Shri Krishna Janmashtami 2024:
Today, the entire nation celebrates Janmashtami. This festival is observed annually on the Krishna Ashtami date in the month of Bhadrapada. On this day, devotees of Lord Krishna fast and worship the infant form of the Lord. You've probably heard many stories about the deep friendship between Lord Krishna and Sudama. But do you know Krishna's role in immortalizing this friendship and how much the word 'friend' means to Krishna? Let's explore this in detail.
In scriptures, Krishna is considered an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that in this avatar, Lord Vishnu embodied all sixteen arts. The name Krishna also means one who attracts the cosmos, and just as his name suggests, he attracted the entire universe. He approached his devotees in various forms and fulfilled their wishes. Among all these forms, his role as a friend is considered the closest.
What does friendship mean to Krishna?
Scriptures describe Krishna's friendships with Arjuna, Uddhava, and Sudama. His friendship with Uddhava provided a philosophy of life. The friendship with Arjuna brought the knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita to the world. The Gita remains a guiding light for people to this day.
For Sudama, friendship with Krishna brought prosperity. The mere sight of Lord Krishna transformed the life of poor Sudama. The friendship between Krishna and Sudama is still an example today. In childhood, Krishna promised Sudama that in times of trouble, he would always find Krishna by his side. Krishna kept his promise, and in exchange for a handful of rice, he made poor Sudama wealthy. Friendship with Krishna not only led to devotion but also to knowledge and liberation.
How to establish a friendship with Krishna?
Honesty is essential for friendship. To be friends with Krishna, one must first adopt honesty. If you want to become a dear friend of Lord Krishna, you must abandon deceit and trickery. Share all your problems, joys, and sorrows with him as you would with a friend. Accept whatever solution your inner self provides afterward. Never misuse your friendship.
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