Manners!

 

As Vidura said that Sri Krsna should not have come to Hastināpur as Duryodhana will not listen to Him, Krsna said: Dear Vidura! Your truthful words are just befitting a sincere friend. I know fully well Duryodhana’s wicked intentions & yet I feel that it’s My duty to make an attempt to bring about peace. If a person sincerely endeavors to perform a virtuous act to the best of his ability, then even if he fails, he still earns great merit. But if someone only contemplates an impious act but does not actually perform it, it will not receive a sinful reaction

 

The impending calamity of war is entirely due to Duryodhana’s wickedness. Still, a person who does not try by all means to rescue a friend from performing a disastrous act, even to the extent of grabbing him by hair, is also a wretch. On other hand, one who makes all endeavors to save a misguided person is glorious

 

Even if Duryodhana doesn’t listen to My advice, My conscience will be clear & no one will be able to accuse Me of not having tried to settle the dispute peacefully

 

The next morning, as dawn broke, professional singers came to awaken Sri Krsna & He got up & bathed. He then sat down to recite Vedic mantras & pour offerings of ghee & grains into sacrificial fire. After this, the Lord dressed & as Sun became visible above horizon, He engaged in worshipping Surya

 

Just at this time, Duryodhana & Sakuni came to visit Krsna. They said: O best of Yādavās! Dhritrāshtra is seated in royal assembly, surrounded by all kings of the earth & he solicits your presence. I will come shortly, said Krsna

 

Krsna then called for brāhmanās & after giving them cows, horses, gold in charity, He circumambulated them & the sacrificial fire. He then set off in a grand procession on His chariot. 1000’s of soldiers, 500 elephants preceded Lord Krsna, while Vidura Duryodhana & Sakuni followed Him. Conch shells & musical instruments played along & all citizens came into streets to see Him. The Lord magnanimously glanced at everyone & people glorified Him with heartfelt praises

 

Sri Krsna came to the royal court & trumpets were blown to announce His arrival. Hairs of assembled kings stood on end seeing the Supreme Lord. Krsna’s splendor & effulgence eclipsed the glory of all others present. Dhritrāshtra rose from his seat to honor Krsna & other 1000’s of kings followed his example. The Lord was seated upon a magnificent throne built specially for Him. After sitting the Lord greeted all according to seniority

 

Sri Krsna saw that celestial sages led by Nārada were assembled in the sky so that they could witness this historic event & so He instructed Bhisma to invite them into the assembly so that they could be worshipped

 

Etiquette is very essential part of our dealings with outer world. It brings semblance to our thoughts & our consciousness. Manners are sensitive to the feelings of others and acting properly gives a huge impetus to the depth of our relationships. The more mature a person is, the more sensitive he is to emulate the teachings of Vedic scriptures and live by it. Here Sri Krsna shows us the way despite He being the Supreme Lord

 

Are we careful in our manners?

Thoughts? #gameoflife


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