Srimad Bhagavatha Mahatmyam - Elixir or Essence of all Vedas, Puranas and Upanishads - CH-1.10.10.-Udith Chaithanyaji

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01/01/2018

10. What dragged Parikshit into such a misery?

Even as a great man with noble virtues, he could not control his anger and impatience when Sage Shamika did not acknowledge his visit. His ego was hurt and he wanted to return the insult by dropping a dead snake around the Sage’s neck.

Little do we know the outcome of our spontaneous words and actions when we are agitated. So, we must wait a few moments before jumping into hasty decisions that can turn harmful later.

In the case of Parikshit, the inevitable destiny played it’s role.

Death is like a snake which comes creeping towards us day by day. But for Parikshit, it was certain in just seven days. As a wise man, he could understand this in its true sense and decided to divert his attention from worldly things. We should also learn from King Parikshit how to face destiny with courage and wisdom.

When the whole world is helpless to support us, we realize that the only solace is at the Lotus Feet of the Lord.

We will see how the miserable and weak mind of Parikshit got transformed into a fearless and strong mind, by listening to Bhagavatham, the Glory of the Lord.

How merciful the Lord is, to bless us with the gift of the Bhagavatham which even the Devas desired to have. Only the true devotees are entitled to reach HIS abode. The Devas were disqualified as they got immersed in heavenly pleasures. But how fortunate we are, that we are given the rare opportunity to listen to and understand Bhagavatham, the essence of all Vedic Truths.

This means that as long as a person derives pleasure from sensual objects, the sublime happiness is beyond his reach. Delicious and special sweets are protected by encircling them with a line of sugar; ants go upto that circumference only and get contended with sugar. They never know that beyond that level, the special sweets is awaiting them.

Only the most intelligent explores and discovers the Supreme Truth or Bliss.

Now let us go to Chapter 2 of Srimad Bhagavatha Mahatmyam.


NEXT :
Chapter- 2.1

1. Narada Tries to Comfort Bhakti

To be continued

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