we will again come to the childhood LEELAS of the LORD . The serial starts with the story of NARAD’s meeting with BHAKTI MATA . One day while visiting the earth , NARAD comes across a young lady crying with two aged persons . Gradually he comes to know that the lady is BHAKTI , but the two aged persons are her sons – GYAN and VAIRAGYA...

Dear Friends, we all know how Rukmini, the Princess of Vidarbha, sent her message to Shri Krishna expressing her wish to marry him and to save her from getting married to Shishupal (acc to the wish of her brother Rukmi). The Lord accepted her wish, came and married her. Such a beautiful incident!! Today I am including the same sequence from B R Chopra's Mahabharat , Ramanand Saagar's Shri Krishna and a K M Munshi's Krishnavatara novel. First, I am taking up the scene from Mahabharat (first four pictures of this post). Here is the video of the song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVXcN0pWuc4 The Lyrics of the song, was originally posted by Shivang in Orkut. I have LOVED this song since my childhood. I remembered this song even when I was busy with studies during my student life and completely forgot about Mytho shows. The Lyrics as well as the Music- both are Wonderful!! And Nitishji was too good!! His acting while reading the letter is So Real!! Binati suniye.... Binati s...

Dear Friends, today I am posting two of my most favourite songs from the TV Serial 'Shri Krishna'. Both the songs have these words- 'Shri Krishna Govinda Hare Muraare' ... and the Music is also the same.... The first one is from the scene when Shri Krishna comes to the womb of Devaki, all the god along with Brahmaji and Naaradji come to sing the glory of the Lord! That moment conveys the joy of the coming of the Lord on this earth! I always feel the happiness inside while listening to it. This is the video of the sequence (Uploaded by Dear Sister Lola) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83UELX4Fnn4 The lyrics along with its English Translation was originally posted by Lola in 'India Forums': Narayanaya Namo Namah, Parmeshwaraya Namo Namah - we bow to you, God Y'asmin Sthitah Jagat Sarvam, Sa Janani Garbhe Sthitah- you, within whom the whole universe resides, now reside in this mother's womb Nirakaarah Ajanmayo, So Vayi Sa Karmagatah - formless, unborn, s...

“Among cows I am the wish fulfilling cow.” Lord Krishna (Bhagavad-Gita 10. 28) Dear Friends, Today I am going to write about the Cows who were always mentioned with Krishna in his Childhood days at Gokul/ Vrindavan. They were inseparable from the Lord! All his pastimes in Gokul/ Vraj has the mention of Cows in them! We come to know that when Shri Krishna used to come back at the afternoon, the dust from the hooves of the cows spread in the sky of Gokul as well as on the Lord also! They used to add to the Beauty of the Lord! His roop used to become ‘param manohar’ during this return journey. Now I will try to mention some important points about cows, why are they considered ‘Holy’ in Hindu Religion. Hindu Religion has always involved respect for animals as one of its central themes. Cow is the most revered animal according to Hindu Religious beliefs. That status got reinforced by the Leelas of Shri Krishna. There are some very unique qualities which make them so spec...

Here I am posting a dialogue from my favourite Mahabharat where Krishna discusses about the reason and the implications of the name 'Rannchhod'. After completing Gurukul, Krishna and Balaram join Mathura in their war against Jarasandh. The following scene comes just after Krishna and Balaram triumph over Jarasandh. Mathura Raajsabhaa ( 'Krishna-Balaram ki Jay' - can be heard from the background) Ugrasen - Yadi Krishna aur Balaram thik samay par na aa gaye hote, to Mathura ka paraajay aaj nishchit tha. To Mathura par in dono ka ek aur rinn chadh gaya. Krishna – Kshama chaahta hoon Maharaaj, parantu maatrubhoomi kabhi rini nahi hoti. Aur yadi koi yeh soche ki usne ya uske parivaar ne maatrubhoomi par koi upkaar kiya hai, to yeh uski bhool hai. Maine jo kiya, wo mera kartavya tha. Aur aaj ke pashchaat mai jo kuchh karunga, wo keval kartavyapaalan hi ke liye karunga . Vijay ki is kshan me mai yeh kehna chaahta hoon ki Magadh Naresh Jarasandh phir aakramann karenge. Bala...

Dear Friends, It is a news of great joy to all of us that the Geeta Episodes of Shri Krishna TV Serial by Dr. Ramanand Sagar have been very recently uploaded to YouTube by some kind member. I Loved to watch those episodes last year, when I watched them for the first time! Now I am so Happy that we can watch any part of it at will from YouTube!!! It has total 46 parts acc to the uploads, all the parts will be available in the 'Related Videos' list. Here is the link of the 1st part http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMTZCDsr410&feature=related And this is the link of the last part (46): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QanZx_uA0rM&feature=related Another uploader is also uploading selective parts from those episodes. Here is the first one, rest will be available in the 'related videos' list: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz-hzfEPJ9g Lots and Lots of Thanks to both the Uploaders! Now another Good News! T he Geeta episodes are now available as an individual set of 6 ...

Wishing Happy Janmshtami to all of you! Today I am going to write about the Lord after a long time. After reading many books, realising his Lessons and also feeling the Bliss within me, I become so emotional that sometimes it becomes quite difficult to express that experience which I go through. Mainly that is the reason of my Long Absence :) from this Favourite Blog of mine. This has been my Most Favourote Blog from the time of its conception, it is really close to my heart as it is the expression of my feelings for the Lord . But as soon as I start writing, I become so involved in His thoughts that writing becomes impossible for me. Today again I am trying, as this is the Blessed Day when He appeared on this Earth. Now I will write in details how I have learned many facets of the Lord from many sources, like TV, Books and discussions- # Satsangs: - I have listened to many Satsangs on radio on Shri Krishna for 2-3 years, which all helped me to feel the interest for Shr...