{"id":9420,"date":"2011-03-23T08:23:56","date_gmt":"2011-03-23T07:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/?p=9420"},"modified":"2011-03-23T08:23:56","modified_gmt":"2011-03-23T07:23:56","slug":"some-poems-on-lord-krishna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/?p=9420","title":{"rendered":"Some poems on Lord Krishna"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Gautam Saha: LORD KRISHNA \u2013 THE BUTTER THIEF <\/p>\n<p>From an early age, Lord Krishna stole butter<br \/>\nIn Gokul, he always did create a flutter<br \/>\nHe broke earthen pots with a flourish<br \/>\nFor the Lord, there was no need of cup or dish<\/p>\n<p>The village of Gokul was surrounded by meadows<br \/>\nAround Mount Govardhan and its shadows<br \/>\nThe Yamuna swept past in slow undulation<br \/>\nThe pastures green with verdant vegetation   <\/p>\n<p>The cows and calves frolicked all day with Lord Krishna,<br \/>\nTheir friends, the gopals, the gopis, and Lord Balarama<br \/>\nThe cows of Gokul gave forth milk in plenty<br \/>\nFor all the folks, there was peace and prosperity<\/p>\n<p>The gopis and damsels of Gokul<br \/>\nAlways had their pots full<br \/>\nOf milk and curds and cream<br \/>\nLike an idyll, as in a dream <\/p>\n<p>While walking along, the gopis looked here and there<br \/>\nTo see if the Lord was hiding nearby anywhere<br \/>\nLord Krishna used a sling shot<br \/>\nTo make a hit on the selected pot <\/p>\n<p>The pot shattered to the ground<br \/>\nThe butter thief and His friends collected around<br \/>\nWhile the gopis fled from the spot<br \/>\nIn case Lord Krishna took another potshot <\/p>\n<p>Why were the gopis\u2019 pots always full ?<br \/>\nWhy this bounty so benign and plentiful ?<br \/>\nWhy were the children so happy and pleased ?<br \/>\nWhy were the folks so carefree and satisfied ?<\/p>\n<p>Why was the breeze so laden with scent ?<br \/>\nWhy were the clouds so lazy and indolent ?<br \/>\nWhy did the dawn bring its promise with rosy light ?<br \/>\nTo bring forth another day, so sublime and bright ?<\/p>\n<p>Why were the cows and calves so happy ?<br \/>\nWhy were the gopals and gopis so carefree ?<br \/>\nWhy this eager anticipation of another day ?<br \/>\nThe simple rustic life, full of joy and play ?<\/p>\n<p>Lord Krishna shared the spoils with his allies<br \/>\nWith the gopals, the gopis and the monkeys<br \/>\nWhilst Lord Balarama complained to mother Yashoda<br \/>\nOf the Lord\u2019s mischief he fully briefed mother Yashoda <\/p>\n<p>The gopis also brought in their grouse<br \/>\nOf broken pots and stolen cream in their house<br \/>\nThey assembled and derided the Lord Krishna<br \/>\nFully supported and corroborated by Lord Balarama <\/p>\n<p>On hearing their complaints, mother Yashoda duly recognized<br \/>\nShe was certain, the Lord had to be suitably chastised<br \/>\nShe proceeded to make amends for His naughty impudence<br \/>\nWith fearful eyes the Lord pleaded His innocence <\/p>\n<p>Mother Yashoda brought in a rope<br \/>\nTo tie Him up was her simple hope<br \/>\nShe tried rope after rope, sweaty and diligent<br \/>\nBut the rope was ever short, somewhat deficient <\/p>\n<p>Mother Yashoda just could not tie up the Lord with the ropes<br \/>\nEach and every one was too short, till she gave up all hopes<br \/>\nAt long last, the Lord took mercy on Yashoda, His fond mother<br \/>\nThe ropes fell into place and mother Yashoda was saved from further bother     <\/p>\n<p>Whatever we get from the Lord is by His mercy only<br \/>\nNot from our toils, our cleverness, or dexterity<br \/>\nThe Lord gives to us what we deserve<br \/>\nEverything else He keeps in reserve<\/p>\n<p>He knows what is best for us as He is the eternal father<br \/>\nOf all living entities the only sincere well wisher<br \/>\nThe Lord of all worlds and material features<br \/>\nThe friend and benefactor of all creatures <\/p>\n<p>The Lord is a friend to all living entities<br \/>\nHe showers goodwill and many mercies<br \/>\nThis bodily connection, and kith and kin, are only temporal<br \/>\nOur relationship and journey with Lord Krishna is eternal<\/p>\n<p>The Lord descended to earth to give us pleasure<br \/>\nNot wealth, but His love, is the real treasure<br \/>\nThat is the lesson we learn from Gokul and Brindavan<br \/>\nThe eternal playful pastimes of the Lord of Govardhan !  <\/p>\n<p>GAUTAM SAHA<\/p>\n<p>LORD KRISHNA AS GIRIDHAR<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>\nThe inhabitants of Gokul and Brindavan<\/p>\n<p>Were thankful to the gods in heaven<\/p>\n<p>They had had a good harvest<\/p>\n<p>And felt that they were very well blessed<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>\nThey were thankful to Indra for his bounty<\/p>\n<p>For sending them rain in plenty<\/p>\n<p>They prepared lots of delicious treats\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Puris, kachoris, malpoas and other sweets<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>They made everything ready in heaps<\/p>\n<p>Indra thought that the offerings were his for keeps<\/p>\n<p>Indra waited in great anticipation<\/p>\n<p>Of the treat, with pleasureable expectation\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But the young lad Krishna asked to be heard<\/p>\n<p>His foster father, the chieftain Nandmaharaj paused\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Krishna said, &#8220;why to Indra ? what has he done ?<\/p>\n<p>Why not to the real giver, mount Govardhan ?<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It is Govardhan that gives us green grass for grazing<\/p>\n<p>It is Govardhan that gives us verdant fields for cultivating<\/p>\n<p>It is Govardhan that is worthy of our gratitude<\/p>\n<p>It is Govardhan to whom we must pay tribute<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We must offer all this tasty food to our rightful friend<\/p>\n<p>Before it is too late, we must make amend&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The simple folks of Gokul hesitated and paused<\/p>\n<p>Krishna spoke the truth, they averred<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To Govardhan then all this food was offered\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Instead of to Indra, as the villagers had originally planned<\/p>\n<p>Lord Indra, king of heaven, was flabbergasted<\/p>\n<p>What cheek, what impudence, he raved and ranted !<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Who was that boy Krishna, who asked the villagers to defy the devtas ?<\/p>\n<p>How dare the simple villagers defy the power of the king of devtas ?<\/p>\n<p>At the instigation of that mere ordinary mortal Krishna,<\/p>\n<p>They dared to defy the wrath of the most powerful devta, Indra !<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Why did they listen to that impudent and talkative stripling ?<\/p>\n<p>What right did the villagers have to divert his rightful offering ?<\/p>\n<p>The villagers must pay for this insolence<\/p>\n<p>King Indra will punish them for their impertinence<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>He sent forth torrents of rain, thunder and lightning, in great anger<\/p>\n<p>The villagers of Gokul were besieged and in mortal danger<\/p>\n<p>They ran helter skelter, as the torrents gushed from a height<\/p>\n<p>The cows and calves were frightened and bellowed with fright\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Krishna the young lad, Krishna the chit of a cowherd<\/p>\n<p>Then lifted the massive Mount Govardhan above His head<\/p>\n<p>With the little finger of His left hand, in classical pose<\/p>\n<p>Of His supreme nature, He gave Indra a telling dose\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The simple villagers flocked under Govardhan for sanctum<\/p>\n<p>From Indras belligerence they reached safe asylum<\/p>\n<p>Indra was astonished, but his ignorance persisted alright<\/p>\n<p>For seven days he made the clouds pour forth with full might\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Lord simply smiled while the deluge went on and on<\/p>\n<p>For seven days without end, until the clouds went into oblivion<\/p>\n<p>While the inhabitants of Brindavan received food and succour\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Were comforted, warmed and fed by the Lord by His mystic power !<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When the deluge stopped, the land became dry again<\/p>\n<p>And the inhabitants of Brindavan could venture out again<\/p>\n<p>They resumed their lives with safety and security<\/p>\n<p>Overseen, as it were, as the Lords personal responsibility\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Thus Indra learned his lesson of misplaced pride and feelings<\/p>\n<p>And demonic lust that shows the ignorance of imperfect beings<\/p>\n<p>He duly repented for his mistake, and fell at the Lords lotus feet<\/p>\n<p>And begged forgiveness for his ignorance and misplaced conceit<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Indra then praised the Lord for showing him his place without harming him<\/p>\n<p>And for guiding the inhabitants of Brindavan to see the truth supreme<\/p>\n<p>And for being the one and only cosmic controller<\/p>\n<p>Of the entire creation, the Supreme Lord and master !\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Lord Krishna, most merciful, performs His pastimes\u00a0for our own sattvik pleasure<\/p>\n<p>The inhabitants of Brindavan acknowledged\u00a0\u00a0the Lord as their own dear treasure<\/p>\n<p>Worthy of love, affection, veneration and full devotional service<\/p>\n<p>As is our natural constitutional position, all we have is only His !<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Gautam\u00a0Saha<\/p>\n<p>THE OPULENCE OF LORD KRISHNA <\/p>\n<p>Lord Krishna, undisputed master of the universe<br \/>\nIs the reservoir of all conceivable opulence<br \/>\n\u201cSachidanand Vigraha\u201d is the title which is rightfully His<br \/>\nWhich means \u201ceternally full of knowledge and bliss\u201d<\/p>\n<p>His beauty is beyond compare in the entire creation<br \/>\nHis appearance and His smile is the antidote for this material condition<br \/>\nThe cows, the calves and the deer, snuggle at His feet<br \/>\nNot afraid of He Who provides the universe with heat <\/p>\n<p>The flowers are enchanted and sway in the breeze<br \/>\nThey play merrily with the frolicsome bees<br \/>\nThe twigs and the leaves rustle softly in the gentle wind<br \/>\nAll reminding us of the Lord in spite of the material grind  <\/p>\n<p>The existence of a rose and its ethereal beauty<br \/>\nIs not a condition of life, nor of necessity<br \/>\nBut an extra, a reminder of a divine presence<br \/>\nNiranjana has infinite goodness and sublime benevolence<\/p>\n<p>As Gopinath, He is the Lord of all the damsels of Brindavan<br \/>\nFor the Gopis, Brindavan is as good as Heaven<br \/>\nWhere they can be and relate with Shyam Sunder<br \/>\nLike children, full of playfulness and whim   <\/p>\n<p>The damsels of Brindavan rejoice in the Lord\u2019s company<br \/>\nThey sing, dance and play music, as an exuberant symphony<br \/>\nForgetting all worldly worries and cares<br \/>\nLeaving behind all anxieties and scares <\/p>\n<p>As Raas Behari, The Lord relates with every living entity<br \/>\nBased on its own personal choice and propensity<br \/>\nHe plays the game in good faith and by your own rules<br \/>\nBe you a genius or a demon, or are aligned with fools<\/p>\n<p>Be you His friend or foe, His brother or sister<br \/>\nHis father or mother, His son or daughter<br \/>\nHe reciprocates fully, manifold, and in full measure<br \/>\nOur relationship with the Lord is life\u2019s real treasure <\/p>\n<p>As Govinda, He gives pleasure to our senses and sensation<br \/>\nHe fills us with spiritual and emotional satisfaction<br \/>\nHe gladdens our hearts with His eternal pastimes<br \/>\nThe Lord\u2019s \u201cleela\u201d transcends all eons and times<\/p>\n<p>All yogis and aspiring yogis try to keep Him in their mind<br \/>\nHe steadies our senses and prevents us from going blind<br \/>\nIn the material happenings of physical nature<br \/>\nWhich tend to divert us from our true spiritual character <\/p>\n<p>As Giridhar, He gave shelter to the hapless villagers of Brindavan<br \/>\nHe effortlessly lifted the mountain of Govardhan<br \/>\nHe took seriously His duty to protect the simple citizens<br \/>\nFrom Indra\u2019s wrath and infuriated vengeance   <\/p>\n<p>In the process, He cured Indra of his belligerence<br \/>\nOf his misplaced pride and conceited insolence<br \/>\nIndra realized who is the supreme controller<br \/>\nWho is the real Lord and master and overseer <\/p>\n<p>As Gopal, the Lord enacts His role as and with the cowherds<br \/>\nBarefoot, innocent, rustic, and speaking simple words<br \/>\nHe protects the gentle and peace loving cows whom He loves and tends<br \/>\nLeads them to green pastures and plays games with his simple friends <\/p>\n<p>He protects his admirers and devotees as His own dear flock<br \/>\nThe demons who intervene receive an appropriate knock<br \/>\nHe kills the demons and miscreants who come in His way<br \/>\nAnd threaten the lives of innocent men and pillage and slay <\/p>\n<p>As Ghanashyam, the Lord is the colour of a rain cloud<br \/>\nAs Sudarshan He stands out, whether alone or in a crowd<br \/>\nMadan Mohan wears a peacock feather in His hair<br \/>\nAnd the yellow garments He dons with a flair <\/p>\n<p>As Nandlal, He is the darling of Nandbaba, the headman<br \/>\nHis foster father, who loves Him dearly, and is also a godly man<br \/>\nAs Devakinandan, Mother Yashoda\u2019s most precious possession<br \/>\nNaughty and playful, yet her own dear son  <\/p>\n<p>His childish mischief they all cherish<br \/>\nThey run to fulfill His every wish<br \/>\nLaddoo Gopal demands sweets and milk and curds and cream<br \/>\nThe inhabitants of Gokul run to satisfy His every small whim  <\/p>\n<p>As Murlidhar, the Lord plays the flute<br \/>\nThe music is timeless and absolute<br \/>\nFloating through the whole creation<br \/>\nFor our spiritual solace and recreation <\/p>\n<p>The Lord expresses His love in sublime ways<br \/>\nFills our lives with peace and idyllic days<br \/>\nHe loves each and every creature<br \/>\nWithout bias, in equal measure  <\/p>\n<p>As Brindavan Natwar, He glides through the sylvan glades<br \/>\nAs the sun rises, traverses, and moves on into evening shades<br \/>\nDancing His way through creation<br \/>\nWith silken steps and sublime motion <\/p>\n<p>As Bankey Behari, He is the Supreme Enjoyer<br \/>\nThe recipient of our love and everything we offer<br \/>\nThis potency of the Lord is most merciful<br \/>\nThis act of acceptance ensures our blessings in full<\/p>\n<p>As Radhanath, He is the Lord and companion of Radharani<br \/>\nWithin the sylvan glades of Brindavan, in Her timeless company<br \/>\nRadharani embodies and represents the energy<br \/>\nof Ramaraman\u2019s infinitely supreme pleasure potency<\/p>\n<p>As Kunj Behari, He is in consort with Radharani<br \/>\nEnjoying the verdant gardens in nature\u2019s symphony<br \/>\nLazy afternoons spent on floating bowers<br \/>\nBedecked with scented and beautiful flowers <\/p>\n<p>As Vallabh, the Lord is friend to every living entity<br \/>\nFull of goodwill and generous propensity<br \/>\nHis love is selfless and for our own good<br \/>\nHis love fills our hearts and is the soul\u2019s food <\/p>\n<p>As Leeladhar, the Lord is the doer of marvellous acts<br \/>\nTranscendental in nature, yet authentic facts<br \/>\nThe Lord\u2019s \u201cleela\u201d is meant for our pleasure<br \/>\nHis protection and love transcends worldly treasure <\/p>\n<p>As Janardhan, the Lord bestows boons with loving care<br \/>\nAs a true father, He is always concerned about our welfare<br \/>\nHe gives us more than what we merit<br \/>\nYet we grumble and deny Him true credit  <\/p>\n<p>As Jagannath and Jagdish, He is Lord of the universe<br \/>\nHis writ runs throughout creation and the cosmos<br \/>\nHe comes out into the street to meet us all<br \/>\nTo ensure that kaliyug does not induce our fall <\/p>\n<p>From Padmanabha\u2019s navel springs a lotus stem<br \/>\nAs Purushottam He is none other than Lord Ram<br \/>\nWho traversed the earth as a normal mortal earthling<br \/>\nExemplary in actions, compassionate to every human being  <\/p>\n<p>The long haired Keshav<br \/>\nOr the highly articulate Madhav<br \/>\nOr Atchyut who is unsurpassable<br \/>\nIs Aparajit, He who is unconquerable <\/p>\n<p>Sarvapalaka provides succour and reciprocates with His devotees and friends<br \/>\nDraupadi pitifully looked for help from the assembly and her husbands<br \/>\nThe evil Kauravas wished to disrobe and dishonour her in the assembly<br \/>\nBut were unable to do so since the Lord shielded and reclothed her fully  <\/p>\n<p>As Ranchhod, the Lord ran away from Mathura calculatedly<br \/>\nSince He did not wish to see its inhabitants harassed repeatedly<br \/>\nBy the frequent raids of the demonic Jarasandh and other miscreants<br \/>\nFor his friends, the Lord was willing to be known as a recreant   <\/p>\n<p>As Parthasarthy, the Lord showed His concern for His devotee and admirer<br \/>\nFor His intimate friend Dhanajaya, Janardana was willing to be a chariot driver<br \/>\nHolding the reins not just of Arjuna\u2019s chariot of destiny<br \/>\nBut making Partha victorious and famous for eternity<\/p>\n<p>As Dwarkadeesh, the Lord lived with sixteen thousand queens,<br \/>\nEach separate palace, a beautiful and distinct residence<br \/>\nLiving separate and unique lives with each loving queen<br \/>\nEven Naradmuni was witness to this amazing scene <\/p>\n<p>Lord Sridhar as Ramakant or Kamalakant<br \/>\nIs also known as Lakshmipati or Lakshmikant<br \/>\nAs the Lord is the husband of the goddess of fortune<br \/>\nWith the Supreme Lord, mother Lakshmi is always in tune <\/p>\n<p>The goddess of fortune resides always in the Lord\u2019s heart<br \/>\nIn every action of the Lord, mother Lakshmi is an inseparable part<br \/>\nWhen a devotee approaches or worships or pleases the Supreme Lord<br \/>\nLakshmi automatically benedicts him from within the heart of the Lord<\/p>\n<p>Lakshmi and Narayan are inseparable<br \/>\nJust as Radha and Krishna are integral<br \/>\nLord Krishna as the original Narayan<br \/>\nPossesses limitless opulence from eternity to oblivion &#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p>Gautam Saha    <\/p>\n<p>Krsna and Sudama &#8211; By Gautam Saha<\/p>\n<p>Lord Krsna  is lovingly inclined to all humans<br \/>\nAs Brahmanyadeva, He is especially worshipped by all brahmanas<br \/>\nBut one who surrenders fully to Lord Krsna<br \/>\nAutomatically attains the position of a brahmana !<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nKrsna  and Sudama, two friends of old<br \/>\nA king and a pauper \u2013 differences untold !<br \/>\nWhen Lord Krsna  heard of Sudama \u2018s arrival at His gate<br \/>\nHe rushed out barefeet, in great haste<\/p>\n<p>Krsna  seated Sudama on His golden throne<br \/>\nWashed his feet and pampered them as His own<br \/>\nFed him fruits, food and drinks of every taste<br \/>\nAnd applied on his forehead cool sandalwood paste<\/p>\n<p>Krsna  made Sudama recline on His bed<br \/>\nThe very same He\u2019d laid Rukmini on, when They\u2019d wed<br \/>\nKrsna  treated Sudama like His own brother<br \/>\nAnd chatted with him of their youth spent together<\/p>\n<p>Maharani Rukmini, Lord Krsna \u2018s first queen<br \/>\nThe original Lakshmi, most beautiful and serene<br \/>\nFanned Sudama with the camara whisk, with gentle grace<br \/>\nCareful that the fronds did not touch his tired face<\/p>\n<p>While the friends chatted fast and furious<br \/>\nOf Sudama \u2019s present for Him, Krsna  was curious<br \/>\nSudama went silent, he was shy and hesitant<br \/>\nTo hand over his little bundle, he seemed reluctant<\/p>\n<p>The Lord knew that Sudama was living in poverty unending\u2026<br \/>\nHis bones were visible and his clothes needed mending<br \/>\nSudama had evidently not eaten well in an age<br \/>\nYet his visage did not betray any greed or rage<\/p>\n<p>Krsna  knew  that Sudama was ashamed to offer Him paltry chipped rice<br \/>\nBut Krsna  insisted and demanded His price<br \/>\nThe Lord snatched the bundle and ate a handful of provision<br \/>\nHe nodded His delight and stated with full conviction<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKnow that this handful of chipped rice brought with so much adoration<br \/>\nWill not only satisfy Me personally, but will also the entire creation !\u201d<br \/>\nThis would ensure mother Lakshmi\u2019s obligation to Sudama life after life<br \/>\nAnd make him opulent and so live without strife !<\/p>\n<p>Sudama was glad to see the Lord in His palace<br \/>\nAnd drank in Krsna \u2018s kindness and beautiful face<br \/>\nThough an army of servants cater to Krsna  and Rukmini eternally<br \/>\nTheir Supreme Lordships took pleasure in serving Sudama personally<\/p>\n<p>Sudama thought that to the Vaikuntha planet he had reached\u2026.<br \/>\nHow could he have forgotten what the wise sages preached ?<br \/>\nThe presence of Lakshmi and Narayan in any place<br \/>\nMakes it Vaikuntha, with every blessing and grace !<\/p>\n<p>Though Sudama \u2019s wife had sent him to ask the Lord for some money<br \/>\nSudama left for home early next morning, without asking for any !<br \/>\nHe was merged in transcendental bliss thinking of the Lord\u2019s dealings<br \/>\nAnd was very happy to have met the Lord and exchanged loving feelings<\/p>\n<p>Sudama thought that the Lord had been very considerate and kind to him<br \/>\nBy withholding money, the Lord had ensured that Sudama never forgot Him<br \/>\nWe mortals are so selfish, forgetful and ungrateful<br \/>\nWhen we have money, we tend to forget the Lord and become sinful !<\/p>\n<p>Sudama saw a new palace, instead of his house of old<br \/>\nWhich was made of marble, precious stones and gold<br \/>\nHis home had been transformed into a palace to rival the best<br \/>\nAnd it had all happened while he was Krsna \u2019s guest !<\/p>\n<p>His wife, who had always been in tattered clothes, now was a sight to behold<br \/>\nResplendent and beautiful, clad in silks and gold<br \/>\nThere were multitudes of servants in fine clothes and precious adornments<br \/>\nOn various household duties, to attend to Sudama\u2019s needs and enjoyments<\/p>\n<p>Sudama realized Who was responsible for this sudden affluence<br \/>\nAnd was grateful to Lord Krsna  for His kindness and beneficence<br \/>\nHe acquiesced in his new position in a spirit of renunciation<br \/>\nAs he saw this opulence as a gift from the Lord, in His compassion<\/p>\n<p>In this way Sudama lived peacefully with his wife<br \/>\nFreed from material longings, indulgence and strife<br \/>\nEnjoying all the facilities of opulence as prasadam of the Lord<br \/>\nAnd using it only for the service and glorification of the Lord <\/p>\n<p>This is a manifestation of the Lord\u2019s causeless mercy on His devotee<br \/>\nEven a morsel of chipped rice offered with great love and piety<br \/>\nIs highly appreciated by the Lord and ensures the devotee<br \/>\nLife after life, with endless opulence, peace, and prosperity<\/p>\n<p>Just as watering the roots of a plant supplies the whole plant with nutrition<br \/>\nAny service offered to Krsna  is distributed throughout creation<br \/>\nSince the Lord is the root of the cosmos and all material features<br \/>\nLove for Lord Krsna  gets distributed to all living creatures<\/p>\n<p>Whatever opulence we possess is a gift from the Lord, due to His benevolence<br \/>\nAnd should be used in His service and glorification, not sense indulgence<br \/>\nIf used for our sense enjoyment, it will cause our abasement<br \/>\nBut when used in the service of the Lord, will cause advancement<\/p>\n<p>Lord Krsna   is Achyuta, The Unconquerable, and always in masterful predomination<br \/>\nHe nevertheless agrees to be conquered by His devotee, in meek subjugation<br \/>\nEven if you are His imperfect servant, Krsna  will be the perfect master ever found<br \/>\nWho discharges all His obligations in full, unlike mortal masters who are not so                                                                                                        dutybound !<\/p>\n<p>The perfection of human life is to be a great devotee like Sudama<br \/>\nWell versed in the authorized scriptures, and a lover of Lord Krsna<br \/>\nOnce you reach out for and take Lord Krsna \u2018 s hand<br \/>\nThe Lord Himself will make sure that He never lets go of your hand !<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nGautam Saha<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gautam Saha: The perfection of human life is to be a great devotee like Sudama  Well versed in the authorized scriptures, and a lover of Lord Krsna   Once you reach out for and take Lord Krsna \u2018 s hand The Lord Himself will make sure that He never lets go of your 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