bhOgyAmrutam 16 - kShEtrajnaha

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kShEtrajnaha(star-aSwini) = kShEtram SarIram jAnAti iti = The one who knows the

body- He knows well, what kind of a body suits His seekers in serving Him

better.

 

poem: nAnmukan tiruvandAdi - 52 (of SrI Tirumalisai ALwAr)

 

Brief Interpretation : We recognize this body as a means to amass wealth or

exploit the weak. But He considers it as the best aid in doing service to Him.

Those who similarly recognize the actual purpose of their body (serving Him) are

given better and better oppurtunities to serve Him. For He knows best, what Kind

of a body would assist them in their noble endeavour. Those devoid of this

thought lead a useless life and verily eat sin.

 

Poem in English:

1) They will become prey to wealth and accrue many sins.

2) Those despicable ones are fit to be offered in a human sacrifice.

3) The supreme one who drank poison from the breasts.

4) Those who do not worship Him are really ignorant and verily experience sin.

 

Detailed Interpretation :

1) They will become prey to wealth and accrue many sins : Those who consider

this body as a means to amass wealth for personal enjoyment really earn just

sin. This body exists merely to serve Him and thereby become subject to His

endless love. If its misused, it can incur His wrath. This is what is called

real sin.

If a son misuses the wealth given for his good by

His father, it will pain His father and the son may not stand a chance again for

receiving such a help even at times of dire need. Similar is the case with this

gift (this body) given by Him.

He knows well the purpose behind equipping us with

our bodies. Hence He is the kShEtrajna. Those who do not put it to its real use

are not kShEtrajnAs.

 

2) They are fit to be offered in Human sacrifices : Those who try to ruse &

exploit the weak & innocent for their own benefit are highly deplorable. They

are like the demons who do sacrifices to get mystic powers and are fit to be

offered back in the same sacrifice fire. They serve no use to this world and are

equal to dead.

 

3) They are really ignorant and sinners who do not realize & worship the supreme

Lord who drank poison from the breasts : pUtana came to kill Him. She used her

body to poison Him. Such great Lord He is that He didn't see the intention

behind her act. He just noticed the fact that she used her body to feed Him. And

see what He did...!!. He granted release to pUtana and all her relatives. He

accepted the milk with joy. He just recognized the fact the she used her body

for His sake. And so, He is the kShEtrajna.

If we merely act or just talk in terms of being

useful to Him (even though we might not feel it in our heart), He recognizes it

and grants us such a real position to serve Him and His beloved ones. He even

protects the ignorant fellow who accidentally runs around His temple to catch

his running calf. He acknowledges our worship even though it was done

unknowingly. And He grants better & better oppurtunities to serve Him.

For He knows well what kind of a body would suit us

in such a noble endeavour – which is the highest of all.

 

Jai Sriman Narayana