Where we seek…..?

 

From above Ghatotkaca began showering his arrows upon Karna, but when these were all counteracted, he once again made himself invisible. He again suddenly appeared assuming the form of a gigantic mountain that poured forth streams of weapons. Karna was not the least agitated, however, and with a celestial weapon he quickly destroyed that terrible mountain

 

Ghatotkaca next became a dark cloud showering volley of stones. With a Vayavya weapon Karna dispersed that illusion. Then having become highly enraged, Ghatotkaca suddenly rushed at Karna & broke his bow. Picking up another bow, Karna proceeded to slaughter the Rāksasa army that supported Bhima’s son so that the survivors quickly fled, deserting their leader

 

Ghatotkaca then utilized his mystic power to create a chariot drawn by asses. After mounting it, he once again rushed at Karna & hurled a terrible Asani weapon of Lord Shiva. Putting aside his bow, Karna jumped from his chariot. After seizing the Asani weapon as it soared towards him, he threw it back to Ghatotkaca

 

Bhima son had anticipated this & so he jumped to safety as the Asani weapon reduced his chariot to a pile of ashes & then entered the earth. Karna remounted his chariot & continued showering arrows so that Ghatotkaca once again made himself invisible. Then after a brief lull, he reappeared, having divided himself into many forms. By this exhibition of mystic power, he threw the entire Kaurava army into a state of confusion

 

Thereafter Ghatotkaca created many illusory lions, tigers and many other ferocious animals, as well as ghosts and spirits, all of whom rushed at Karna with gaping mouths to devour him. Karna destroyed all these beasts, and spirits with his arrows. At this, Ghatotkaca came close by, threatening his adversary viciously & then suddenly disappeared

 

Meanwhile, a Rāksasā named Alayudha came to Duryodhana to engage in his service & he was accompanied by a large army. His relatives, Vaka & Kirmira, as well as his friend, Hidimba, had been killed by Bhima. Alayudha presented himself before the Kaurava king, hoping to be given a chance to gain revenge. Duryodhana happily accepted the Rāksasā and ordered him to proceed at once against Ghatotkaca, so that Karna could be rescued

 

Bhima’s son was creating such fierce illusions that all the Kaurava warriors became very afraid for Karna’s life. At the same time, all the Pandav warriors took great delight in seeing how Karna was being put in such a precarious position

 

Thereafter, when Alayudha approached him, Ghatotkaca left aside fighting with Karna

 

Delight & dismay comes as part & parcel of life. We sometimes are delighted by the dismay of others. If seeking such pleasure becomes a habit & our life’s purpose, then it may happen that we become so depressed if others prosper. This should not be source of our happiness

 

Bhagvad Gita reveals the higher purpose of life based on spiritual worldview. At our core we are indestructible souls & part of transcendental whole Sri Krsna. Our pleasure is derived by our connection to the Supreme Lord and not by the material sense gratification. All our talents and achievements are meant ultimately to help us connect devotionally with Krsna & contribute practically in this world for our and others’ well-being

 

Where & in what do we seek pleasure?

Thoughts? #gameoflife