Lord Krishna in Gita
Human life in the Kali Yuga is full of unprincipled, immoral, and anti-scientific behavior. Virtue and righteousness are rare. People are egotistic, materialistic, and self-centered.
It is a disturbing time when people are not interested in thinking over their decisions and actions; the lack of peace and order on this earth is apparent.
If we carefully observe life around us, it is easy to see how its negative effects are living in so many people. Our world and the news on it are full of conflicts between people and countries. Hatred, greed, jealousy, and other bad emotions seem to be gaining ground. The levels of violence and crime are rising. Swindling, frauds and dishonest business dealings are a common sight in every part of the globe. The impression of having a protector or honest support disappears soon from the mind when it comes to business. The tendency to do something illegal is easily accepted among many people as a normal act. Even the world of sports, where once there was so much positive energy and enthusiasm, has become so entangled with every possible disadvantage that it is just impossible to feel the slightest respect or any confidence in this field.
Lord Krishna says in the Gita:
निर्गुण अश्वत्थाय चाप्यहं योगी पाण्डव:
"One who is unattached to worldly possessions and who does not wish to be considered great, who is free from a false ego, and who is sincere in his service to Me, is a yogi in the true sense of the word, O Arjuna." (Bhagavad-Gita 4).
Lord Krishna said in the Gita, “Material happiness is not lasting but that which comes through devotion to Me is steadfast.
The mischievous demon Kali puts great pressure on the human body, mind, and intelligence in Kaliyuga. As a result, the human being has to undergo very difficult situations. The human life becomes so jeopardized that the child, who was once protected by his mother and father, has now to protect himself for his survival. By this time, all the good and pious sons of the previous Yugas have already left their mortal bodies. Thus, the new generation of Kaliyuga starts with a completely different kind of mentality and behavior from those who were there in previous Yugas.
The people of Kaliyuga are dazzled by materialistic pleasure and they are constantly eager to get more and more of it. Therefore, they have little time to understand the sufferings of others, or to feel sympathy for them.
Wealth is not a hindrance
According to the Supreme Lord, Arjuna, We have decorated the whole world with Maya and transitory pleasures, only a few prudent people transcend it.
Many people have accumulated a lot of wealth but they are very unhappy and their lives are unfulfilled. Why is this so? It is because they did not accumulate the wealth that is going to stand them in good stead in the long run. If you have money but no spiritual wealth, your life will not be enriched - it will be impoverished. This is the reason why Lord Krishna says, "You may be the richest man in the world, but if you have no spiritual wealth your life will be empty and unfulfilled."
Lord Krishna says that the purpose of man's birth is to acquire spiritual wealth. If you miss this opportunity, what was the point of your birth? You will have only wasted time and energy. You must find out what God wants you to do, what path He wants you to follow, and then tread that path sincerely by doing your Karmas (duties) dedicated to Him.
Their wealth is all spiritual, and they don’t squander it. Even while producing wealth, a wise man knows the spiritual truth: All wealth ultimately comes from God.
In Kaliyuga, people are fond of worldly pleasures and wealth, as they are the only source to fulfill their craving. The more one has, the more he wants. It is considered as mundane bliss since you can’t keep it with you after death. So the best way to use our life is to follow the instructions of Lord Krishna, and by doing so we can achieve eternal bliss. To take shelter in a dhyana— a spiritual master— is the best method to reach out to God.
God knows the fate of man and so, he always plans to save him from the mess created by his past Karma.
The power of devotion is so immense that a person who is full of devotion has no fear of anything, not even Kali Yuga; the longest and darkest time in history, where many people undergo immense suffering.
There will be darkness everywhere and the animal kingdom will vanish from this earth.
There will be so much bloodshed that people will be frightened.
Maya the secretary of God
The word, Maya, is derived from two words ‘mai’ and ‘ya’. ‘Mai’ means illusion and ‘ya’ means mother. Maya is the illusion that appears as a mother to us. It is like a mother who is supposed to look after her kids but, in reality, she harms them.
Maya is spread all over the world. In our present-day world, the hard-earned money of a man who is engrossed in a career, or an official who is seeking an elevation in his status, or a youngster who is seeking success and acceptance, has to be spent on the luxurious lifestyle. Even if someone wants to get rid of the illusionary pleasures, life forces everyone to remain where he is.
Kaliyuga is the age where people forget God and start worshipping materialistic things. This is the reason for them to forget about their originality and divine nature. Maya, who is the secretary of God, makes everyone attached to materialistic pleasures.
If one does not surrender to the will of God completely, he has to be bound by Maya (illusionary world) even after that. If one does not take refuge in God, he has to be trapped in Maya. Nothing is independent of the illusory energy of God and everything depends upon it.
It is the era of Kaliyuga which is divided into four parts: Satya, Treta, Dvapar, and Kali. In Satya Yuga, there was no corruption of any kind and people were virtuous. The Satyuga is also known as Krita Yuga. In the next Treta Yuga, the Lord had to incarnate Himself as Rama to eradicate Ravana’s arrogance. Dvapar Yuga was ruled by Lord Krishna and in Kaliyuga also, we have the blessings of Lord Krishna in the form of Diani Vishnu. So, in this age, God has manifested Himself in a different form to give salvation to His faithful devotees by testing them. It is called ‘Vaishnava Avataara’.
It is the Kaliyug and the whole world is running after illusions. All are getting drowned in the waves of Maya, except a few who have surrendered themselves to God and are chanting His name.
So many saints, sages, prophets, and the like tried to save humanity by taking them towards God but in the end, they went on to achieve only two things; one is to get God named into their heart, and second, to be remembered in the history as an exceptional personality.
The world is a place where you can find anything that you desire. The mightiest of the mighty and the poorest of the poor stay together in this world, it is a place where there exists both hell and heaven.
One might go to golden houses after doing little works while the other, who has spent all his life doing selfless deeds, go to hell. This happens because God gives different ‘favors’ on the basis of ‘good’ or ‘bad’ karma.
This is an illusion, a play, it is Maya. It is not eternal but it is beautiful in its own way. It is like a lovely toy that God throws towards humans to entertain them, just like a parent gives toys to their children to play with and enjoy.
True devotees make use of this opportunity itself to seek God’s company wholeheartedly. They chant God’s name and devote their lives to His devotion.
Nothing is eternal in this world except the soul. Lord Krishna says in Bhagavadgita that the pleasure and pain we experience in this world are only illusionary effects of Maya. The wise can see through the illusion and can find the right path to God. But people give more importance to the illusion and believe it’s real. They do not feel any pain when they cause distress to others. Rather they feel pleasure and pride. They forget that they are passing through a short period of birth, life, and death. They forget that they need to return to God. They think only about their family, wealth, fame, lust, anger. They break relationships with others for more wealth, for more ownership, for more power over others, for more control over others.
We all know that we have come from God and have to return to Him. But we have forgotten our originality as everyone is busy with materialistic pleasures. Maya (illusion) has made everyone forget the right path in life.
Receiving lord Krishna blessings
In Kaliyuga, the world moves around materialistic pleasures, which ultimately result in suffering. Krishna reminds us that ignorance is our greatest enemy and the source of all materialistic excitements. Therefore, the wise man should always focus on attaining true knowledge, which is to know and realize Lord Krishna.
Taking our cue from this spiritual teaching of Lord Krishna, we introduce you to a path to achieve ultimate happiness in Kaliyuga through this book. All the religious scriptures of Vedic literature lay stress on this path to make your life comfortable and successful.
In this Kaliyuga, the Lord is present in His four-armed form, the most beloved of all forms to children and the elderly. With these four arms, He holds a disc (chakra), conch shell (shankha), a lotus flower (Padma), and a mace (Gada). He wears a crown, is decked with ornaments, and has a blue complexion. He’s fair in color, decorated with a necklace of Tulasi beads, and He’s sitting on His famous blue peacock throne. Therefore, devote yourself to making your and your loved one’s life comfortable, but do not forget God’s glories. Chant His holy name and serve humanity by performing austerities for the sake of others, making their lives comfortable. Also, practice true renunciation in Kaliyuga through devotion to Lord Krishna while transcending the toys created by Him.
As stated earlier in this article, chanting is the easiest, most effective, and quickest way to attain pure devotion. It should be done with utmost care and attention, without distractions. It should be constantly performed in solitude and with great love and compassion for all living entities, especially Lord Krishna.
Krishna's Consciousness
The present age is called Kali-yuga, or the age of quarrel. For a person who has developed a little awareness of Krishna consciousness, this age is especially important because it is an opportunity to advance in Krishna consciousness and thus return home, back to Godhead.
An example that illustrates this fact is the story of Ajamila. Ajamila was a big businessman who had many followers and assistants working for him. He was having sex with his wife day and night, very regularly, but he had no interest in spiritual topics or God-consciousness.
Nevertheless, Ajamila was the best of devotees, and Krishna was always with him. Lord Krishna is the spiritual master of all living entities; therefore Ajamila could not be separated from Him. Lord Krishna is full and we are part—so part and parcel of Lord Krishna have no business to live away from Him.
A Person of tolerance, contentment, self-control, and who is fully engaged in the service of God with full enthusiasm is very dear to the Lord.
The above statement has been taken from the Bhagavad Gita, the Holy Scripture of Hindus.
Krishna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead: the spiritual master of all living beings that reside within this universe.
Krishna is the supreme master of all living beings who descend to this material world from time to time as His incarnations and enjoy the fruits of their past karma. But Krishna’s descent to the material world is not like that of an ordinary tourist; rather it is for the welfare of all living beings. It is not possible for us to know exactly when Krishna descends in His next incarnation as a human being, therefore in order to be always prepared for such an event, a Hindu keeps himself always engaged in Krishna by serving his spiritual master and Krishna.
In Kaliyuga, the noblest and rarest devotee of Lord Krishna is a self-controlled person, who has a strong interest in devotion, and whose mind is constantly engaged in the loving service of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. He is tolerant of all living entities, and he is always cheerful. The devotee is free from anxieties or fears because he knows for sure that there is no cause for lamentation. The devotee has great determination and is very gentle and forbearing. He has control over his mind, emotions, and senses. The devotee does not lose patience or composure when troubled by various obstacles; rather, he earnestly worships the lotus feet of the Personality of Godhead. The devotee is completely free from envy and jealousy; therefore he is able to see everything favorably and with good understanding. He is always optimistic about pleasing the Lord and gradually advancing in Krishna's consciousness.
How does a person easily get a place in Radhakrishna's charan
During the Kali-yuga, a person can be protected from all kinds of danger and live a fully prosperous life when he/she is blessed by Lord Krishna.
If a person has any of the following problems then he is advised to chant Lord Krishna's name and read Sri Hari Kathamrita daily for getting his blessings.
Chanting Lord Krishna's name is one of the easiest ways to be blessed by him in kali yuga. Chant "Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare
Hare Rama, Hare Rama Rama Rama, Hare Hare" with clear pronunciation.
Let me explain to you, that whatever sufferings you are experiencing in your life right now, it is because of some bad deeds, which you had done in a past life or previous births. If you want to see a change in your life, then first you have to change yourself from the inside, which means you have to serve the poor and suffer people in your society. If you want to achieve any goal in this world, then you have to pray to Lord Krishna first. There are lots of people in this world who don't believe in Lord Krishna, as they think that he does not exist or there is no proof about him. But, I would like to tell them that Lord Krishna is real and we can get his grace by doing few simple steps.
With the change in kaliyuga, the world has become a place where those who worship Lord Krishna are at a great loss, and those who don't worship Lord Krishna are at a big profit.
The evils of Kaliyuga are prevalent all over the world. People are increasingly getting ignorant about the eternal and ultimate goal of life: attainment of self-realization or God-realization.
