Amazing Glories of Vasistha Muni
In his purport to Srimad Bhagavatam 1.9.6-7 Srila Prabhupada describes Vasistha Muni as follows:
"The great celebrated sage among the brahmanas, well known as the Brahmarsi Vasisthadeva. He is a prominent figure in both the Ramayana and Mahabharata periods. He celebrated the coronation ceremony of the Personality of Godhead Sri Rama. He was present also on the Battlefield of Kuruksetra. He could approach all the higher and lower planets, and his name is also connected with the history of Hiranyakasipu. There was a great tension between him and Visvamitra, who wanted his kamadhenu, wish-fulfilling cow. Vasistha Muni refused to spare his kamadhenu, and for this Visvamitra killed his one hundred sons. As a perfect brahmana he tolerated all the taunts of Visvamitra. Once he tried to commit suicide on account of Visvamitra's torture, but all his attempts were unsuccessful. He jumped from a hill, but the stones on which he fell became a stack of cotton, and thus he was saved. He jumped into the ocean, but the waves washed him ashore. He jumped into the river, but the river also washed him ashore. Thus all his suicide attempts were unsuccessful. He is also one of the seven rsis and husband of Arundhati, the famous star."
This great sage was the spiritual master of Lore Ramacandra and was also present when Sukadeva Goswami spoke the Srimad Bhagavatam to Parikshit Maharaja.
Respectful Pranams unto You!
How was it possible for Arjuna to concentrate on the war and think of Krishna at the same time?
When we perform our daily duties how should we fix our minds on Krishna and perform our activities, for example those which need concentration such as studying?
Seeking your blessings and guidance,
Bhargavi
My Dear Bhargavi,
Please accept my blessings.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
Because Arjuna was fighting the war on the order of Lord Krishna he was naturally Krishna conscious while he was fighting.
Similarly, you should engage only in those daily duties that you have been ordered to engage in by Lord Krishna and by your spiritual master. This is how you will also be naturally Krishna conscious just like Arjuna while executing your duties.
I hope this meets you in the best of health and in an ecstatic mood.
Your ever well-wisher,
Sankarshan Das Adhikari
"The great celebrated sage among the brahmanas, well known as the Brahmarsi Vasisthadeva. He is a prominent figure in both the Ramayana and Mahabharata periods. He celebrated the coronation ceremony of the Personality of Godhead Sri Rama. He was present also on the Battlefield of Kuruksetra. He could approach all the higher and lower planets, and his name is also connected with the history of Hiranyakasipu. There was a great tension between him and Visvamitra, who wanted his kamadhenu, wish-fulfilling cow. Vasistha Muni refused to spare his kamadhenu, and for this Visvamitra killed his one hundred sons. As a perfect brahmana he tolerated all the taunts of Visvamitra. Once he tried to commit suicide on account of Visvamitra's torture, but all his attempts were unsuccessful. He jumped from a hill, but the stones on which he fell became a stack of cotton, and thus he was saved. He jumped into the ocean, but the waves washed him ashore. He jumped into the river, but the river also washed him ashore. Thus all his suicide attempts were unsuccessful. He is also one of the seven rsis and husband of Arundhati, the famous star."
This great sage was the spiritual master of Lore Ramacandra and was also present when Sukadeva Goswami spoke the Srimad Bhagavatam to Parikshit Maharaja.
Vasistha Muni-Guru of Lord Rama
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Question: Krishna Conscious While Executing Duties?
Srila Gurudeva,Respectful Pranams unto You!
How was it possible for Arjuna to concentrate on the war and think of Krishna at the same time?
When we perform our daily duties how should we fix our minds on Krishna and perform our activities, for example those which need concentration such as studying?
Seeking your blessings and guidance,
Bhargavi
Answer: Perform Duties as Ordered by Krishna
From: Sri Vrindavan Dhama, IndiaMy Dear Bhargavi,
Please accept my blessings.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
Because Arjuna was fighting the war on the order of Lord Krishna he was naturally Krishna conscious while he was fighting.
Similarly, you should engage only in those daily duties that you have been ordered to engage in by Lord Krishna and by your spiritual master. This is how you will also be naturally Krishna conscious just like Arjuna while executing your duties.
I hope this meets you in the best of health and in an ecstatic mood.
Your ever well-wisher,
Sankarshan Das Adhikari
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