From Vrindavan to Mathura
Srimad Bhagavatam – Canto X, Part 3
October 2009
Our resident acharya, Br. Uddhav Chaitanya has resumed discourses on Srimad Bhagawatam at Chinmaya Saaket. The essence of Srimad Bhagavatam is in Canto X – we can truly believe that as we listen to the Lord’s leela. Lord Krishna’s childhood touches every listener to fill our bosom with bhakti (devotion) As Yashoda maiya (mother), you can feel the pangs of separation with the mere thought of Him leaving Vrindavan and going to Mathura. As a father (Nand baba) or birth parents (Vasudev and Devaki), you cannot but bask in His glories as He eradicates adharma (lawlessness) by killing Kamsa and other demons. As a Gopi (childhood friend) you are completely enamored by His charms; yet, you definitely want to (playfully) let Him know about how upset you are by His sudden departure to Mathura!
In spite of being the Lord of the Universe, Shri Krishna goes through the rites and rituals prescribed in the Hindu culture by Sanatana Dharma. After His Upanayanam (thread ceremony) He goes to Gurukul (school) in Sandeepany to complete his education. He then returns to Mathura and fulfills his duties to rebuild the city and protect its citizens
If your schedule permits you, please come and bask in these stories of Lord Krishna that are not only entertaining, but also have a lot of deep underlying meanings within it.
