Purpose!


Arjun said to Lord Shiva: Pls give me Brahmāstra, by which you destroy entire universe at time of dissolution. With this supreme weapon, I’ll be able to face Bhisma, Drona & other great warriors that oppose me


Lord Siva replied-I shall award you my favorite weapon known as Pasupāta, which is not possessed even by chief demigods, led by Indra. However, I must warn you that if this weapon is invoked without adequate cause, it may destroy entire universe. There is no one in existence who can escape death when this weapon is discharged. It can be employed with a bow, just by chanting a mantra, or thought, or even a glance


Arjun first purified himself & then requested Lord to instruct him in weapon’s use. He was then imparted knowledge of the astra & from that time onward, the weapon waited upon him just as it did upon Mahādev. When the weapon was imparted to Arjun, earth trembled, hurricane winds blew & sounds of 1000’s of conch shells & drums were heard. All demigods saw terrible weapon in embodied form standing by Arjun


Due to Lord Shiva’s touch, Arjun became completely freed from material contamination & shone with spiritual splendor. He also got back his Gāndiva bow from the Lord, who said-Now you’ll be able to ascend heaven & fulfill your cherished mission


Arjun felf as if all his objectives were already achieved & as he was absorbed in thoughts, Varuna suddenly appeared before Arjun along with his associates. Kuvera also came with numerous Yakshas & so did Yamarāj. The next moment, King Indra arrived riding his Airavata, together with his consort Saci. After alighting upon surrounding peaks, these Lokapālas addressed Arjuna


From southern mountain peak, Yamarāj said in a deep voice- O son of Kunti, you’ve been given divine vision to see us in our celestial forms. We came to assure you that Bhisma, Drona, Karna & all others who oppose you will be vanquished because Lord Vishnu has appeared on earth to relieve it of its burden. To assist you, here is my infallible mace along with the mantra to employ it


From western peak, Varuna addressed to give his infallible noose & other incomparable weapons. From northern peak, Kuvera blessed Arjun with his favorite weapon antardhana, which puts enemy to sleep. From eastern peak, Indra said- My son! To help you fulfill your mission you’ll spend some time with me in heavenly abode. Soon Matāli will come to you riding upon my chariot & he’ll take you to Amarapuri. I ‘ll impart to you all celestial weapons in my custody to you


The skills, the weapons, the intelligence & all what we have is given to us for a higher & adequate cause. If we follow the principles laid down by the Supreme Lord, we are empowered by the divine with tools to achieve the impossible. If not, it becomes difficult to execute the ordinary


Krsna says:

sarvasya cāhaṁ hṛdi sanniviṣṭo mattaḥ smṛtir jñānam apohanaṁ ca

I am seated in everyone’s heart, and from Me come remembrance, knowledge & forgetfulness


Thoughts? #gameoflife

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