Srimad Bhagavatha Mahatmyam - Elixir or Essence of all Vedas, Puranas and Upanishads - CH-1.10.8.-Udith Chaithanyaji

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17/12/2017

8. Bhakti’s Questions to Narada and His Answers :-

Bhakti wanted Narada to explain to her why King Parikshit did not destroy the sinful Kali  (the evil traits in human mind)? Kali was responsible for pushing people to indulge in sinful activities. She asked Narada why King Parikshit neglected Kali instead of destroying him. She wondered why even the most merciful sages were tolerating this unrighteous Kali.

Narada started explaining to Bhakti to clear all her doubts and concerns. He said that from the day Lord Krishna, who is the Self and Father of every mind discarded his physical body when he was 125 years old, Kali or selfishness (selfish minded people) set foot again on this Earth. He started destroying good people to achieve his selfish motives.

When King Parikshit was traveling all over the Earth, to see the life of his people, he could see the presence of Kali. The King became aware of the evil nature of Kali and was about to kill him. Then Kali put on a piteous face, pretending to be sorry (covering the crooked mind) and fell at his feet. Since it was against the Dharma of the kings of Bharatha to kill one who came asking for shelter and protection, Parikshit spared the evil Kali. Our kings were noble rulers who had care for all and never expressed intolerance like invader kings from other faiths.

This shows the divine culture of our country. Great people show compassion even to wicked people and give them opportunities to improve. Bhagavatham narrates so many such stories of various aspects of human mind.

NEXT : 9. This chapter gives us important messages regarding true devotion :-

To be continued ...

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