A Summary of the Srimad Bhagavatham : Ch-5. Part-18.

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5: Narada Instructs Yudhisthira on Ashrama Dharma :


Part - 18.


(B.G. 6.45):

Aneka-janma  samsiddhas  tato yati  param   gatim :

Sometimes many births have to be taken to achieve this goal, or to even have this idea in the mind.

Even having an idea of it is to be considered a blessing, as this idea itself cannot arise in a buffalo, a donkey, or a corrupt individual.
But you are devotees of Swami Sivananda and are here, hearing these things.

These ideas are in your mind; you are accepting them and making them your own, which is itself a great blessing for you.



Though you have taken many births, and it is possible that many of you will take more births, always expect the best.

When you take an exam, do not have the attitude that you will come in second.

Aspire for first place, and if you do not attain it, well and good; it is left to the mercy of God.

But ask for first place only. “I want the best and the highest, and I want only that and nothing else.”

Perhaps your determination will mature and bear fruit.

You are the maker of your destiny.

You are what you are always, and nobody external will help you.

This is the Ashrama dharma of the totally detached universal being of Sannyasa dharma, all of which is beautifully described with various details and analogies by Narada to Yudhishthira in the Seventh Skandham of the Srimad Bhagavata Mahapuranam.

Swami Krishnananda

5.Narada Instructs Yudhisthira on Ashrama Dharma : ENDS.

Next : 6.  Sri Krishna’s Vrindavana and Dvarka Lilas

To be continued  ....


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