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blessed1neha · 1 year ago

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Horoscope of Lord Rama & Lord Krishna

PREFACE & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:- Before starting with the topic of Lord Rama & Lord Krishna, I would like to tell that Date & Time of Birth of both the avatars are not accurately known, due to passage of thousands of years from their birth time and no english calenders were available at thar time. The information were passed on from generation to generation with comments from famous astrologers, astronomers & philosophers. The validity & correctness have to be verified by practical events, established facts & archaeological evidences. It is in this context, I would like to thank Sri K.N.Rao, a reputed & famous astrologer & living legend, who boldly put forward the horoscopes of both Lord Rama & Lord Krishna as taken from his Guru Sri Yogi Bhaskar Anandji & logically analysed the practical events with standard astrological norms. The splendid analysis by Sri K.N.Rao in his 5 “You Tube” videos in an interview to “Saptharishi Astrology” is breath taking & monumental gift to the viewers. I acknowledge having taken reference from his videos, but he is in no way responsible for the views expressed on my own. In the absence of exact degrees of planets & missing information about Mercury’s position,even in Valmiki Ramayan, I would go by the statement of Sri K.N.Rao & accept Mercury was in Aries & contradictory statement of position of Sun in Pisces as against Aries indicated in Valmiki Ramayan.

HOROSCOPE OF LORD KRISHNA

Lagna & Moon—Taurus, Jupiter-Cancer, Sun & Venus -Leo, Mercury-Virgo, Saturn- & Rahu-Libra, Mars-Capricorn, Ketu-Aries

HOROSCOPE OF LORD RAMA

Lagna, Jupiter & Moon-Cancer, Saturn-Libra,Venus & Sun-Pisces, Mercury-Aries, Mars-Capricorn, Ketu-Gemini, Rahu-Sagittarious

Lord Vishnu takes his incarnation on earth at his will based on demands of the world in different forms at different times. The incarnations reinforce the idea that rules & regulations that maintain law & order are in tune with the changes taking place. The concept of incarnation is based on Yuga Dharma.

Lord Rama’s incarnation justified the needs of Treta Yuga. The challenges of Dwapara yuga required much more & Lord Krishna’s incarnation justified it. Krishna’s departure from this world paved way for Kaliyuga.

There are many differences in these 2 incarnations. Krishna appeared as a Universal God to preach humanity. He was the embodiment of all that Universe was symbolized. All his childhood experiences that exposed his mystical actions & performances were beyond anybody’s guess.

Even before he attained 11 years of age, many mystical happenings took place. His very birth was in a jail at “Abhijit Muhurta”, most auspicious(rarely referred to night birth). His life started with very 1st miracle, that all the lights went off & all inmates of jail were rendered unconscious & jail gate opened suddenly of its own, automatically & allowed Vasudeva to go out with the child in the basket on his head & jail gate closed on its own. Vasudeva carrying the child proceeded towards river Jamuna, which was in spate of floods due to heavy downpour of rain. The river did not allow him to move forward until he lowered the basket & made Jamuna to touch Krishna. He then proceeded to Brindavan & exchanged with female child & returned to jail, where again jail gates open up on their own & allows him inside. Gates get closed & all inmates regain consciousness as if they were waken up from sleep.

All miracles like, killing Putana (rakshasi), by sucking her breast full of poison, Kalinga Mardhana, killing of Shakatasura, lifting of Govardhana Giri(hill), Rasa kreeda with Gopis, Vishwarupa darshan to faster mother Yashoda when he opened his mouth & many more incredible things unimaginable in normal circumstances.

“ Rasa kreeda”, of Krishna dancing with 1608 Gopis simultaneously at the same time symbolizes Kundalini Shakti going up & reaching “Sahasrara”, thousands of lotuses called Gopis blooming. This is a form of transforming sexual energy into creative energy. When these incidents took place, Krishna’s age was within 11 years & do not have any bearing to sexual implication.

Lord Krishna proclaims in chapter 4, text 8, of Bhagavad Gita,

“Paritranaya Sadhunam,Vinasaya cha duskritam,Dharma-Saamsthapanarthaya,Sambhavami Yuge Yuge”(Protection of good & virtuous,destruction of evil, re-establishment of natural law, I will come in every age)

Krishna’s support to Pandavas & making Mahabharata war as a meeting point to destroy evil forces & establish Dharma was a “Miraculus high voltage drama”. But for Krishna, Pandavas could not have dreamed of winning the war. Every stage of the war was preplanned by “Divine Force” & guided by Krishna, through his wisdom & timely unprecedented action. The preaching of Bhagavad Geeta to Arjuna was not a mere incident by any means, but a very calculated logical conclusion of worldly teaching to humanity. His timely guidance to Pandavas for appropriate method to kill great warriors was not a mere concoction but revealing of past births of important opponents & their expected nature of death & timing. Complete past life history & curses of all important warriors were exposed at appropriate times, when the death time of each was approaching.

Jayadratha’s death was one such case, when Krishna guided Arjuna to kill him. Seeing the fast approaching sun set, he delayed the sun set by magic (maya or eclipse) & created an illusion as if sun was set & then after eclipse is removed, he asked Arjuna to kill him & transport his head to his father’s lap, killing him also.

Instances of deaths of Karna, Drona, Duryodhana etc..had their own stories. Dharmaraja’s Rajasuya yaga witnessed the death of Sishupala, when he opposed Krishna being respected. Krishna killed him with Sudarshan Chakra, in the midst of dignitaries due to his last chance of 100 mistakes.

Protection of Draupadi in Kaurava Sabha was another historic event. When Dushyasana dragged Draupadi’s sari, neither Pandavas nor assembled dignitaries could come to her rescue. When Draupadi prayed Krishna with single hand & holding the sari in another, Krishna did not come to her rescue. When she prayed with both hands together, Krishna protected her by magic of increasing the length of sari continuously until Dashyasana gave up fully tired. This showed that “ABSOLUTE SURRENDER TO GOD” does protect one in distress.

LORD KRISHNA’S HOROSCOPE ANALYSIS:-

1.Born in Rohini Nakshatra in astami tithi in Taurus Lagna

2.Moon, Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, Saturn(All exalted)

3.Sun in his own house with Venus

4.Venus is lord of 1st & 6th(Behaves more as lagna lord, because of moola trikona)

5.Venus as 1st lord & Sun as 4th lord in own house (kendra & kona)in 4th from lagna

& sandwitched between 2 exalted benefic planets,Jupiter & Mercury & forms several

good yogas.

6.7th house(Scorpio) aspected by exalted Moon & exalted Jupiter.7th & 12th lord Mars, exalted in 9th in mutual aspect with Jupiter(8& 11th lord) & Moon, creates vipareeta Raja yoga in addition to many other Yogas. Krishna had 16108 wives but with sublimated sex energy, due to Venus free from any blemish, due to non interference of Rahu, which is under the control of Saturn. Krishna was with all the wives simultaneously, something that nobody can imagine or evaluate.

7.Moon in Rohini(Moon’s constellation), exalted in lagna, made him mentally strong & powerful. Moon being 3rd lord exalted in lagna & Jupiter, exalted in 3rd in mutual aspect with exalted Mars,

8.Mercury as 2nd & 5th lord exalted in his moola trikona & own house, unaspected by either benefic or malefic made Krishna, the master of 64 Kalas & 14 Vidyas of Ancient India, which was a remarkable outstanding performance by any means.This made him a great intellect of all times surpassing all others.

9.Jupiter 8th & 11th lord exalted in Moon’s house(3rd), made him the youngest of all. Since Jupiter is heavily afflicted by exalted Mars & exalted Saturn, all those born before Krishna were brutally killed by Kamsa(Saturn in 6th-house of uncle)

10.4th lord Sun in own house & aspected by 12th lord Mars, made his mother to be jailed by Kamsa

11.9th lord Saturn exalted in 6th aspecting 12th, made his father to be jailed

12.10th lord Saturn in 6th, along with Rahu(in the house of maternal uncle) & Mars as 7th lord exalted in 9th & aspecting afflicted 6th lord Venus in 4th with 4th lord Sun, makes Krishna to kill Kamsa. It appears imperative that his mother was one of the conditions for this act, since she was imprisoned by Kamsa &Kamsa killed all her 7 children mercilessly.

13.Jupiter, deva guru exalted in 3rd(house of preaching) & Moon, 3rd lord lord exalted in Moon’s constellation, made him preach philosophy of life, a guarded secret of the past, present & the future.

14.Mercury as lord of 2nd(speech) & 5th intelligence, with the support of exalted Moon(strength of mind)& exalted Jupiter(knowledge of the Universe & all 64 kinds of Kalas &14 Vidyas), made him a super intelligent avatar purusha, the highly intellectual personality, 2nd to none. This was the only avatar of God out of 9 avatars, which gave humanity, the complete picture of Universe.

15.Exalted 7th lord(Mars) & exalted 11th lord Jupiter in mutual aspect with each gave Krishna, thousands of wives, who were blessed souls & devotees.

15.Putra karaka Jupiter exalted & Mercury in 5th own house exalted, resulted in birth of several good children.With all these, it remains an unbelievable historic account that Krishna had sublimed sex energy.Whenever one talks about Krishna as incarnation of Lord Vishnu, his human form & actions & emotions are found to be an eye wash, calling it as “Maya” or magic, which cannot be assessed by humans.

16.Since divisional charts cannot be casted due to absence planets degree positions, one cannot judge number of wives & children. In astrology, there are no ways to find thousands of wives or children.The prediction of this type leaves one guessing the essence of astrology. Krishna marrying 16108 women has a story that a rakshasa imprisoned 16108 women princesses(It is difficult to even imagine that number of princesses). Krishna killed that rakshasa & freed all. Society did not accept these women & hence as per their request, Krishna gave them the status of wives.

17.A very striking feature in his horoscope is that except 6th & 1st lord Venus & 4th lord(in own house), all other house lords are exalted. Moon dasa was running at the time of birth, made him strong in will power & courage which enabled him to show his prowess throughout Moon dasa & in subsequent Mars dasa of 7 Years & Rahu dasa for 18 years. All his childhood miracles & killing of rakshasas were before he attained 11 years of age due to Mars dasa & part of Rahu dasa. Rahu(represents Rakshasa) in 6th house,created innumerable enemies from Rakshasas, Saturn in exaltation in 6th in the company of Rahu fuelled the situation for inviting more enemies & crushing . In all probabilities, Mars dasa Rahu bukty would have brought destruction of Rakshasas, before the age of 11.

19.5 planets exalted & 1 planet own house justifies all miracles & unusual things happening. Rahu in 6th with exalted Saturn indicates black magic & miracles.

20.Krishna was always tricky, which was due to 10th lord in 6th

21.His smiling disposition & attractive personality, playing on flute, were all the result of exalted Jupiter, strong position of Sun,Venus in 4th house & strong 3rd house, in addition to exalted Moon in lagna.

LORD RAMA’S HOROSCOPE ANALYSIS

Rama was an embodiment of GOD in human form. He was bent upon meeting the commitments of his father to his 2nd wife Kaikeyi by obeying his order. He did not deter from facing the hands of fate even in the most adverse circumstances. When Krishna had smiling disposition, Rama was always “Gambhir”(Dignified) & was called “Maryada Purusha”. He had no smile in his face. He was always bent upon doing his duties & never deviated from truth.

He was symbolic representation of a true & obedient son of a father, faithful husband of a wife, affectionate & helpful to his brothers, real tie of friendship to those who offered to help him at all times, respect to elders, reverence to Rishis & holy people & a terror to wicked & sinful people.

When Krishna was a terror, miraculous & naughty right from his birth, Rama was a quiet, duty bound & obedient to his parents. Rama was symbolized with bow & arrow, whereas Krishna was symbolized with counch & Sudarshan Chakra. Both were bent upon protecting good & destroying evil, but their approach were modified in tune with the Yuga Dharma.

Krishna claimed himself as”Krishna astu Bhagavan Swayam” & a full or total incarnation of God. While Krishna reveals about himself, Rama never speaks a word about himself & unassuming. Rama avatar was not a full avatar. He was an avatar of GOD Vishnu in simple human form & was a teacher & demonstrator of way of life in theory & practice. His conduct, character & practical way of life was eye opening to one & all. His avatar was tailor made to suit the people of Treta Yuga, but the lessons he left behind applies even to Kali Yuga.

1.Rama was born in Chaitra masa, Navami Tithi in Punarvasu Nakshatra in Cancer.

2.Four Planets Jupiter,Venus,Mars & Saturn were exalted & Moon in his own house.

3.While Mercury was highly elated in 5th own, moola trikona, exalted house in Krishna’s horoscope, it was in Aries(house of Mars) in 10th house in the case of Rama.This is a glaring difference in their horoscopes. Krishna was highly intellectual, philosophic & master of all 64 Kalas,14 Vidyas. Rama did not preach philosophy, did not show extra ordinary talent, magic or miracle which Krishna demonstrated right from his birth. In Krishna’s horoscope,7th & 11th lords exalted & in mutual aspects gave Krishna innumerable wives, whereas in Rama’s horoscope Venus was exalted & aspected by exalted Jupiter(Dispositor of Venus)from lagna, where Moon, lagna lord is in lagna itself, Saturn, 7th lord exalted in 4th, gave Rama a beautiful, loving, affectionate, God fearing, dutiful single wife in contrast.

3.Even though Mars & Jupiter were exalted in both the horoscopes, there were differences with regard to lagna & position of Moon. Moon in Krishna was in Rohini in exalted state in Moon’s constellation, Whereas in Rama’s horoscope, Moon was in Punarvasu, Jupiter’s constellation & is placed along with exalted Jupiter. This made Rama, pious & God fearing, obedient person, whereas Krishna was outgoing, strong willed & courageous.

4.A great feature in Rama’s horoscope is that Jupiter, exalted lord of 6th & 9th is in mutual aspect with exalted Mars, lord of 5th & 10th from both lagna & Moon thus establishing contacts with 1st, 5th, 9th & 10th lord(Best kendras & Trikonas). This has made Rama “Maryada Purusha” of highest moral conduct & duty bound in performing his Dharma & Karma. Jupiter aspecting Sun in 9th house is “RAJA LAKSHANA YOGA”. Royal mansions are shown by Venus & Sun aspected by Jupiter.

5.Mercury as 12th lord & Saturn exalted in 4th made Rama to leave home & live in foreign place in forest life. Saturn is 7th lord, representing Sita. His wife also lived in forest due to aspect of Mercury 12th lord on Saturn.This aspect also separated Rama from Sita.

6.Aspect of exalted Mars & exalted Saturn on Jupiter & Moon separated Rama from his father & wife.This also indicates “SANYASA YOGA”

7.Sun, pitru karaka in pitru sthana & 9th lord Jupiter aspected by exalted Mars & exalted Saturn made Rama’s father to die early.

8.Ketu in 12th house denied bed comforts.

9.Rahu in 6th,made him “Kodanda Sani”. Rahu in 6th invites enemies & destroys them. Ravana & other rakshasas were killed by Rama.

10At the age of 16 Years, Vishwamitra Rishi took Rama to destroy rakshasas, Who were causing havoc to Rishis in their yagas & Penance. This must have happened in Saturn dasa, Rahu Bukty. Saturn is 7th lord exalted in 4th & Rahu in 6th house of enemies. Rahu symbolically represents Rakshasas & their destruction due to placement of Rahu in 6th house of enemies, killed them. Dasarata first refused to send Rama to forest at tender age, but after getting convinced of Rama’s strength as perceived by Rishi, he sent him along with Lakshmana.

11.Having born in Punarvasu Nakshatra, he was running Jupiter dasa at the time of birth. Subsequent dasa was that of Saturn for 19 Years. He got married to Sita, when he was 16 Years old in Saturn dasa/Jupiter Bukty, after Rama destroyed Rakshasas, who were causing troubles to Rishis. Saturn is 7th lord in exaltation in 4th & aspecting lagna, lagna lord Moon & Jupiter aspecting 7th house.Mars as 5th & 10th lord exalted in 7th & in mutual aspect with Moon & Jupiter in lagna. Since 1st, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th & 10th lords have established contacts, marriage to Sita was destined & change of place of residence to Sita to enter royal palace was destined.

12.Mercury dasa, Sun Bukty would have caused the death of Dasaratha. See, Sun pitru karaka in pitru sthana, Mercury in 2nd maraka house from Sun & 9th house(father).

13.Mercury dasa, Mars Bukty would have caused kidnapping of Sita by Ravana. Mars in the 7th house exalted brings troubles to spouse. 12th lord,wherever he sits & aspects the house & the planet therein will bring trouble like kidnapping. Mercury as 12th lord is aspecting exalted 7th lord Saturn in 4th house, causing separation from Rama & denying comforts of house, represented by Mercury’s aspect on 4th house. Here, it may also be construed that Lakshmana(Lord of 3rd Mercury)might have been instrumental to go away from Sita & caused Ravana to come in disguise & cross Lakshman Rekha drawn by Lakshmana.This was due to Sita’s mistaken identity of Ravana in disguise of a Sanyasi, whom Sita wanted to respect. This enabled Ravana to kidnap Sita. All these incidents are pre planned by Ravana, ie sending Maricha in the form of abeautiful golden deer & attracting Sita. Being carried away by the beauty of deer, she asked Rama to fetch the deer. Rama who wanted to fulfil her wish, went behind the deer after asking Lakshmana to take care of Sita. When lord Rama hit the deer, Maricha in the form of deer cried in the voice of Rama & died. After hearing this shout, Sita mistook that Rama was in trouble & asked Lakshmana to go & save him. In spite of assurance from Lakshmana that nothing would have happened to him, she after abusing Lakshmana for crooked intentions insisted & forced Lakshmana to leave the place & protect Rama in trouble. Lakshmana after knowing her plight, reluctantly left the place after he put a “REKHA” in front of her & strictly instructed her not to cross the line or allow anybody inside under any circumstances. But due to Ravana’s trick, Sita mistook Ravana as a real Sanyasi & allowed him inside. This triggered her misfortune when Ravana kidnapped her.

14.Mercury dasa, Rahu Bukty would have caused the destruction of Ravana & other Rakshasas. Rahu in 6th destroys enemies.

15.Ravana had 10 heads gifted by Lord Shiva for his rigorous penance.They symbalised kama, krodha, moha, mada, matsarya, manas,buddhi, chitta, ahankara. Except Buddhi or intellect all others are harmful.10 heads of Ravana controlled his actions & made him perverted & ultimately caused his own destruction in addition to all his followers. Rama silently demonstrated the importance of controlling one’s senses & by killing Ravana, he proved the consequences of blindly obeying & succumbing to senses. Ravana’s 10 heads also depicted his mastery over 6 shastras & 4 Vedas, 64 types of knowledge & all arts of weaponry. But none of these came to his rescue when he was slaved by the senses.

16.Mercury dasa, Jupiter Bukty would have enabled Rama to rescue Sita from the clutches of Ravana & return to Ayodhya. Jupiter is 9th lord exalted in lagna & aspected by exalted 5th & 10th lord Mars from 7th. Since lagna, 4th, 5th, 9th & 10th houses & lords are involved, most of the matters connected with these houses were amicably solved.

17.Under same Mercury dasa, Jupiter Bukty, Sita became pregnant. See Jupiter aspecting 5th lord Mars(exalted).

18.Rama acquired the faithful & reliable friendship of Vibeeshana, brother of Ravana, Sugreeva(Vanara king) & faithful, obedient & ever devoted Hanuman, whose role in whole Ramayana was exemplary. See11th lord from lagna & Moon exalted in 9th & aspected by Deva Guru Jupiter from his exaltation position.

19.5th lord Mars exalted & aspected by exalted Jupiter & own house Moon gave him dutiful, virtuous & prosperous children.

20.Ketu dasa would have brought in separation from Sita & denying of bed comforts. Ketu is in 12th house of both lagna & Moon.There is a proverb in tamil that “Rahu poley koduppan illai, Ketu poley keduppan illai”,which means that Rahu gives plenty(material gains) & Ketu spoils material gains & gives spiritual enlightenment & liberation from shackles of birth & death.

21.Rama asked Lakshmana to leave Sita in Valmiki Ashram under the pretext of a dhobi’s comment that Sita was not pure under the influence of Ravana, when she was kept in Ashoka Vana of Ravana. Even though he knew the purity of Sita, as a common man, he took this decision to prove the world that he was bound by circumstances & planetary influences. Story continues…

Finally, we have to imagine the planetary positions in thousands of years to come to expect the next avatar of Lord Vishnu in the form of”KALKI”. The permutations & combinations will be such that when the planets take up their positions, they would synchronize with the avatar of God & purpose of that avatar. These happen in thousands of years of transits of planets. It is not humanly possible to predict such an event.Whatever may be the form of avatar, one common goal of avatar would be for “Protection of good & virtuous, destruction of evil & re-establishment of law & order.

CONCLUSIONS:-

It is believed for thousands of years, that Lord Rama & Lord Krishna were God incarnations, in “Treta” & “Dwapara Yugas” respectively to establish “Dharma” by annihilating evil. Whereas Lord Rama showed the virtuous way of living through practical demonstration & Lord Krishna opened up the subject of creation of ��Cosmos “ & imparting “True” knowledge through his legendary “Bhagavatgeeta” narrated to Arjuna, only as a channel in the context of “Mahabharata War between Pandavas & Kauravas”. What made the differences in these two Incarnations is the subject for study through an attempt to analyze the horoscopes in the context of human forms, though humanly impossible to give explanations through senses & limited intelligence.

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द्यूतं छलयतामस्मि तेजस्तेजस्विनामहम् | जयोSस्मि व्यवसायोSस्मि सत्त्वं सत्त्ववतामहम् || ३६ || dyūtaṁ chalayatām asmi tejas tejasvinām aham jayo 'smi vyavasāyo 'smi sattvaṁ sattvavatām aham I am also the gambling of cheats, and of the splendid I am the splendor. I am victory, I am adventure, and I am the strength of the strong. There are many kinds of cheaters all over the universe. Of all cheating processes, gambling stands supreme and therefore represents Kṛṣṇa. As the Supreme, Kṛṣṇa can be more deceitful than any mere man. If Kṛṣṇa chooses to deceive a person, no one can surpass Him in His deceit. His greatness is not simply one-sided-it is all-sided. Among the victorious, He is victory. He is the splendor of the splendid. Among enterprising industrialists, He is the most enterprising. Among adventurers, He is the most adventurous, and among the strong, He is the strongest. When Kṛṣṇa was present on earth, no one could surpass Him in strength. Even in His childhood He lifted Govardhana Hill. No one can surpass Him in cheating, no one can surpass Him in splendor, no one can surpass Him in victory, no one can surpass Him in enterprise, and no one can surpass Him in strength. https://gloriousgita.com/verse/en/10/36 https://bhagavad-gita.org/Gita/verse-10-34.html https://bookchanges.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Bg-Chapter-10-diff.htm https://youtube.com/c/HearSrilaPrabhupada https://www.bhagavad-gita.us/famous-reflections-on-the-bhagavad-gita/ #bhagavatam #srimadbhagavatam #vishnu #vishnupuran #harekrishna #harekrsna #harekrishna #harekrisna #prabhupada #bhagavadgita #bhagavadgitaasitis #bhagavadgītā #srilaprabhupada #srilaprabhupad #srilaprabhupadaquotes #asitis #india #indian #wayoflife #religion #goals #goaloflife #spiritual #bhakti #bhaktiyoga #chant #prasadam #picoftheday #photo #beautiful #usa https://sites.google.com/view/sanatan-dharma https://m.facebook.com/HDG.A.C.Bhaktivedanta.Svami.Srila.Prabhupada.Uvaca/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CqPqp5WIKLF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Krishna always places devotees in our lives who inspire us and provide insights into how we can deepen our practice, no matter our circumstances. ### Remaining Humble and Grateful: The Heart of Bhakti While the material world encourages pride and possession, Krishna shows us the transformative power of humility. When He rectifies Indra’s pride, it’s not punitive but rather a compassionate effort to bring him back into harmony. Krishna’s dealings with us are similarly compassionate, helping us reflect on our lives and turn back toward sincere devotion, even if we occasionally falter. Even when we encounter challenges or experience doubts, Krishna patiently guides us back to the essence of bhakti. The scriptures remind us that even a flawed approach in devotion is far more valuable than a perfectly executed material pursuit. Krishna’s love for His devotees transcends any of their shortcomings, and His invitation for surrender — as given in the Gita — assures that He will free us from all burdens if we simply rely on Him. ### Worship in the Present: A Legacy of Simplicity and Sincerity The simplicity of the Govardhana Puja reminds us that Krishna does not require elaborate rituals or unattainable perfection. What He values is our intent, our heartfelt offerings, and our sincere effort to honor Him. As the Vraja-vasis worshipped Govardhana Hill with flowers, food, and songs, they demonstrated that real devotion is not in ritual complexity but in the authenticity of the offering. Krishna’s approach — inviting us to simply "vote" for Him through our devotion — assures us that bhakti is inclusive and accessible. Whether through chanting, hearing sacred teachings, or performing simple acts of service, each of us can contribute to our spiritual growth and express our love for Krishna. In the words of Srila Prabhupada, following Krishna’s plan brings unexpected rewards, often far greater than our personal agendas. If we try to redirect Krishna’s arrangements for us, we may find ourselves entangled in unfulfilled pursuits. But when we align with His purpose, surrendering to His guidance, we experience the profound fulfillment of a life rooted in bhakti. By placing our “vote” in Krishna’s favor through sincere and simple devotion, we gradually come to realize that nothing extra is needed. Krishna Himself becomes our guide, our protector, and our fulfillment. This is the heart of bhakti: a life directed with purpose, centered on love, and filled with the grace of Krishna.

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themovieblogonline · 4 months ago

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Anticipating “Krishna”: A Divine Epic by Sagar Pictures

When you hear the name Sagar Pictures, your mind probably drifts to the iconic 1987 TV serial, Ramayana, or the award-winning film, 1971 The Film. These folks know how to weave a legendary tale, and they're back with another epic, this time focusing on Lord Krishna. A Cinematic Journey to the Divine The creators of Ramayana are set to produce a mega-film and web series adaptation of Srimad Bhagavatam. The project is bound to be grand, featuring a PAN-Indian star cast and backed by a leading international VFX company. The details are still under wraps, but the anticipation is already sky-high. Lord Krishna is a central figure in Hindu mythology. He is known for his blue skin, enchanting flute music, and mischievous nature. Krishna’s life is a tapestry of heroic deeds, divine wisdom, and romantic escapades. He plays a pivotal role in the Mahabharata and delivers the Bhagavad Gita's profound teachings. His stories range from his childhood miracles to his role as a charioteer and guide in the Kurukshetra War. Srimad Bhagavatam: The Source Material Srimad Bhagavatam is one of Hinduism's eighteen great Puranas, focusing on Krishna's life and deeds. It is revered for its narrative of Krishna's childhood, his youthful escapades, and his profound spiritual teachings. This ancient text is a cornerstone of Vaishnavism and has inspired countless artistic and cultural works. The upcoming adaptation aims to bring these timeless stories to a global audience, blending traditional narratives with cutting-edge visual effects. Sagar Pictures teaming up with an international VFX company is like adding an extra dollop of butter to your popcorn and it just makes everything better. This collaboration promises a visual spectacle that will bring Krishna’s divine leelas to life in unprecedented ways. Imagine Krishna lifting the Govardhana hill or his playful rasleelas, all rendered in stunning CGI. What We Can Expect Based on the creators' track record, we can expect a faithful yet grandiose adaptation. The storytelling will likely stay true to the essence of the Srimad Bhagavatam, but with a modern twist. The visual effects will play a crucial role, transforming mythological events into visually breathtaking sequences. This adaptation aims to cater not just to Indian audiences but to global viewers who are curious about Indian mythology. As we wait for more details about this ambitious project, the excitement is palpable. Whether you're a mythology buff or just someone who enjoys epic tales, the upcoming Krishna film and series promise to be a visual and narrative treat. In conclusion, Sagar Pictures is set to create a cinematic marvel with their adaptation of Srimad Bhagavatam. With a blend of stellar cast, cutting-edge VFX, and timeless stories, Krishna is poised to become a landmark in mythological adaptations. Keep an eye out for more updates on this divine project. A Glimpse into Krishna's History Krishna, one of Hinduism's most beloved deities, embodies divinity and playfulness. His life is filled with miracles, teachings, and adventures. From lifting mountains to delivering the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna's legacy continues to inspire. The Srimad Bhagavatam chronicles Krishna's life, from his childhood to his role in the Mahabharata. This sacred text has been a source of spiritual guidance and inspiration for centuries, offering a blend of mythology and philosophy. So, gear up for Krishna, a journey into the divine, brought to life by the legends behind Ramayana. This project promises to be as enchanting and epic as the tales it seeks to tell. Read the full article

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tamrata · 5 months ago

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Discover the divine beauty of Govardhana Kannan mural paintings from Tamrata. Each piece captures the enchanting tale of Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill, rendered in vibrant colors and intricate details. Perfect for enhancing your home decor, these murals bring a touch of spirituality and elegance to any space. Transform your walls into a masterpiece with Tamrata's exquisite Govardhana Kannan murals, blending traditional art with contemporary charm.

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"O son of Nanda Maharaja! Where are you all now? Are you just on the hill of Govardhana, or are you under the trees on the bank of the Yamuna? Where are you?”

Śrī Sada Gosvāmī Astaka

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chikucab21 · 8 months ago

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Best Place to visit in Mathura

One name which dwells in the heart of every Indian since childhood is “Shri Krishna”, and one place that is on the checklist of people to visit at least once in their lifetime is “Mathura”.

Mathura is one of the “Sapta puri”, seven sacred places of the Hindus as it is the birthplace of Shri Krishna. It is called Mokshyadayni Tirth. It is a place of devotion, emotion, euphoria, and miracles. Millions of people worldwide visit Mathura annually to celebrate Holi, as it is the city's most well-known festival. Lathmar Holi and Phoolon ki Holi are the most spectacular and vibrant celebrations of Mathura which can't be experienced anywhere else in the world. Come, and witness the magic of Mathura with Chiku Cabs. Keep your worries aside, finding a good cab in Mathura is no longer a nightmare, Chiku Cab is there for you.

BEAUTY OF MATHURA

Defining the beauty of Mathura would be like showing light to the sun. The divine Beauty of Mathura does not need any words or phrases to be described, even the trees and leaves of Mathura whisper serenity and solace. There are a plethora of places to be visited in Mathura to experience its magic, here are the top 5 places that are the soul of this city

I) Krishna Janmasthan Temple

The temple is of great significance as it is the birthplace of Lord Krishna. This temple is built around the prison cell in which Shri Krishna’s parents Mata Devaki and Vasudeva were imprisoned. Let this magnificent temple be the first destination of your Mathura trip.

II) Dwarkadheesh Temple

This temple is dedicated to Shri Dwarkadheesh, who is a form of Shri Krishna known as Dwarkanath, portrayed in a black marble idol. It is known as one of the holiest temples in Mathura, it is famous all over the country for its splendid architecture and paintings. Do not miss this place if you want to adore the richness of the culture of Mathura.

III) Prem Mandir

This exquisite temple of this captivating city is dedicated to Radha Krishna and Sita Ram. Multifarious Leelas of Shri Krishna and Rasik saints are depicted beautifully all over the wall of the main temple. Surrounded by alluring gardens and eye-catching fountains, the temple houses life-size depictions of four Leelas of Shri Krishna which are - Govardhan Leela, Raas Leela, Kaliya Naag Leela and Jhulan Leela. Ask your Chiku cab driver to take you to this beautiful spot of devotion and charm.

IV)Shri Radha Rani Temple

This temple is dedicated to the Goddess Radha, she is worshipped here along with Shri Krishna. Barsana is the birthplace of Shri Radharani, she was born and brought up here and Shri Krishna used to come to Barsana to meet her. This temple holds high value and importance for the people of India. You must visit his temple to experience the warmth and love of this place. Chiku Cab drivers are well aware of the routes and history of this exquisite temple.

V) Govardhan Hills

Govardhan Hills is a sacred site in Mathura and is considered a pious site because it is believed that Shri Krishna is embodied in the earth of the hills Of Govardhan. It is also called Mount Govardhana and Giriraj. Chiku cab offers a hassle-free ride to this exemplary site.

Cab In Mathura

Chiku Cab offers a wide range of services in Mathura, which can be customized according to your needs and preferences. Their cabs are easily available for hire at any hour of the day. If you wish to explore the nook and cranny of the city, the best way to do this is by choosing Chiku cab services. Their cabs are well-sanitized, clean, and comfortable with all the basic amenities. Their drivers are not only experienced and skilled but also knowledgeable guides of the local destinations.

Chiku Cabs ensures that you get to feel the essence of Mathura in a budget-friendly and convenient way. Their customer return rate and clients’ reviews speak volumes about their extraordinary services in this holy city.

What makes Chiku Cabs the best cab service provider in Mathura?

Skilled Drivers - They have courteous chauffeurs who deliver top-notch quality service. Their drivers possess very good knowledge of the routes and, hence, can guide you throughout the trip.

Budget-friendly fare - Chiku cabs provide their services at nominal rates without making a hole in your pocket.

Secure ride - Their real-time tracking facility gives you much-needed security while traveling.

Pick-up facility - Chiku Cabs provides door-to-door pickup services which saves their customers from the hassle of walking miles in adverse weather conditions to hire a cab.

Sanitized cabs- Booking a cab with them ensures a sanitized cab before every drive. You can trust them with your well-being.

Excellent Service Track Records - They are one of the most trusted cab service providers in India They keep getting amazing reviews from their clients and their customer return rate is outstanding.

Hygiene conscious - Chiku Cabs do not compromise your health and hygiene at any cost. They provide hygienic cabs with clean seat covers.��

Cabs with 24x7 Service availability - They are available 24*7 to entertain their customers. You can avail of their service anywhere at any time without any hassle.

Huge variety of choices - Chiku Cabs offers great variety in its fleet with the facility. You can choose a cab according to your wishes and needs.

Seating capacity - Tourists traveling in large groups can book tempo travelers with Chiku Cab without a second thought. They have many tempo travelers in their fleet with multiple seating capacities.

Are you pondering over taxi services in Mathura?

Are you looking for the best taxi service in Mathura? No need to look further, when you can get it at your doorstep Chiku Cabs is known as a prominent taxi service provider in Mathura with its top-notch services cost-effectively. You can travel anywhere in and around Mathura and hire a taxi service in Mathura not only for round trips but also for one-way trips. Their on-time pickups, smart navigation, clean taxis, and professional chauffeurs make them the right choice for your trip to Mathura. You are bound to have a good on-road experience with Chiku cab taxi in Mathura.

DO YOU NEED A CAR IN MATHURA?

Forget about wasting your precious time searching for a suitable car to rent to explore Mathura, Chiku Cabs not only provides taxis but also a huge variety of cars with extraordinary facilities. Stop worrying about cars on rent in Mathura, let Chiku cabs handle all your commuting concerns. They are popular for providing luxurious car rides with high-class services. Whether you're looking to hire a small car, SUV, van, or any other luxury car. Chiku Cab deals with all kinds of cars and offers customized plans according to their customer's requirements. You can hire the car at your convenience in a few simple steps without making a hole in your pocket.

WHY SHOULD YOU HIRE CARS WITH CHIKU CABS IN MATHURA?

Chiku Cabs is a leading and the most trusted company because of its authenticity, transparency, and excellence in services. Some of the major highlights of its facilities are

● 24×7 services all year round.

● �� Complete Online Booking service ANYWHERE AT ANY TIME.

● Door-to-door pickup and drop

● Well-trained and knowledgeable chauffeurs.

● well-maintained cars with car fresheners, tissue papers, and first aid kits.

● Mobile / SMS notification to passengers on the status of drivers and bookings.

Transparency of bookings, billings, and tracking

How to book a cab with Chiku Cabs in Mathura?

Chiku Cabs makes cab booking in Mathura, a very simple and easy process with its user-friendly interface and 24*7 availability. excellent taxi services at affordable prices allow their clients to enjoy their services with open heart.

To book a cab with Chiku Cabs in Mathura, you can visit our website www.chikucabs.com or you can also book through our smartphone application “Chiku Cabs”

Follow the simple steps given below to complete the booking process:

1. Visit our website or download our smartphone application.

2. Choose your desired choice of booking.

3. Enter your desired pick-up time and location.

4. Choose a cab according to your needs and budget.

5. Proceed to the payment options page, and select from prepaid, partially paid, or postpaid modes.

6. Make your payment securely by your preferred mode of payment such as credit card, debit card, wallet, mobile payment, or net banking.

7. Once your booking is confirmed, you will get the details of your cab.

8 . You can complete the booking process over call also, call us at 8448445504 and our executives will assist you with the booking procedure.

Booking with Chiku Cab is fuss-free and convenient.

Some common FAQs :

1) What are the benefits of online cab booking?

Ans: Online cab booking saves you time and money. It not only helps you get the best prices but also gives you the option of eWallets, of paying through various payment options (like debit cards, credit cards, eWallets, etc.). You can easily compare prices and choose categories of cabs according to your preferences.

2): Is it safe to book a cab for night travel in Mathura?

Ans: Yes, Chiku cab is safe to be booked for night travel in Mathura.

3) Is customer support available 24/7?

Ans: Yes, Chiku Cab has a 24/7 customer support team to assist you without any fuss.

4) Is it safe to book a taxi online with Chiku Cab in Mathura?

Ans: Yes, it is perfectly safe to book a taxi online by Chiku Cab.

5)What is the cancellation policy for Mathura cab bookings?

Ans: You can cancel your booking without any charges for up to 24 hours

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