HAPPY JANMASHTAMI! Today, the 28 August 2013 is celebrated in India and many parts of the world as "Sri Krishna Janmashtami."
I would like to take this opportunity to share some thoughts on Krishnashtami, the day when Krishna appeared in this world. He was born on this day as the 8th son of Devaki and Vasudeva in Mathura. The time of his birth is said to be the midnight and the weather was very stormy and windy. His father Vasudeva took pains to leave the prison, walk in the rain, and cross the turbulent Yamuna river to reach Gokul so that he could leave Krishna there in the safety of the home of Nanda and Yashoda. Krishna was saved from the cruel Kansa who had already killed 6 of Vasudeva's children soon after their birth. He was thus born with a purpose - to save this world from the wicked and protect the good from the evil. He went on to kill Kansa and other demons that caused pain and hurt, and brought happiness to his devotees. His times and lilas in this world give us a glimpse of the beauty and bliss of the spiritual world. The more we read about Him the more we fall in love with Him.
Let us chant the "maha mantra" given below and feel the pure love of God (Krishna) on this day as much as we can and as many times as we can:
hare kṛṣṇa hare kṛṣṇa
kṛṣṇa kṛṣṇa hare hare
hare rāma hare rāma
rāma rāma hare hare
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With love and regards,
Siva
