Lord Krishna's Incarnation Day part four
The celebration of Śrī Kṛṣṇa's divine birth is observed through devotion, discourse, and performance. When ignorance spreads, songs of his childhood pastimes are sung. His birth and actions are entirely divine, a complete incarnation to protect dharma and devotees. He is the teacher of the Gītā, encompassing all paths of knowledge, devotion, and yoga. His life is a symbol of completeness, from his playful youth to his role as a universal protector. The event includes devotional singing, dramatic performances of his pastimes, and the distribution of sanctified food. The chanting of the holy name is emphasized as the supreme means for spiritual attainment in this age.
"Whenever there is a decline in dharma and a rise in adharma, at that time I manifest myself."
"The Hare Kṛṣṇa Mahāmantra is the name of Bhagavān, so powerful that when this name is chanted, even the greatest obstacles are overcome."
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Flute music on Lord Krishna's Incarnation Day
A time for peace is found through mantra and music. The title originates from an experience of subtle inner stillness, where mental arguments ceased, leaving only peace. A spontaneous wish for universal happiness arose in that silence. The recording project aims to share this peace, allowing others to practice with mantras and experience the effect. The process itself revealed the mantra's power through focused attention during recording. The shared practice is a step toward bringing people closer together. The occasion is marked by devotional music aligned with the spiritual mood.
"After about ten minutes, I realized that my inner thinking, the internal arguments, were not there anymore."
"The purpose of this CD: to help us practice with it... and experience that peace."
Lord Krishna's Incarnation Day part one
The thread of spiritual practice is given and must be continuously passed forward. Water purifies the body and mind. One must drink water with the right hand, take breaths, and give everything away, transferring it forward. The body is a vessel for the soul, which provides guidance and protection in all directions. Ritual actions like offering flowers, water, and chants must be performed with devotion. Performing pūjā resolves obstacles. The lineage and gotra connect the practitioner to the tradition. All actions are for attaining peace, removing difficulties, and fulfilling desires through divine grace.
"Transfer it forward, keep learning ahead."
"First, break the protective lock; look towards the east direction."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Flute music on Lord Krishna's Incarnation Day
A time for peace is found through mantra and music. The title originates from an experience of subtle inner stillness, where mental arguments ceased, leaving only peace. A spontaneous wish for universal happiness arose in that silence. The recording project aims to share this peace, allowing others to practice with mantras and experience the effect. The process itself revealed the mantra's power through focused attention during recording. The shared practice is a step toward bringing people closer together. The occasion is marked by devotional music aligned with the spiritual mood.
"After about ten minutes, I realized that my inner thinking, the internal arguments, were not there anymore."
"The purpose of this CD: to help us practice with it... and experience that peace."
Lord Krishna's Incarnation Day part two
A joyful celebration on the auspicious occasion of Lord Krishna's incarnation day takes place in Jadan Ashram. Sri Krishna is considered to be one of the most popular human incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Born more than 5000 years ago in Mathura city, the revered God of Hindu religion and his teachings hold immense relevance till date. Janmashtami is the joyful celebration of Lord Krishna's birth. Major celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami takes place at midnight as Krishna is said to have made his divine appearance in that hour. Whole day and night, fasting, bhajans, pujas and many other rituals mark Janmashtami celebrations in India.
