Auspiciousness!

 

As Sri Krsna came far, He requested Maharāj Yudhisthira to turn back to Upaplavya. The king circumambulated the Lord & began to depart. Proceeding a short distance further, Arjun said: Dear Lord! If Duryodhana respectfully honors You & returns half the kingdom to Yudhisthira, I’ll be happy to forgo fighting with Kurus. But if Dhritrāshtra’s son acts otherwise, I hereby vow to exterminate all the Kshatriyās who oppose us on field

 

Hearing this, Bhima let out a ferocious shout embodying his great delight at Arjun’s heroic words, as well as the rage he felt at the mention of Duryodhana’s name. When assembled warriors heard this terrifying sound, they trembled with fright & their horses and elephants passed stool and urine. Arjun embraced Krsna bidding Him farewell & after taking permission, he also turned back. Dāruka urged on the horses, so that Krsna’s chariot soon left behind everyone that followed Him

 

While going to Hastināpur, Krsna came upon some celestial sages standing by the side of road. Stopping His chariot, Krsna got down so that He could offer His respects to the sages. After worshipping them, Krsna inquired about their welfare & their purpose for descending upon earth

 

Parsurāma stepped forward. After embracing Krsna, he said: Lord! These celestial sages, who formerly witnessed many battles between demigods & demons, are very anxious to hear the excellent, truthful & beneficial words You will say in the assembly of Kurus. We’re also very curious to see how Bhisma, Vidura & the others will reply. Sages then took permission & departed. Krsna continued his journey, accompanied by 10 mighty chariot warriors, 1000 cavalry, 1000 infantry & 100’s of servants

 

As Krsna set out, numerous omens manifested in Hastināpur & throughout the land. Thunder roared in cloudless sky with flashes of lightning & earth trembled. Fires were seen blazing in all directions & 7 large rivers, headed by Sindhu flowed in opposite direction. Violent storm brewed & dust rose in all directions. Torrential rains & violent winds ensued, uprooting 100’s of trees as storm lashed

 

On the other hand, as Lord Krsna passed along the road, He experienced gentle & fragrant breezes as celestial flowers fell from sky & everything appeared very auspicious. Wherever Krsna stopped on way, 1000’s of brāhmanās worshipped Him with presentations of yogurt, ghee, honey & wealth, while village women showered flowers. Indeed, all villagers crowded around just to have a look at the Lord’s incomparable transcendental beauty

 

At nightfall, when Krsna stopped at Vrkasthala, He got down from chariot & performed customary purificatory rites. He ordered Dāruka to unharness the horses, while He went to say evening prayers. Brāhmanās of the village came & placed their houses & possessions at His disposal. Krsna magnanimously accepted their invitations & visited their homes. All were in awe of the Lord

 

Wherever Sri Krsna is present, everything looks auspicious. Krsna says in Gita

ahaṁ sarvasya prabhavo mattaḥ sarvaṁ pravartate
iti matvā bhajante māṁ budhā bhāva-samanvitāḥ

 

I am the source of all spiritual & material worlds. Everything emanates from Me. The wise who perfectly know this engage in My devotional service & worship Me with all their hearts

 

There is no supreme controller other than Kṛṣṇa. One who understands Kṛṣṇa in such a way from a bona fide spiritual master, with references from Vedic literature, engages all his energy in Kṛṣṇa consciousness & becomes a truly learned man

 

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