Vidyadhara Liberated & The Demon Sankhasura Killed
by Madhu | velj. 25, 2015 | Bhagavatam katha - 10 canto |
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!