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✨ Shri Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu ✨
“Things that are very difficult to do become easy to execute if one somehow or other simply remembers Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. But if one does not remember Him, even easy things become very difficult. To this Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu I offer my respectful obeisances.”~Chaitanya Charitamrita adi 14.1
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Janmashtami is celebrated to celebrate the birth of the Lord Krishna. It is said that, on a wild and stormy night, lord Krishna was born. According to legends and Vedas, Lord Krishna is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu in Human form and he did so in order to eliminate the evilness that was prevailing in the world. So, around 5200 years back in Mathura, Lord Krishna was born in Jail. It is said that, Kansa (Brother of lord Krishna mother) had heard a predication that Devaki, would conceive a son, who will kill Kansa. That is why he killed 7 babies of Devaki, every time she gives birth. Lord Krishna was the 8th one and his father Vasudev, carried lord Krishna to Gokul after facing tremendous difficulties. Well, followers of Hindu culture, usually celebrates this festival. On this day, people in order to show their devotion and faith towards god, do not eat food and keep fast for the whole day. Only after the birth of Lord Krishna at 12 clock in the night, people break their fast, after paying their prayers to lord Krishna. It is a day of celebrations and joy and various types of events that are culture in nature and dedicated to lord Krishna are celebrated. People indulge themselves into various types of activities that are related to lord Krishna. In various religious organizations, special programs like Bhagavad gita are recited and its message is spreaded among the people. A person tends to visit houses of their relatives to celebrate this festival all together. On the other hand, for children it is a day of fun as they get to eat lots of varieties of food, prepared to end the fast. It is a gazette holiday and all public and private offices are closed on this day.
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ganesha Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha -
Jagannathastaka
(As issued from the mouth of Lord Caitanya)
kadacit kalindi-tata-vipina-sangitaka-ravo
mudabhiri-nari-vadana-kamalasvada-madhupaha
rama-shambhu-brahmamara-pati-ganesharcita-pado
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
“Sometimes in great happiness Lord Jagannatha, with His flute, makes a loud concert in the groves on the banks of the Yamuna. He is like a bumblebee who tastes the beautiful lotus-like faces of the cowherd damsels of Vraja, and His lotus feet are worshiped by great personalities such as Lakshmi, Shiva, Brahma, Indra and Ganesha. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision.”
bhuje savye venum Shirasi Shikhi-puccham katitate
dukulam netrante sahacara-kataksham vidadhate
sada shrimad-vrindavana-vasati-lila-paricayo
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
“In His left hand Lord Jagannatha holds a flute. On His head He wears the feathers of peacocks and on His hips He wears fine yellow silken cloth. Out of the corners of His eyes He bestows sidelong glances upon His loving devotees and He always reveals Himself through His pastimes in His divine abode of Vrindavana. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision.”
mahambhodhes tire kanaka-rucire nila-shikhare
vasan prasadantah sahaja-balabhadrena balina
subhadra-madhya-sthah sakala-sura-sevavasara-do
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
“Residing on the shore of the great ocean, within a large palace situated upon the crest of the brilliant, golden Nilachala Hill, along with His powerful brother Balabhadra, and in the middle of Them His sister Subhadra, Lord Jagannatha bestows the opportunity for devotional service upon all godly souls. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision.”
kripa-paravarah sajala-jalada-shreni-ruciro
rama-vani-ramah sphurad-amala-punkeruha-makhaha
surendrair aradhyah shruti-gana-shikha-gita-charito
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
“Lord Jagannatha is an ocean of mercy and He is beautiful like a row of blackish rain clouds. He is the storehouse of bliss for Lakshmi and Sarasvati, and His face is like a spotless full-blown lotus. He is worshiped by the best of demigods and sages, and His glories are sung by the Upanishads. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision.”
ratharudho gacchan pathi milita-bhudeva-patalaih
stuti-pradurbhavam prati-padam upakarnya sadayaha
daya-sindhur bandhuh sakala-jagatam sindhu-sutaya
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
“When Lord Jagannatha is on His Ratha-yatra cart and is moving along the road, at every step there is a loud presentation of prayers and songs chanted by large assemblies of brahmanas. Hearing their hymns Lord Jagannatha is very favorably disposed towards them. He is the ocean of mercy and the true friend of all the worlds. May that Jagannatha Svami, along with His consort Lakshmi, who was born from the ocean of nectar, be the object of my vision.”
para-brahmapidah kuvalaya-dalotphulla-nayano
nivasi niladrau nihita-carano ‘nanta-shirasi
rasanando radha-sarasa-vapur-alingana-sukho
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
“He is the ornament of the head of Lord Brahma and His eyes are like the full-blown petals of the lotus. He resides on the Nilachala Hill, and His lotus feet are placed on the heads of Anantadeva. Lord Jagannatha is overwhelmed by the mellows of love and He becomes joyful in the embracing of the body of Srimati Radharani, which is like a cool pond. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision.”
na vai yace rajyam na cha kanaka-manikya-vibhavam
na yace 'ham ramyam sakala-jana-kamyam vara-vadhum
sada kale kale pramatha-patina gita-charito
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
“I do not pray for a kingdom, nor for gold, rubies and wealth. I do not ask for an excellent and beautiful wife as desired by all men. I simply pray that Jagannatha Svami, whose glories are always sung by Lord Shiva, be the constant object of my vision.”
hara tvam samsaram drutataram asaram sura-pate
hara tvam papanam vitatim aparam yadava-pate
aho dine 'nathe nihita-charano nishcitam idam
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
“O Lord of the demigods, please quickly remove this useless material existence I am undergoing. O Lord of the Yadus, please destroy this vast ocean of sins which has no shore. Alas, this is certain that Lord Jagannatha’s lotus feet are bestowed upon those who feel themselves fallen and have no shelter in this world but Him. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision.”
Jay Gurudev!!
Lord Narasimha was the 4th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. On Narasimha Jayanti, Lord Vishnu appeared in the form of Narasimha, a half lion and half man, to kill Demon Hiranyakashipu. For those fasting today, the process is similar to Ekadashi fasting. Puja is performed just before sunset today. Read the complete story of Lord Narasimha below!
During the Satya Yuga, Sage Kashyap and his wife Diti had two sons: Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakasipu. Hiranyaksha troubled the humans and the Devas alike. Unable to take it any more, the humans and Devas alike prayed to Lord Vishnu to protect them. Lord Vishnu incarnated as his 3rd avatar, the boar Varaha to protect the humans and the Devas and killed Hiranyaksha. After this death, his brother Hiranyakasipu, furious with the humans and the Devas, lead his army of asuras to attack them. However the Devas fought Hiranyakasipu and his men. Hiranyakasipu came to know that every time, Lord Vishnu helped the Devas to fight him back. “If I am beat that Dark Lord, I need to have a boon to protect myself. Every time I attack the Devas or the humans, Vishnu thinks up of something to thwart my plans… I need to make myself powerful.” With that one thought in his mind, Hiranyakasipu set out for the wilderness. “I will pray to Lord Brahma. He is the Creator God. If I pray long enough, Lord Brahma may even grant me immortality.” Hiranyakasipu started his meditation and soon forgot all about himself and his kingdom. Meanwhile Lord Indra the King of the Devas came to know that Hiranyakasipu was not leading his men. Realising that if he acted now, he would be able to destroy the Asuras such that they would never be able to attack him again. Thinking so, Indra along with other Devas attacked the kingdom of the Asuras. Just as Lord Indra had expected, without Hiranyakasipu, the Asuras were no match for him. The Asuras lost the war. Lord Indra drove away most of the Asuras. After destroying Hiranyakasipu’s capital, Lord Indra marched into Hiranyakasipu’s palace. There he found Hiranyakasipu’s wife, Kayadhu. Thinking he could take her captive as a hostage in preparation for Hiranyakasipu’s return, Sage Narada appeared before Indra yelling “STOP! What are you doing?” Bowing he replied, “Sir, I have attacked the Asuras. Without Hiranyakasipu to lead them, I felt that this was the right time to destroy the threat of the Asuras.” “Where does this woman come into this?” Sage Narada said angrily, “Did she fight you? It does not look like she raised any weapons against you, then why are you hurting her?” Indra looked back at the Sage, “Sir, if Hirayakasipu attacks us later, I can use her as a hostage…” Sage Narada if possible looked even more angrily at Indra, “Fool! Just to win your battle, you will hurt another man’s wife, who has done no harm to you…” Narada pointed a trembling finger at Kayadu, “She is pure and innocent…Taking her prisoner would be a great sin!” Indra looked at the angry sage and realised that he had no choice other than to let Kayadu go. Indra nodded at his men an they vanished from there leaving Kayadu. Sage Narada helped the trembling Kayadu, “My daughter! Are you all right?” Kayadu looked shaken for a few minutes. She bowed at him, “Thank you sir! Thank you for saving my life. I may be Hiranyakasipu’s wife sir, but he is the only man I have ever loved, if Indra had taken me, I would have killed him and myself…” She said angrily. Sage Narada held up his hands, “Peace my child, I know you are carrying a child. Such anger is not good either for you or the child.” Looking around at her destroyed home, she looked up, “Great Sage! I have a request for you.” She said looking at Sage Narada. “I will look after you as your own daughter… Would you please take me to your hermitage? I have nowhere else to go.” Kayadu accompanied Sage Narada to his home and there Kayadu looked after the Sage well. Sage Narada found Kayadu to be extremely intelligent and with a quick grasp. In the evenings, Sage Narada would relax and tell Kayadu stories of Lord Vishnu. Hearing all this, Kayadu developed a profound sense of attachment towards Lord Vishnu. In her womb, the young unborn baby also heard these stories and also loved Lord Vishnu. The time passed happily there.
Lord Brahma and the other Devas were meanwhile having a very big problem. The air of the heavens were becoming hotter and hotter and the Devas were finding it difficult to breathe. Wondering what had happened, the Devas searched that found that Hiranyakasipu’s penance was becoming so powerful that the air of the heavens was burning up. Unable to take it anymore, the Devas ran to Lord Brahma. Lord Brahma agreed to meet Hiranyakasipu and went to earth to meet the Asura. What he saw there stumped Lord Brahma. Hiranyakasipu was so deep in his prayer that creepers had grown on him. Lord Brahma was touched with the devotion of Hiranyakasipu. He took some water from his Kamandalam and threw it on Hiranyakasipu. Slowly Hiranyakasipu got up from his trance. When the water fell on Hiranyakasipu, he emerged from the creepers new and fresh. He looked at the God of Creation and bowed, “My Lord!” Lord Brahma looked at Hiranyakasipu touched, “Arise son! Your penance is unparalleled! You can have any boon you wish!” Hiranyakasipu bowed and said, “My Lord! I wish to be immortal…” Lord Brahma looked unhappy as he shook his head, “Son, all who are born have to die. I cannot change the laws of nature. Please ask for something else.” Hiranyakasipu thought fast and again bowed to Lord Brahma. “Lord I wish that I cannot be killed by any man, God or animal or any other creature created by you. Nobody should be able to kill me at day or night, in heavens or in earth, in the day or the night, either inside the house or outside the house, or with any weapons.” When Lord Brahma heard this he stayed still for some time. He knew that granting this boon was not good, but he had to grant whatever was asked of him. Hiranyaksipu’s penance had been very powerful. “So be it Hiranyakasipu! Your wish has been granted.” Saying thus Lord Brahma vanished from there. Hiranyakasipu overjoyed with the boon ran back to his kingdom.
He was hurt to see that most of them were destroyed by the attack of Indra. “I will wreck revenge on Indra for this..” Armed with the boon, Hiranyakasipu attacked Indra. Indra had no chance. The Devas were driven out of Devaloka. Hiranyakasipu became the ruler of the Heavens. Hiranyakasipu found Kayadu and brought back his wife home. Despite Kayadu asking Hiranyakasipu to change his ways, Hiranyakasipu tormented the humans and the Devas alike, but no one was able to raise a voice against him. It was at this time that Kayadu gave birth to a fine young baby boy– he was named Prahlad.
As Prahlad was growing up, Hiranyakasipu became more and more powerful and he started committing more and more atrocities. However Prahlad was quiet different from his father. Unlike his father Prahlad was a strong devotee of Lord Vishnu and could never hurt another living being. While everyone was scared of Hiranyakasipu, all the people loved Prahlad. Hiranyakasipu once asked Prahlad to come and sit on his lap. He lovingly stroked Prahlad’s hair, “Son! What a fine son you are! Tell me son, how are thing going in your school?” Prahlad looked at his father lovingly, “I have learnt that Vishnu – the Dark Lord is the Ruler of the Three worlds and that if we are devoted to him, he will always be there for us…” Hiranyakasipu got angry, but with great difficulty curbed his shock. He nodded his head and sent for the boy’s teacher. He yelled, “What are you teaching your students? THIS…Lord Vishnu? WHY ARE YOU TEACHING YOUR STUDENTS ABOUT LORD VISHNU?” The Guru quailed with fear. He stammered, ‘L..Lord…Lord…I did not teach him these things!” Hiranyakasipu shook his head furiously, 'Watch over the child! Someone is teaching him these useless things.”
At the school, the Guru taught Prahlad about how Hiranyakasipu was the Lord of the three worlds and how he was to be worshipped. However, Prahlad was distracted when he heard this. He shook his head, “No sir! This is not right! Lord Vishnu is the Lord of the three worlds. The whole universe exists because of him.” The guru dragged Prahlad back to his father’s palace. “Sir! I have tried everything. The boy keeps on repeating this and that of Lord Vishnu.” Hiranyakasipu got more and more furious as he heard this. Anger blinded him. “My Lord Vishnu is everywhere.” chirped Prahlad. “He is even deep within you, father!” Hiranyakasipu could not control himself. “YOU SAY YOUR VISHNU IS EVERYWHERE?” He yelled, “Where is your Vishnu now? Is he here, behind this tree, is he here in this setting sun, is he inside my palace? IS HE IN THIS PILLAR?” Hiranyakasipu yelled loudly. Prahald looked at his father straight in the eye, “Yes father! Lord Vishnu is everywhere…” Enraged Hiranyakasipu kicked the pillar and said angrily, “THEN WHERE IS HE?”
Hiranyakasipu stopped, stunned as he saw the pillar shatter and from within it emerged a ferocious being, a half man-half lion. He shook his head unable to believe himself, when the being bellowed loudly, “I am Narasimha, the avatar of Narayana, and I have come here to kill you!” Narasimha advanced with glowing eyes. Before Hiranyakasipu could escape, Narasimha caught him with his clawed fingers, in a vice-like grip. Hiranyakasipu struggled against it, but it was of no use. Narasimha took Hiranyakasipu and dragged him to the threshold of the door (neither inside nor outside the house) and placed him on his lap (neither sky nor the earth) and there killed Hiranyakasipu with his claws [without weapons], at twilight (neither day nor night). After killing Hiranyakasipu, Narasimha let out a loud roar and sat on Hiranyakasipu’s throne. All the Asuras had escaped from there seeing the ferocious beast. Even the Devas were afraid to go near Narasimha. However unafraid, Prahlad went forward. There was nothing but love in his eyes. “My Lord! You have come to protect me! I knew you would come.” Looking at the face of Prahlad, Narasimha smiled, “Yes son! For you I have come!” Prahlad looked at his father’s body and looked at Narasimha, “Do not worry son! You do not know his story! He is my doorkeeper, Vijaya. He was born here because of a curse. After three more births he will attain his place back in Vaikunta, do not worry about him.” Prahlad nodded his head, “I want nothing more, my Lord!” Narasimha shook his head, “No son! You are meant to rule your people. You will come to Vaikunta after you have completed your work on earth as your people’s ruler.” Thus Prahlad became the benevolent ruler of the Asuras, who prospered during his reign and gave up their old cruel ways.
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