Krishna Janmashtami

[Guest guest]

Young men in Mumbai yell

'Ala

re ala, Govinda ala' during the ceremony.

 

Teachings of Lord Krishna

He is the one of the most loved Gods of the Hindu religion. His teachings on various aspects of human life, occurs in the Bhishma Parva of Mahabharata are world famous, comprises of 18 chapters from 25

th to 42nd of Shrimad Bhagwad Gita, the Divine Song of Life. This hand book of practical living marked a positive revolution in Hinduism & inaugurated a Hindu renaissance for the ages that followed the puranic Era. They are being promoted by a number of spiritual gurus of today.

A Few of his important teachings are as follows:

According to Lord Krishna there are four kind of Actions or karma that a human can perform & they are:-

Kamya Karma- Actions performed for selfish gains,

 

Nishiddha Karma- Actions that are forbidden by holy texts and Scriptures

 

 

Nitya Karma-Actions that must be performed daily and finally

 

Naimittika Karma-Actions that must be performed on certain special occasions.

Lord Krishna clearly forbade his devotees to perform the first two kinds of Karmas as they lead to rebirth and laid stress on the performance of the latter two as they help in getting Moksha or Nirvana orsalvation.

Liberation can be achieved through Renunciation. Renounce the false values of life to rediscover the Divine nature in each one of us which is the essential heritage of a man. Discard the beast in us (Sanyasa), is the Liberation (Moksha) of the Divine in us.

All the souls taking birth on the Earth must surrender to Lord, be free form attachments to living and non living objects.

'Satsanga', being in the company of Guru to listen to him with devotion and dedication is the fastest means to cherish Him.

Control the senses and not to run after the pursuit of desires.

Introspect, detach and free from thoughts by chanting only 'Om

' & will lead you to Moksha! .

OM TAT SAT- Maha Sadguru Sri Sai Baba Charanayoh!