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You have all assembled
today to hear something about Lord Krishna because today is the Appearance
Day of Lord Krishna. In the Sri Bramha-samhita, in the eighteen Puranas,
in Srimad-Bhagavat, Srimad Bhagavad-gita, and Sri Mahabharat, Krishna is
given as the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Krishna Himself said it in
the Bhagavad-gita. In the Bramha-samhita it is written about Lord Bramha,
who is the creator of the whole universe by the power of Lord Krishna, before
making the creation he prays to Lord Krishna. Through that we can see that
He is the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Krishna appeared more than 5,000 years ago in the material world. We know
by the Scriptures that the Lord Himself appeared with all His associates
and the transcendental abode. In the highest part of Vaikuntha-loka is Krishna's
abode, named Vrindavan. The material manifestation of Vrindavan is in Uttar
Pradesh, India. Krishna came to that abode with His paraphernalia and associates.
In Srimad Bhagavad-gita Krishna said that when there is irreligion of the
jiva soul, when they are doing wrong and making trouble for the devotees,
He cannot tolerate that. Krishna appeared to settle the religious path with
piety; He is making everybody pious, re-establishing religion, and giving
happiness to the hearts of the devotees and sadhus. That happened 5,000
years ago.
We
understand through the Mahabharat that there was the Kuruksetra Battle.
In a very diplomatic way Krishna made some fighting arrangement there. Thousands
of soldiers, big fighters, assembled there to fight, and almost all died.
Finally the power of religious authority was given to Yudhisthir Maharaj.
Before fighting started, there was a discussion between Krishna and Arjuna
700 slokas, which is the Srimad Bhagavad-gita. Arjuna did not want
to fight, thinking, "How will peace come from this fighting?"
Krishna told Arjuna, "If there is no fighting there will be abuse.
The fighting will not stop. I arranged everything to kill them because they
are impious with asura mentalities. I appeared to kill the asuras and impious
people. My wish will be successful." Finally, Krishna said, "Surrender
to Me. That is your religion, then do what I tell you, and you will be successful."
In this way Arjuna got answers to so many questions.
Arjuna also wanted to see the Universal Form, and Krishna showed that to
him. After coming here He uplifted the full consciousness of the jiva souls
by what He preached in the Bhagavad-gita. The whole of India is worshipping
Lord Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and for that they are
observing this day, the Appearance of Lord Krishna.
Krishna appeared from Vasudev and Devaki in the prison house of Kamsa. When
He was born, Krishna showed His four hands, crown and ornaments, etc. He
showed that form to Vasudev and Devaki. Krishna gave them His blessings
and said, "I have become like a mundane child. Take Me out of this
prison house and go to Nanda Maharaj's house. There, a daughter has appeared.
Exchange Me with her and bring the daughter here. Everyone will sleep, and
no one will pay attention." Vasudev kept Krishna in the bed of Yoga
Maya and took Him, returning to Kamsa's afterwards.
You are all fasting to honour Lord Krishna. We pray to Lord Krishna: "We
want Your incarnation to come again in this world." Krishna will bless
you. Chant the Holy Names of the Lord, and you will get super-benefit in
your spiritual life. |