The attractive, dynamic qualities of the soul tend to remain static in the material world because of the soul's marriage with inert matter. As a result, the thrill of material relationships diminishes quickly. We grow bored seeing the same faces day in and day out. But God or Lord Krishna is never boring, for His transcendental qualities are ever fresh and ever expanding.
In the Vedas it is stated that even if the scientists could count all the grains of sand on a beach or all the atoms in the universe, they could never estimate even one drop of God’s blissful, all-attractive features. Our authoritative bonafide Vedic texts offer an illuminating summary of Lord Krishna’s spiritual qualities. By studying this great work in a spirit of devotion, we can enhance our appreciation for the Lord and thus develop the desire to know His sublime friendship.
No one is more appreciative or reciprocative than Lord Krishna, as shown in His dealings with His friends. Once, a poor brahmana named Sudama offered Krishna a few grains of rice. Because Sudama was penniless, he was unable to present his Lord with a valuable gift, as was his desire, but because his humble offering was saturated with love, Krishna eagerly accepted it and ate it with great delight. Out of deep gratitude, Krishna reciprocated with Sudama by giving him more opulence than can be imagined even by the wealthiest person in this world, and in the end Sudama was granted entrance into Krishna’s spiritual abode.
Hearing about Lord Krishna’s limitless capacity for appreciating and reciprocating the love of His devotees and serving Him with love and devotion, can inspire us to rekindle our friendship with Him. This is the secret to developing the all blissful, eternal bond of divine friendship with the Supreme.
Article by:
H.G. Mathura Vasi Devi Dasi
(Meghna Choudhury)
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