Krishna Took Hold Of Arjuna's Feet - An Episode

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"Krishna Took Hold Of Arjuna's Feet" - An Episode

"Once Arjuna was in a greatly despondent mood. He was disgusted with life and

wanted to commit suicide on that very night. The All-knowing Lord, Krishna,

decided to avert this. He went to Arjuna's residence and told him that he

wanted to discuss some urgent matter with him and therfore he wanted to dine

with him that day. When Subhadra (Arjuna's wife) and others were engaged

otherwise, Krishna called Arjuna to a private chamber. As soon as Arjuna was

inside, Krishna bolted the door. He then took firm hold of Arjuna's feet.

Arjuna immediately burst out,' Swami! What unworthy act have I done? Why are

you acting like this?' Krishna said, 'With all your titles and achievements, it

is utterly unbecoming of you to entertain the thoughts of suicide. You are the

foremost among the Pandavas, you acquired the Gandiva

(from Shiva) after going through severe penance and ordeals. You should be the

master of your senses and not their slave. Today you have been overcome by your

mind and your senses. This is unworthy of you. Give me a pledge that in no

circumstances in the future you will think of suicide. Your life is mine and my

life is yours. The divine is the indweller in all beings. Hence, I am present in

all beings. If you contemplate suicide, you will be guilty of attempting on the

life of your dear Krishna.' Arjuna said: 'Swami! I was ignorant of the subtle

truths you have revealed. Please forgive me. Henceforth, in all my life I will

not think of any such acts.' In this manner, Krishna, in his love for the

Pandavas, was prepared to go any length and do even any menial act to protect

them." Sai Baba, SS, 9/87, pp. 238 & 239

Krishna Carried The Sandals Of Draupadi

"The Lord is omnipresent, His eyes, feet and hands are everywhere. There is

nothing low or high for Him. On one occasion. He carried even the sandals of

Draupadi when He advised her to seek Bhishma's blessings to save her husbands

from destruction. For the sake of setting an example to the world, the Lord

does many things in His human incarnation." Sai Baba, SS, 9/87, p. 239

Teaching For Gopalas

"Krishna once questioned the Gopalas (cowherds) around Him,' Who is the true

victor?' One of them said,' One who emerges victorious in the battlefield is

the true victor.' 'One who can face all the difficulties and troubles with

steadfastness and courage is the true victor', said a few. In this manner, each

one of them gave different answers. Then Krishna smilingly said, '0 Gopalas,

whatever you mentioned are temporary in nature. None of them can be termed as a

true victor.

True success lies in controlling one's senses. Then one will be a victor. One

has to control the senses. Senses belong to the body. Make this body a temple

of God." Sai Baba, SS, 9/98, p. 228

Why Did Krishna Come Late To The Rescue Of Draupadi?

"Draupadi, after she had gone through all her troubles and tribulations, was

sitting and talking to Krishna as her dear brother and asked, 'What is the

matter? I remember having been in great difficulties and having called you with

the fullness of my heart and begged you to come and save me. But you came late.

You never came in time. Can you now explain to me what stood in the way of your

coming in proper time?' Krishna then asked Draupadi, 'You say you addressed me

and called me. May I know in what manner you called me and how you addressed

me?' Then she replied, 'Yes. I said, hai krishna, hai Dwarakavasa.' The Lord

replied 'You addressed as Dwarakavasa. Where is Dwaraka and where is Hastinapur

to which place I had to come? That was a long distance. If only you had

addressed me 'Hridayavasi' or as one who

is living in your own heart, I would have appeared immediately. Because of the

manner of your addressing I had to travel all the way to Hastinapur and how

could I have come in time from such a long distance." Sai Baba, Summer Showers

in Brindavan - 1972, p. 42

"One question is often asked. Krishna is the Lord of the universe. He is

all-pervading, and yet the same Krishna was responsible for destruction of

forty lakhs (or four millions) of men in the battlefield. Is it violence or

non-violence?"

"This is my answer to this question. An individual, let us say, has developed

cancer on his back. There are millions of germs in that cancerous boil. Does

the doctor pause and ask, 'Should I kill so many millions of germs?' Is it not

the duty of doctor to save the life of the patient? Which is of greater

importance? Should he protect the life of the patient or should he have

consideration for the germs? The doctor comes to the conclusion that these

germs are dangerous and kills them and saves the patient's life. In this

process, the doctor has taken into consideration quality and quantity. In the

same manner, the world at that time had developed a cancer in the shape

ofKauravas. When Krishna found that these Kauravas were like cancer. He became

s surgeon, took Arjuna as His assistant and performed the great

operation. In that operation, forty lakhs of germs were killed. So we must

always take into consideration the greater need for protection of Dharma. The

protection of Dharma is more important than anything else."

Sai Baba, Summer Showers-1972, pp. 249 & 250

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Om sai ram

"True success lies in controlling one's senses."Can

anyone throw light on this.

sai ram

[Guest guest]

Control the senses or Kama Krodha Lobha Mohah Matserya and Mada is the first

step on the spiritual ladder.

 

Each one of these has the power to pull us down. These cannot be destroyed or

put down - they can only be controlled with Namasamaran.

 

In Gita Bhagwan says, that these Senses are so powerful that like a sea in

torment can toss a ship far from its course, so the sadhaka will also find that

senses can put you off the path drastically.

 

Bhagwan says that Senses are in the form of DESIRE and desire resides in the

mind - this mind is its hunting ground.

 

Bhagwan has also said that the only true HERO is the one who has controlled his or her senses.

 

I hope this helps understanding the importance of CONTROLLING senses.

 

Sai Ram - Be Happy.

 

JP

 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~sangeeta sharma <sangeeta65 > wrote:

Om sai ram"True success lies in controlling one's senses."Cananyone throw light on this.sai ram

 

 

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