Vidyadhara Liberated & The Demon Sankhasura Killed

Topics covered:

  • Nanda Maharaja and the cowherd men went to Ambikavana forest It is located in Gujarat province near Sarasvati river
  • This occurred after the Rasa Leela ceremony
  • This festival that Nanda baba celebrated with the cowherd boys is called Shiva Ratri
  • Generally observed by Shaivites
  • Nanda baba once desired to observe Shiva Ratri.
  • Vaishnavas also sometimes observe because Lord Shiva is the topmost Vaishnava.
  • They very devotedly worshipped Lord Shiva and Ambika after taking bathLord Shiva is the Topmost Vaishnava.
  • Lord Shiva is extremely Powerful and resides in Kailasha.
  • Exalted One who is Chanting and Meditating on the Lord
  • Nanda Maharaja gave charity to the Brahmanas.
  • Voluntarily giving and receiving
  • Charity must be given to the right people at the right time.
  • In scriptures, it is recommended to give to Brahmanas. This pleases the Lord.
  • Vidhyadhara in his snake form has appeared.
  • Nanda baba and the cowherd men slept near Sarasvati river and fasted whole day.
  • Suddenly a snake came and started swallowing Nanda baba
  • Nanda Maharaj started calling for Krishna!
  • Cowherd boys started coming with burning logs!
  • Krishna immediately appeared on the scene.
  • Vidyadhara was a celebrated personality in his last life and was cursed by Angira Muni.
  • Krishna touched the snake and immediately a beautiful devata appeared.
  • There is no guarantee in this Material world, despite being a devata, he was cursed.
  • Snake is the most cruel but envious people are more cruel than snakes.
  • Vidyadara asked permission from Krishna to go back to the heavenly planets.
  • Devatas get power from the Lord to give boons.
  • One can ask anything from the Lord – material and spiritual!
  • Curse was a blessing
  • Vidyadara was relieved by the touch of Krishnas lotus feet
  • Vidyadara circumambulated Lord Krishna and left for heavenly planet
  • Nanda and cowherd men went back to Vrindavan.
  • They praised Krishna about his wonderful activity.
  • They came to worship Shiva and Durga and became more attached to Krishna.
  • Krishna and Baladeva went to Vrindavan forest to sing and dance.
  • They were accompanied by the Gopis
  • Krishna and Baladeva were singing nicely.
  • Everyone became so absorbed and appeared lost.
  • A demon called Sankhasura appeared.
  • Puffed up with material opulence, he thought the women should be enjoyed by him and not by Krishna and Balarama.
  • Since he was Kuvera’s associate, he was rich and naturally wanted to own everything.
  • He forced and took gopis away.
  • Krishna and Balaram chased after Sankhasura.
  • Balaram took charge of the Gopis and Krishna gave chase.
  • Krishna gave a nice punch and brought back the jewel to Balaram and presented it to Him.
  • Krishna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead and He is accepted by the greatest authorities.
  • We should go to Krishna for everything!