Krishna Kaliya naag yudh – GRACE ON KALIYA THE NAGA

One day, Bala-Krishna arrived on the banks of Yamuna with their friends. Balarama was not with them that day. The water of the river Yamuna was intoxicated by the poison of Kaliya- The Naga. It was exceptionally hot that day and all the cowherds and cattles were very thirsty. So…

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BHIKSHU GEET – Bhagavat Purana

Lord said: “Uddhava, in the world, there is indeed a dearth of such tolerant people who can tolerate bitter remarks of evil ones. In this context there is a tale of a greedy Brahmin who lived in Ujjain. That Brahmin had been badly tormented by the evil people after he…

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PENANCE OF MARKANDEYA AND SIGHTING OF MAYA

Tale of Mrikandu’s son Markandeya Suta narrated the tale of Mrikandu’s son Markandeya. Taking shelter at Mahakal (Lord Shiva), Markandeya had turned away even Kal (death). And by penance had a sight of Lord Sri Narayana. He prayed God to show His Maya (illusion). Thus Markandeya saw the scene of…

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FINAL BEATITUDE OF PARIKSHIT AND NAGYAGYA OF JANMEJAY

Thus graced by Sukhdev, king Parikshit faithfully worshiped Brahmrishi and prayed to him with folded hands: “Lord, you are an idol of kindness. You have bestowed your graced on me narrating the plays of Lord Sri Hari. Now I am saved and have achieved my natural state. You helped me…

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Kali yuga predictions bhagavatam – DYNASTIES IN KALI YUGA

Kali yuga predictions Bhagavatam Purana Dynasties that would occur in Kali Yuga Sukhdev describes about the dynasties that would occur in Kali Yuga. Ripunjay or Puranjay would be the last king of Brihadratha dynasty. This dynasty would be succeeded by the kings of Nanda dynasty. Then a diplomatic Brahmin, named…

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NARADA PREACHES VASUDEV ABOUT BHAGAVAT -BHAGAVAT PURANA

Once Narada arrived in Dwaraka. Vasudev prayed him and requested to provide him with pious company of Bhagavat dharma. Narada said: “O king, once upon a time, nine great sages arrived in the court of the king Janaka. King Janaka had put the same curiosity before them also. I will…

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THE SAGES CURSE YADUVANSHI

Shukdev said: “O Parikshit, as the time passed, Yaduvanshis grew stronger and more influencial. Now no longer did they like the welcoming and treating of the great sages like Kanu, Dhrvasa, Maitreya, Dhannmy etc. by the Lord. Lord Krishna knew about their disliking, but secretly He was pleased by this…

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PRAYERS OF VEDAS – BHAGAVATA PURANA

How do Vedas then depict Brahma? King Parikshit asked: “Brahmin, Brahma is beyond the limit of do’s and why’s. He is free from the virtues like Sat, Raja and Tama. He cannot be seen by mind. On the other hand Guna (Virtues) is the subject of all the Shrutis (Vedas)….

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LOVE AND MARRIAGE OF SUBHADRA AND ARJUNA – BHAGAVATA PURANA

King Parikshit asked: “Gurudev, how did my grandfather Arjuna and grandmother Subhadra got married? I want to hear this tale. Kindly narrate it to me.” Shukdev said: Parikshit once travelling on a pilgrimage tour, Arjuna reached in Prabhas region. There he learned that Balarama was desirous of marrying his sister…

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REVISTING OF DEVAKI’S SIX SONS

In Dwaraka, Krishna and Balarama used to greet their parent’s first daily in the morning. Now Vasudev had recognised His identity. So after their return from Kurukshetra, when Krishna and Balarama went as usual to greet their parents, Vasudev greeted them first. Lord Krishna then preached his father about the…

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ORGANISATION OF YAGYA BY VASUDEV – BHAGAVATA PURANA

Devrishi Narad, Vyasa and many other great sages arrived in Kurukshetra to have a sight of Lord. Lord welcomed them all. Then Vasudev greeted them and enquired about way for his self upliftment. Laughingly, Narada said: “Vasudev, a person, already living at the bank of the Ganges, discards her holy…

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MEETING OF LORD WITH GOPAS-GOPIS

Sukhdev says: “O Parikshit, Lord Krishna was passing his time with pleasure in Dwaraka. A total solar eclipse happened to fall during that period. People from all over India thronged in Kurukshetra to take a dip in sacred Ganges on that great occasion. All the Yaduvanshis too arrived there. When…

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SALVATION OF DANTAVAKRA AND VIDURATH

Dantavakra Vadh by Krishna After the killing of Shishupal, Shalv etc. Dantvaktra arrived in the battlefield carrying a mace. When Lord saw him coming, He too jumped down from the chariot and baulked his movement with a mace. Dantavakra tried to humiliate God with his abuses and hit him on…

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Shishupala Vadha – SALVATION OF SHISHUPAL – BHAGAVATA PURANA

Shishupala Vadha Story by Lord Krishna King Yudhisthira had invited great vedic Brahmins and Acharyas on the occasion. Those great Sages included Ved Vyasa, Bhardwaj, Sumantu, Gautam, Asit, Vashishtha, Chyvan, Kanv, Maitreya, Kavash, Chit, Vishvamitra, Vamdev, Sumati, Jemini, Kratu, Pail, Parashurama, Shukracharya, Asuri, Vitihotra, Madhuchhanda, Veersen and Akritvarn etc. Persons…

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Jarasandha killed by Bhima – KILLING OF JARASANDH

Jarasandha killed by Bhima During Yudhisthira’s Rajsuy Yagya, all the Pandavas set out in all the directions to conquer the kings and expand the boundaries of their kingdom. Warriors like Bheem, Arjuna defeated great kings all around and extended the boundaries of Yudhisthira’s empire. But to defeat Jarasandh, – Bhima,…

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SALVATION OF DWIVID

The king Parikshit expressed his desire to hear about the life of Balarama. Shukdev said:, “O king, there was once a monkey named Dwivid. He was the friend of Bhaumasur. When Dwivid heard about Bhaumasur’s killing by Sri Krishna, he began to cause large scale destruction in the kingdom. His…

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STORY OF THE KING NRIGA

STORY OF THE KING NRIGA Once, Lord Krishna’s sons visited the forests. There they saw a huge Chameleon fallen in a large, deep well. They tried to pull it out but in vain. The princes, therefore, returned to the palace and related this strange episode to Lord Krishna. Lord too…

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INSULT OF BRIHASPATI BY THE GODS

Shukdev says, “O Parikshit, Indra had become very haughty by the luxuries he received as the king of the gods. One day, Devraj Indra was sitting on his throne alongwith his queen Shachi. His court was full of courtiers. Forty-nine Marudganas, eight Vasus, eleven Rudras, Aditya, Ribhuganas Vishvedev, Shadhyaganas and…

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LORD KRISHNA’S OTHER MARRIAGES – Bhagavat Purna

Marriage of Lord Krishna to Kalindi 1.) Once Lord Krishna visited Indraprastha to see Pandavas there. There riding a chariot with Arjuna, He came to the forests. On the bank of river Yamuna a pretty woman was observing penance. By the instinct of God, Arjuna drew near her and asked…

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Pradyumna birth story, Shambrasur vadh

Pradyumna Birth Story Sukhdev says: O Parikshit, Kamdev was a part of lord himself. After getting incinerated by Rudra, Kamdev took refuge in the supreme lord to get an incarnation once more. Thus, Kamdev was born as Rukmani,s first son Pradyumn. Kidnapped by a demon Shambrasur But just after his…

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KRISHNA DEFEATS RUKMI AND Krishna Rukmani Marriage story

Hearing the news that Krishna has eloped with Rukmani, Rukmi and all other kings present there boiled with anger. Accompanied by their huge armies, they decided to give them a chase. Thus chased by them, Yaduvanshi stopped and encountered the kings boldly. With a true ambition to win, brave Yadav…

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MESSAGE OF RUKMANI FOR LORD KRISHNA

Sukhdev said: “O Parikshit, Bhishma was the king of Vidarbha. He had five sons and a daughter Rukmani. Rukmi, the eldest son of Bhishmaka, had fixed his sister’s engagement with Shishupal, the prince of Chaidi. Narada did not like this development. He went to Kundanpur, the capital of Vidarbha and…

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Muchkund Story – TALE OF MUCHKUND

Muchkund Story Parikshit asked: “Gurudev, who was that sleeping man?” Sukhdev says: “O king, that sleeping man was Muchkund, the son of the king Mandhata. The gods had sought his assistance in their war against the demon during the Satya Yuga. With Muchkund’s help,the gods had defeated the demons and…

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BATTLES WITH JARASANDH AND CONSTRUCTION OF DWARIKAPURI

Jarasandha attack on mathura After the death of Kansa his widowed queens Asti and Prapti returned to their father Jarasandh’s home and informed him that Krishna and Balarama had killed their husband Kansa. Infuriated by the news, Jarasandh at once launched a massive attack on Mathura. The people of Mathura…

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BHRAMAR GEET in Bhagwat Purana

Next day, when the Gopis got the news of Uddhava’s arrival, they thronged in and around Nand’s residence. They recognized the chariot parked in front of the gate. It was the same chariot on which Krishna and Balarama had departed for Mathura. First they thought that their beloved Krishna had…

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YAGYOPAVIT OF KRISHNA AND BALARAMA

After the successful completion of all the royal ceremonies, the consecration of Krishna and Balarama was carried out. Thereafter, they came to stay at the hermitage of sage Sandipani for formal education. Extraordinarily brilliant Krishna successfully learned all the knowledge in short period of time. Then, as GuruDakshaina (paying respect…

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Bhagwan Shri Krishna kans vadh – SALVATION OF KANSA

Seeing the shameful defeat of his wrestlers, Kansa infuriated with anger and proclaimed: “Tie all the opponents; tie Ugarsen, Devaki, Vasudev, Nand in ropes and bring them before me.” Lord Krishna could not tolerate this and in a single jump, He reached on the stage where Kansa was present. Lord…

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Kubja krishna Story after arrival in Mathura

Kubja krishna Story after arrival in Mathura After the departure of Akrura, Nand Baba too set out for Mathura along with the Gopas. On the way itself, they caught up with Krishna and Balarama. All of them then reached Mathura together. There they stayed in a garden. After sometime, with…

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DEPARTURE OF KRISHNA AND BALARAMA FOR MATHURA

When the Gopis heard about Krishna leaving Gokul to visit Mathura, they began to wail and cry. They were getting so much restless by the news that, they felt, their lives would end before the sunrise. They started imprecating fate that it had no kindness. First it provided them with…

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Akrura and Krishna – KANSA SENDS AKRURA

Akrura and Krishna Devrishi Narad visited Kansa after the killing of Arishta Sur After the killing of Arishta Sur, Devrishi Narad visited Kansa and asked: “O Kansa, the girl who had slipped form your hand was in fact the daughter of Yashoda. Krishna and Balarama, who are staying in Vrindavana,…

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Killing of Aristasura – SALVATION OF ARISHTASURA

Once, Kansa sent a demon Aristasura to Vrindavana. The demon arrived there in a bull’s guise. That huge bull came to Vrindavana and began to terrorize the people with his loud sound. Seeing the bull, Balarama said to Krishna: “Kanhaiya, I have never seen such a huge bull before.” All…

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Maharas Krishna – SALVATION OF SUDARSHAN AND SHANKHCHUR

Lord Krishna started Maharas From the words of the Lord, Gopis forgot the pains of separation. From the closeness of their beloved, their lives were successful now. With those Gopis, Lord Krishna started Maharas on the pious banks of river Yamuna. All the gods gathered in sky to witness that…

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GOPIKA GEET

O Lord, your incarnation has increased the glory of Vrajbhumi. Even the glory of Vaikunth, goddess Lakshmi herself came to stay in Vraj. Govind we have dedicated our lives at your feet. Now we are searching you everywhere. O MadanMohan, kindly show your beautiful, face once. Prananath, your eyes, that…

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RAS LEELA

Tale of Kamdev’s humiliation Shukadeva related to Parikshit the tale of Kamadev’s humiliation. Sridhar Swami calls Rasleela as Kama-vijay leela (defeating of Kamadeva- Hindu equivalent of cupid). Jagadguru Vallabhacharya describes it as Lords Divya Vihar (divine enjoyment). The purpose of describing this tale is just that common people should reflect…

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