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Lord Krsna is lovingly inclined to all humans
As Brahmanyadeva, He is especially worshiped by all brahmanas
But one who surrenders fully to Lord Krsna
Automatically attains the position of a brahmana !
As Brahmanyadeva, He is especially worshiped by all brahmanas
But one who surrenders fully to Lord Krsna
Automatically attains the position of a brahmana !
Krsna and Sudama, two friends of old
A king and a pauper – differences untold !
A king and a pauper – differences untold !
When Lord Krsna heard of Sudama ‘s arrival at His gate
He rushed out barefeet, in great haste
Krsna seated Sudama on His golden throne
Washed his feet and pampered them as His own
Fed him fruits, food and drinks of every taste
And applied on his forehead cool sandalwood paste
Krsna made Sudama recline on His bed
The very same He’d laid Rukmini on, when They’d wed
Krsna treated Sudama like His own brother
And chatted with him of their youth spent together
Maharani Rukmini, Lord Krsna ‘s first queen
The original Lakshmi, most beautiful and serene
Fanned Sudama with the camara whisk, with gentle grace
Careful that the fronds did not touch his tired face
While the friends chatted fast and furious
Of Sudama ’s present for Him, Krsna was curious
Sudama went silent, he was shy and hesitant
To hand over his little bundle, he seemed reluctant
The Lord knew that Sudama was living in poverty unending…
His bones were visible and his clothes needed mending
Sudama had evidently not eaten well in an age
Yet his visage did not betray any greed or rage
He rushed out barefeet, in great haste
Krsna seated Sudama on His golden throne
Washed his feet and pampered them as His own
Fed him fruits, food and drinks of every taste
And applied on his forehead cool sandalwood paste
Krsna made Sudama recline on His bed
The very same He’d laid Rukmini on, when They’d wed
Krsna treated Sudama like His own brother
And chatted with him of their youth spent together
Maharani Rukmini, Lord Krsna ‘s first queen
The original Lakshmi, most beautiful and serene
Fanned Sudama with the camara whisk, with gentle grace
Careful that the fronds did not touch his tired face
While the friends chatted fast and furious
Of Sudama ’s present for Him, Krsna was curious
Sudama went silent, he was shy and hesitant
To hand over his little bundle, he seemed reluctant
The Lord knew that Sudama was living in poverty unending…
His bones were visible and his clothes needed mending
Sudama had evidently not eaten well in an age
Yet his visage did not betray any greed or rage
Krsna knew that Sudama was ashamed to offer Him paltry chipped rice
But Krsna insisted and demanded His price
The Lord snatched the bundle and ate a handful of provision
He nodded His delight and stated with full conviction
The Lord snatched the bundle and ate a handful of provision
He nodded His delight and stated with full conviction
“Know that this handful of chipped rice brought with so much adoration
Will not only satisfy Me personally, but will also the entire creation !”
This would ensure mother Lakshmi’s obligation to Sudama life after life
And make him opulent and so live without strife !
Sudama was glad to see the Lord in His palace
And drank in Krsna ‘s kindness and beautiful face
Though an army of servants cater to Krsna and Rukmini eternally
Their Supreme Lordships took pleasure in serving Sudama personally
Sudama thought that to the Vaikuntha planet he had reached….
How could he have forgotten what the wise sages preached ?
The presence of Lakshmi and Narayan in any place
Makes it Vaikuntha, with every blessing and grace !
Though Sudama ’s wife had sent him to ask the Lord for some money
Sudama left for home early next morning, without asking for any !
He was merged in transcendental bliss thinking of the Lord’s dealings
And was very happy to have met the Lord and exchanged loving feelings
Sudama thought that the Lord had been very considerate and kind to him
By withholding money, the Lord had ensured that Sudama never forgot Him
We mortals are so selfish, forgetful and ungrateful
When we have money, we tend to forget the Lord and become sinful !
Sudama saw a new palace, instead of his house of old
Which was made of marble, precious stones and gold
His home had been transformed into a palace to rival the best
And it had all happened while he was Krsna ’s guest !
His wife, who had always been in tattered clothes, now was a sight to behold
Resplendent and beautiful, clad in silks and gold
There were multitudes of servants in fine clothes and precious adornments
On various household duties, to attend to Sudama’s needs and enjoyments
Sudama realized Who was responsible for this sudden affluence
And was grateful to Lord Krsna for His kindness and beneficence
He acquiesced in his new position in a spirit of renunciation
As he saw this opulence as a gift from the Lord, in His compassion
In this way Sudama lived peacefully with his wife
Freed from material longings, indulgence and strife
Enjoying all the facilities of opulence as prasadam of the Lord
And using it only for the service and glorification of the Lord
This is a manifestation of the Lord’s causeless mercy on His devotee
Even a morsel of chipped rice offered with great love and piety
Is highly appreciated by the Lord and ensures the devotee
Life after life, with endless opulence, peace, and prosperity
Just as watering the roots of a plant supplies the whole plant with nutrition
Any service offered to Krsna is distributed throughout creation
Since the Lord is the root of the cosmos and all material features
Love for Lord Krsna gets distributed to all living creatures
Whatever opulence we possess is a gift from the Lord, due to His benevolence
And should be used in His service and glorification, not sense indulgence
Sudama was glad to see the Lord in His palace
And drank in Krsna ‘s kindness and beautiful face
Though an army of servants cater to Krsna and Rukmini eternally
Their Supreme Lordships took pleasure in serving Sudama personally
Sudama thought that to the Vaikuntha planet he had reached….
How could he have forgotten what the wise sages preached ?
The presence of Lakshmi and Narayan in any place
Makes it Vaikuntha, with every blessing and grace !
Though Sudama ’s wife had sent him to ask the Lord for some money
Sudama left for home early next morning, without asking for any !
He was merged in transcendental bliss thinking of the Lord’s dealings
And was very happy to have met the Lord and exchanged loving feelings
Sudama thought that the Lord had been very considerate and kind to him
By withholding money, the Lord had ensured that Sudama never forgot Him
We mortals are so selfish, forgetful and ungrateful
When we have money, we tend to forget the Lord and become sinful !
Sudama saw a new palace, instead of his house of old
Which was made of marble, precious stones and gold
His home had been transformed into a palace to rival the best
And it had all happened while he was Krsna ’s guest !
His wife, who had always been in tattered clothes, now was a sight to behold
Resplendent and beautiful, clad in silks and gold
There were multitudes of servants in fine clothes and precious adornments
On various household duties, to attend to Sudama’s needs and enjoyments
Sudama realized Who was responsible for this sudden affluence
And was grateful to Lord Krsna for His kindness and beneficence
He acquiesced in his new position in a spirit of renunciation
As he saw this opulence as a gift from the Lord, in His compassion
In this way Sudama lived peacefully with his wife
Freed from material longings, indulgence and strife
Enjoying all the facilities of opulence as prasadam of the Lord
And using it only for the service and glorification of the Lord
This is a manifestation of the Lord’s causeless mercy on His devotee
Even a morsel of chipped rice offered with great love and piety
Is highly appreciated by the Lord and ensures the devotee
Life after life, with endless opulence, peace, and prosperity
Just as watering the roots of a plant supplies the whole plant with nutrition
Any service offered to Krsna is distributed throughout creation
Since the Lord is the root of the cosmos and all material features
Love for Lord Krsna gets distributed to all living creatures
Whatever opulence we possess is a gift from the Lord, due to His benevolence
And should be used in His service and glorification, not sense indulgence
If used for our sense enjoyment, it will cause our abasement
But when used in the service of the Lord, will cause advancement
Lord Krsna is Achyuta, The Unconquerable, and always in masterful predomination
He nevertheless agrees to be conquered by His devotee, in meek subjugation
Even if you are His imperfect servant, Krsna will be the perfect master ever found
Who discharges all His obligations in full, unlike mortal masters who are not so duty bound !
The perfection of human life is to be a great devotee like Sudama
But when used in the service of the Lord, will cause advancement
Lord Krsna is Achyuta, The Unconquerable, and always in masterful predomination
He nevertheless agrees to be conquered by His devotee, in meek subjugation
Even if you are His imperfect servant, Krsna will be the perfect master ever found
Who discharges all His obligations in full, unlike mortal masters who are not so duty bound !
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 ‘ s hand
The Lord Himself will make sure that He never lets go of your hand !
Once you reach out for and take Lord Krsna ‘ s hand
The Lord Himself will make sure that He never lets go of your hand !
- Gautam Saha.
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