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26 Aug 2024 19:52

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This Janmashtami, which qualities and teachings from Shri Krishna do you reflect on in yourself?

As we celebrate Shri Krishna Janmashtami, it's a great time to think about the qualities of Lord Krishna and how they might resonate with us personally.

In His early days, we get to know about the playful side of the Natkhat Nand Gopal of Yashoda Maiyya, known for his charming mischief. Of all the riches, how Bal Krishna used to steal butter innocently. And in his later years, we see how His life changes entirely from a cowherd to something more than that. And then He also provides the wisdom of Bhagwad Gita, full of life lessons and the concept of Karma to Arjuna, and through Arjuna, to all of us.

For me, Krishna's playfulness, compassion, wisdom, joy, and leadership are not just distant ideals but qualities we all can develop in us to be better humans. Inviting His qualities and principles makes me feel more conscious as it guides me towards the path of good. Krishna for me, is the tutor who teaches me to perform my actions, make sure they are righteous. And in the moments of difficulties and struggles, I can step back if I must, but remember that beyond the dilemma of winning or losing, I must do the right thing eventually.

What about you?

Do you find yourself reflecting on any of Shree Krishna teachings and qualities during this festive season?
How do you see Krishna's influence in your own actions and mindset?

Let's share our thoughts and experiences on how we connect with these divine qualities and celebrate this special occasion with an expressive discussion. :)

#781870

26 Aug 2024 20:13

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On Janmashtami, we are more remembering about and dwelling on Child Krishna. Balakrishna. That is the sentiment we all have today.
Prompted by a WhatsApp post, just a while ago, I was doing a mental exercise comparing the adult life of Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. I was placing them as human beings and was actually mentally viewing and reviewing their lives -the trials and tribulations they went through, the vilification they still get from human beings even after many hundred years later too. I was actually visualizing as if in a daze dream. But a phone call interrupted me and I came back to my more earthly mortal distractions.
Both Lord Sri Rama and Lord Sri Krishna have lived their life as lessons to us for our full lfe. Only if we are willing to learn properly. Unfortunately most people of today mis-learn and mis-teach about their lives and teachings.

#781874

26 Aug 2024 22:12

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Lord Rama never said that he was an incarnation of Lord Visnu. He conducted his life like a normal man only. He respected his father. There are many good qualities which we all can practice. Lord Rama became a God because of his good conduct and behaviour.
Lord Krishna always mentioned in all his actions that he is an incarnation of God. He showed his power in many ways. He supported Dharma and punished Adhrama. He saved Draupadi from the evil hands of Kauravas. He protected Pandavas and saw that they would get their due.
He has shown us how one person should support Dharma. He supported them all the way to Pandavas gave them advice and saw that they won the battle. Even though I am a normal human being, I try to be on the side of Dharma only. I may not be able to punish Adhrma and I always supported Dharma to my possible extent.

drrao
always confident

#781877

26 Aug 2024 23:55

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Thanks for participating and sharing your views, fellow members.

Thinking about the lives of Shri Ram and Shri Krishna in contrast to the similarities and differences, I believe that while Shri Ram taught us the significance of how much we must obey our elders and parents, how much we should keep our promises and the fact that we can even learn from our enemies, who are sometimes enemies to themselves and just its reaction towards us.

Whereas, Shri Krishna taught us that not only is it important to keep promises and vows, but also break some if they don't align with Dharma. For Dharma, I may use the term righteousness, but I think Dharma is a subject of being more than just righteous - it is probably a broader responsibility altogether.

In Ramayana, the good Lord showed us the struggles a human may face and how he may still over overcome it all. And in Mahabharat, we see that not only God as a Human, but someone else who keeps faith in God and in doing the rightmost thing, can also fight for Dharma.

We all can try to learn a little from Shri Ram's character and qualities, and a little from the even broader consciousness which Shri Krishna brings along with His divine play of life. The consciousness of how everything that exists, shall cease to exists, and how something called the energy or soul which still remains. And how while are in life, we must do good Karma, and deal smartly with life issues.

Also agreeing with Mr. Rao that Shri Ram probably wasn't aware of His divine reality. Or maybe that it was not part of His play to reveal His divine identity. Just like some ordinary human, He takes education in scriptures and weapons, obeys his elders, stays away from the greed of riches and kingdom, and righteously uses an army of Vanaraas to defeat the demon king in a fair fight. He lives to show what a human can do, as a perfect man. Whereas, Shri Krishna's arrives among us with different goals and assure us that no matter what, for those who are with Dharma, Krishna stays with them like a Saarathi or Guide always.

Regards,
Ank Arya

"Your value does not decrease based on someone's inability to see your worth"

#781878

27 Aug 2024 06:27

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sarva-dharman parityajya mam ekam sharanam vraja
aham tvam sarva-papebhyo mokkhayishyami ma shucha?

As I am become older and as Krishna said to Arjuna in the above, leave all material Dharma, surrender to me(God), I am trying this teaching.

shasthranaam Ganitham moordhanisthitham

#781973

02 Sep 2024 19:41

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Thanks for participating and sharing your answer, Saroja. :)

To everyone else who might be interested to read more about the origin of the Sanskrit verse shared by her, please see Chapter 18, Verse 66th of Bhagavad Gita.

This verse was given by Bhagwan Shri Krishna to Arjuna, when Arjuna was finding himself amidst two paths, one was of devotion or Bhakti Yog, and the other being the Karma Yog - the action or duties he was supposed to perform in this material world. Guiding Arjuna out of his naivety, Shri Krishna preaches to him to not think so much, and not be confused about it.

Shri Krishna was providing either choice to Arjuna, not to confuse him but to set him free. And that was Krishna continues to say to Arujna, "Give up all forms of duties and take refuge in Me alone. I will free you from all sins, you will still be liberated for your devotion; have no fear."

As the Gita comes to an end, Shri Krishna reiterates His point further by stating, "Yatha ichchhesi, tata kuru", which translates to "Do as you desire, Arjuna". After having delivered the ultimate wisdom of Gita to Arjuna, Bhagwan still does not force him to do as God desires. He is given all the clarity and is set free to perform his actions as he desires.

That is the beauty of Santan Dharma and God. You have been set free, to experience, to learn and to perform actions accordingly. :)

Regards,
Ank Arya

"Your value does not decrease based on someone's inability to see your worth"

#782016

06 Sep 2024 14:48

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The teachings of Sri Krishna are adopted and accepted over the globe and the explanations given in Gits are read and understood by many to enhance their active life.
The lessons in Gita make a person ready to act without bothering for the results. The essence is that results might not be always favourable but the spirit to work or act should not get diffused just by the thoughts of unfavourable results.

Knowledge is power.

This Janmashtami, which qualities and teachings from Shri Krishna do you reflect on in yourself?

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