Nara Narada Narayan Narayani
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Kamsa / Army of Rakshasas / Respect Even by Demons
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxA5ClTZjyc&feature=related
Sometimes Narada's remarks outwardly looked like scandalous gossip. But it was his intention that evildoers should merit punishment and the virtuous are fittingly rewarded. We may for instance look at the episode of Kamsa. Kamsa was a cruel king. He, along with his like-minded 'Rakshasas', used to torture people.
His sister Devaki got married to Vasudeva. Then an invisible voice said: "0 Kamsa, you shall meet your end at the hands of the eighth child of Devaki." Kamsa's anger knew no bounds. At once he took out his sword and rushed to kill Devaki. Vasudeva begged him not to kill her. He assured Kamsa that he would handover to -his custody all the children born to Devaki. Kamsa left Devaki unharmed.
Later Narada met Kamsa in secrecy and said: "0 Kamsa, the angels have conspired to kill you. Your father Ugrasena, Devaki, and Vasudeva - all these people have joined hands with the angels. You are after all a 'rakshasa', a demon. Don't you know that the angels and the rakshasas are sworn enemies?" On hearing this Kamsa was outraged. Immediately he imprisoned Devaki and his father Ugrasena, and declared that thereafter he was the king of that state.
One wonders why Narada stooped to such tale bearing. But he had a noble purpose. He knew that it was only when the cup of evil was filled to the brim that the wicked will attract punishment. Kamsa's cruel acts came in quick succession. He sent an army of 'rakshasas' to kill Sri Krishna who was then a little boy in Nandagokula. All of them met their end. Soon Lord Krishna found enough justification for killing Kamsa, and did so.
http://www.harekrsna.com/philosophy/associates/demons/mathura/kamsa.htm
His sister Devaki got married to Vasudeva. Then an invisible voice said: "0 Kamsa, you shall meet your end at the hands of the eighth child of Devaki." Kamsa's anger knew no bounds. At once he took out his sword and rushed to kill Devaki. Vasudeva begged him not to kill her. He assured Kamsa that he would handover to -his custody all the children born to Devaki. Kamsa left Devaki unharmed.
Later Narada met Kamsa in secrecy and said: "0 Kamsa, the angels have conspired to kill you. Your father Ugrasena, Devaki, and Vasudeva - all these people have joined hands with the angels. You are after all a 'rakshasa', a demon. Don't you know that the angels and the rakshasas are sworn enemies?" On hearing this Kamsa was outraged. Immediately he imprisoned Devaki and his father Ugrasena, and declared that thereafter he was the king of that state.
One wonders why Narada stooped to such tale bearing. But he had a noble purpose. He knew that it was only when the cup of evil was filled to the brim that the wicked will attract punishment. Kamsa's cruel acts came in quick succession. He sent an army of 'rakshasas' to kill Sri Krishna who was then a little boy in Nandagokula. All of them met their end. Soon Lord Krishna found enough justification for killing Kamsa, and did so.
http://www.harekrsna.com/philosophy/associates/demons/mathura/kamsa.htm
Savitri and Satyavan / Guide
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savitri_and_Satyavan
Narada's timely guidance made Savitri vigilant and cautious and she was able to win back her husband's life.
Narada's timely guidance made Savitri vigilant and cautious and she was able to win back her husband's life.
Curse Taken as Blessing
http://bvml.org/books/SB/06/05.html
The children of Dakshabrahma were called Haryashwas. One day Dakshabrahma called them to his side and said: "0 my children! Observe penance and you will derive strength and spiritual splendor. Later you must get married and lead a contented life."
In response to the command of the father, the children went to the Himalayas and commenced a rigorous penance near theNarayana-saras. Narada happened to go there. "0 sons of Dakshabrahma, why at all are you observing such a penance? There is no joy in married life. You must develop devotion for it merely to get Lord. Our aim must be to escape from the sorrows of family life. Must you observe penance only to get trapped in misery? practice renunciation, aspire for deliverance." Saying thus, Narada went away.
The advice of Narada made a tremendous impact on the minds of the children of Daksha. They took an oath not to marry. This news upset Daksha. He called his other children who were named Shabalashwas, and instructed them properly and sent them for penance. But, sure as ever, Narada came and taught them too the ways of renunciation!
Dakshabrahma's anger knew no bounds. He said to Narada: "0 Narada, it was my heart's desire that my children should marry and lead a happy household life. But you interfered and misled them. Don't you have any other occupation? I am cursing you to remain a vagabond eternally!(Always travelling around all the three worlds)"
Narada was not upset by the curse. "All the better indeed! I shall spend all my time wandering and preaching the people the best" he determined.
The children of Dakshabrahma were called Haryashwas. One day Dakshabrahma called them to his side and said: "0 my children! Observe penance and you will derive strength and spiritual splendor. Later you must get married and lead a contented life."
In response to the command of the father, the children went to the Himalayas and commenced a rigorous penance near theNarayana-saras. Narada happened to go there. "0 sons of Dakshabrahma, why at all are you observing such a penance? There is no joy in married life. You must develop devotion for it merely to get Lord. Our aim must be to escape from the sorrows of family life. Must you observe penance only to get trapped in misery? practice renunciation, aspire for deliverance." Saying thus, Narada went away.
The advice of Narada made a tremendous impact on the minds of the children of Daksha. They took an oath not to marry. This news upset Daksha. He called his other children who were named Shabalashwas, and instructed them properly and sent them for penance. But, sure as ever, Narada came and taught them too the ways of renunciation!
Dakshabrahma's anger knew no bounds. He said to Narada: "0 Narada, it was my heart's desire that my children should marry and lead a happy household life. But you interfered and misled them. Don't you have any other occupation? I am cursing you to remain a vagabond eternally!(Always travelling around all the three worlds)"
Narada was not upset by the curse. "All the better indeed! I shall spend all my time wandering and preaching the people the best" he determined.
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