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| Swans "Digging into" the Lotus Flower? |
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Bg 8.2 Original Version
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| Now the
word prayana-kale in this verse is very significant because whatever we do
in life will be tested at the time of death. Arjuna fears that at the
time of death, those who are in Krsna consciousness will forget the Supreme
Lord beause at such a time bodily functions are disrupted,
and the mind may be in a panic-stricken state. Therefore Maharaja
Kulasekhara, a great devotee, prays, "My dear Lord, may I die immediately
now that I'm healthy so that the swan
of my mind may enter into the stem of Thy lotus
feet." The metaphor is used because the swan often takes pleasure in
entering the stem of the lotus flower--similarly, the mind of the pure
devotee is drawn to the lotus feet of the Lord. Maharaja Kulasekhara fears
that at the moment of death his throat will be so choked
up that he will not be able to chant the holy names, so it is better
to "die immediately. Arjuna questions how one's
mind can remain fixed on Krsna's lotus feet at such
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| Now the
word prayana-kale in this verse is very significant because whatever we do
in life will be tested at the time of death. Arjuna
is very anxious
to know of those who are constantly engaged in Krsna consciousness. What
should be their position at that final moment? At the time of death all
the bodily functions are disrupted, and the mind
is not in
a proper condition. Thus disturbed by the bodily situation, one may not be
able to remember the Supreme Lord. Maharaja Kulasekhara, a
great devotee, prays, "My dear Lord
just
now I
am
quite
healthy,
and it is better that I die immediately so that the swan of
my mind
can seek
entrance at the stem of
Your
lotus feet." The metaphor is used because the
swan, a bird of
the water, often takes pleasure in
digging into the
lotus flowers; its sporting proclivity is to enter the lotus flower. Maharaja
Kulasekhara says to the Lord, "Now my mind is undisturbed, and I am quite
healthy. If I die immediately, thinking of Your lotus feet, then I am sure
that my performance of Your devotional service will become perfect. But if
I have to wait for my natural death, then I do not know what will happen,
because at that time the bodily functions will be disrupted,
my throat will be choked
up,
and I do
not know whether I shall be able to chant Your name. Better let me die
immediately." Arjuna questions how
a person can fix
his mind on Krsna's lotus feet at such
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Bg 10.31 Original Version
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| Of all the
aquatics the shark is one of the biggest and is certainly the most dangerous
to man. Thus the shark represents Krsna. And of rivers, the greatest
in India is the Mother Ganges. Lord Ramacandra, of the Ramayana, an incarnation
of Krsna, is the mightest of warriors. |
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| Of all the
aquatics the shark is one of the biggest and is certainly the most dangerous
to man. Thus the shark represents Krsna. |
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| Brahma has 4, 8, 16, 32, etc heads? |
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Bg 10.33 Original Version
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| Among the creators and living entities, Brahma is the
chief. The various Brahma's exhibit four, eight, sixteen, etc., heads
accordingly, and they are the chief creators in their respective universes.
The Brahmas are representatives of Krsna. |
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Among the living
entities who are creators, Brahma, who has four heads, is the chief. Therefore
he is a representative of the Supreme Lord, Krsna. |
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