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Happy Deepavali!
A small story on this auspicious occasion of Deepavali festival from Mahabharata/Dwapara Yuga with a strong message to learn from!
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As the legend goes, Narakasura was a cruel demon king who was infamous for his wicked ruling and disrespect for gods and women. With a boon granted by Brahma to him that if he dies it could only be at the hands of his own mother, Bhoomi Devi, he took over all the kingdoms on earth, and then waged a war against Lord Indra, the king of Gods, and defeated him; and also stole the earrings of Aditi (the heavenly mother goddess) by tearing them of her ears. When Satyabhama, wife of Lord Krishna, heard of the injustice being done by Narakasura to women in general, and Aditi, a relative of hers, in particular, she was enraged. So, when Krishna asked her to join him to the battle with Narakasura, she readily agreed.
During the fierce war, when Krishna was hit on his chest by a powerful trident hurled by Narakasura, he fell unconscious. That gave an opportunity for Satyabhama to take the bow and arrows and kill Narakasura. Krishna knew that it was the arrow of Satyabhama, who was an incarnation of Bhoomi Devi, that was destined to slay Narakasura. So, he empowered her and that brought peace, joy, and prosperity to all.
Her triumph over Narakasura symbolizes not only the success of greater good over evil but also the need for empowerment of women for such success. From that time onwards, it could always be noted that wherever and whenever women were respected, regarded, and empowered, there prevailed success and prosperity. Such families or organizations, nations or communities flourished, and those that did not perished.
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To your triumph and prosperity,
With love and regards,
Siva
value4value@gmail.com
Happy Deepavali!
A small story on this auspicious occasion of Deepavali festival from Mahabharata/Dwapara Yuga with a strong message to learn from!
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As the legend goes, Narakasura was a cruel demon king who was infamous for his wicked ruling and disrespect for gods and women. With a boon granted by Brahma to him that if he dies it could only be at the hands of his own mother, Bhoomi Devi, he took over all the kingdoms on earth, and then waged a war against Lord Indra, the king of Gods, and defeated him; and also stole the earrings of Aditi (the heavenly mother goddess) by tearing them of her ears. When Satyabhama, wife of Lord Krishna, heard of the injustice being done by Narakasura to women in general, and Aditi, a relative of hers, in particular, she was enraged. So, when Krishna asked her to join him to the battle with Narakasura, she readily agreed.
During the fierce war, when Krishna was hit on his chest by a powerful trident hurled by Narakasura, he fell unconscious. That gave an opportunity for Satyabhama to take the bow and arrows and kill Narakasura. Krishna knew that it was the arrow of Satyabhama, who was an incarnation of Bhoomi Devi, that was destined to slay Narakasura. So, he empowered her and that brought peace, joy, and prosperity to all.
Her triumph over Narakasura symbolizes not only the success of greater good over evil but also the need for empowerment of women for such success. From that time onwards, it could always be noted that wherever and whenever women were respected, regarded, and empowered, there prevailed success and prosperity. Such families or organizations, nations or communities flourished, and those that did not perished.
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To your triumph and prosperity,
With love and regards,
Siva
value4value@gmail.com
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