In God's Name

Sound must have Divine characteristic, Krsna, Hari, these sounds are nirguna and Divine.

Sabdha brahma nama-krsna vaikuntha-
nama-grahane asesagha haram viduh.

The name must be of finite characteristic that can take away all that is undesirable in us.

The name must have a spiritual conception not mere physical imitation, that can be produced only by the help of the lip and tongue. Krsna-nama, Hari-nama, Visnu, Narayana, all these are Vaikuntha-nama, it is necessary that They have spiritual existence, that is all in all. They must have spiritual depth, not imitation. Physical imitation is not the name proper. Not sabdha-brahma. Only the imitation sound may come out, but not depth. So name means nama-brahma, nama-krsna, name means it must have some spiritual background or spiritual truth to be distributed through the physical sound. Just like a pill in homeopatic medicine, the pill is not the medicine. It may be Nux-vomica, Belladona or anything else, but the globule is not the medicine. So sound is not Krsna, but Krsna is within.

The name must be surcharged with the spirit , and that spirit is not of mundane character. That is not found even in the Sankara school, or the Mayavadi school, because their faith is that the name is not confined within the jurisdiction of the physical, but it is only mental, sattva-guna. That is also product of this maya, misconception. That is their misunderstanding. So, those that think, that Hari-nama, Krsna-nama, Siva-nama all are one and the same, like the Rama-Krsna Mission or the Sankara school teach like that. But that idea originates in the plane of misunderstanding. So suddha-nama must have it’s original form in nirguna-bhumika, far beyond the area of the misconception of maya. The influence of maya is applicable up to Viraja, then Brahmaloka, then Paravyoma. The real name must have it’s origin from Paravyoma, and Krsna-nama is originating from Goloka, the most original plane of the whole existence. To be really Krsna-nama it must have it’s origin in the highest plane of Vrndavana.

Nama-akara, the mere physical sound is not the name proper. The real name is necessary for us not only to get out of this world of maya or misunderstanding, but for the attainment of the service of Krsna in Vrndavana. That can lift us - the name which has it’s origin in the Vrndavana plane - only that can take us there. Otherwise, if the spirit in the name, the sound, is of any other type it may take us to that mundane place only. It is quite scientific, not unreasonable.

So a mere word is not the name. The meaning and the gist of meaning, the deep conception of the meaning, that is everything - all in all. It is all important to serve our purpose.

- Sri Srila Bhakti Rakshak Sridhar Dev-Goswami Maharaj -

Dharmakshetra.com is dedicated to The Grandfather of the Pandavas, Son of Parasara Muni and Great Grandson of Sage Vasishtha Muni .

"The Master"
Krishna Dvaipayana Vyasa

Krishna Dvaipayana Vyasa also had a son born from Vatikaa named Sukadev. Sukadev recited from memory the history of the great Ksatriya kings to Pariksit Maharaj during a period of seven days and seven nights. That wonderful work is the ripened fruit of all the Vedic literature of which Krishna Dvaipayana Vyasa compiled. Vyasa was also present when his son Sukadeva narrated, what we call today, the Srimad Bhagavatam or Bhagwat for short. Thousands of saintly persons were present to hear the Bhagwat from the young 16 year old Saint. One such person was Suta Goswami who later at Naimisaranya recited the Bhagwat, for the benefit of all mankind.

In the spirit of the great masters like Viswamitra and Veda Vyasa, AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Maharaj spent many many years translating the Bhagwat into English from Sanskrit(the language of the Gods), then at an advanced age traveled around the world with the message of Vyasa to all those who would lend an ear. -AJD

Examples Part V

Words of Action

With Examples From Vedic Literature
Part V

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Clever

Definition - mentally quick and resourceful
Synonyms - skillful, talented, adroit, cunning, ingenious

An example of clever is found in Sri Vidagdha-Madhava, Act one, text 33(f). Lalita delivers a letter from Radharani to Krishna. Both Madhu-mangal and Krishna have clever things to say. Madhu-mangal says: “Lalita, what is the use of this leaf, simply full of letters? Better you give us a leaf with sugar on it.” Krishna says: “Friend, please read the letter. This letter is a cup full of nectar for our ears.”

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Lamentation

Definition - passionate expression of grief, regret.

An example of lamentation is found in Sri Lalita-Madhava, Act 3 Verse 6. Vrinda says! “ If Akrura takes Mukunda to Mathura city, for what purpose shall I beautify the new forest grove? For what reason shall I make a new bed of flowers, or make the fragrant vines to blossom always even after the blossoming season is passed?

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Excitement

Definition - arousing the emotions of a person.

An example of excitement is found in Sri Lalita-Madhava, Act 2, verse 77. Kundalata tells Radharani: “ O thirsty one, early tomorrow evening, Visakha will bring You to meet this person.” Radha says: “The prince of Gokula will appear like a splendid lightning flash that fills the eyes of this unfortunate person with wonder.”

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Dejected

Definition - Cast down in spirits
Synonyms - discouraged,depressed

An example of dejected is found in Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 1, text 46. Arjuna gives Krishna several reasons why he does not want to fight such as : killing family members, and creating unwanted population. His situation is described in text 46: “Arjuna, having thus spoken on the battlefield, cast aside his bow and arrows and sat down on the chariot, his mind overwhelmed with grief.”

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Eagerness

Definition - a strong interest, or an impatient desire to pursue.

An example of eagerness is found in Sri Isopanisad. O primeval Philosopher, Maintainer of the Universe. O regulating principle, destination of the pure devotees, Well-wisher of the progenitors of mankind, please remove the effulgence of Your transcendental rays, so that I can see your form of Bliss. You are the eternal Supreme Personality of Godhead like unto the Sun, as am I.”

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Suspicious

Definition - tending to arouse
Synonyms - doubtful, mistrustful, skeptical

An example of suspicious is from Krishna Book, Volume two, chapter 11, in connection with the story of the Shymantaka jewel. Krishna asked Satrajit to give the Shymantaka jewel to the ruling chief of the country, King Ugrasena. Satrajit refused the request. Later the jewel was stolen. Satrajit did not know who stole it but became suspicious of Krishna. He spread the rumors that Krishna stole the jewel.

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Neglected

Definition - fail to care for

An example of neglected is found in Krishna Book Volume One, Chapter 9. Mother Yasoda feeds baby Krishna her breast milk. “The milk on the oven began to boil over. Just to stop the milk from spilling, mother Yasoda at once put Krishna aside and went to the oven. Left in that state by His mother, Krishna became very angry and His lips and eyes became red with rage.”

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Curious

Definition - eager to learn, inquisitive

An example of curious can be found in Sri Vidagdha Madhava Act one, text 42(a). Visakha places a gunja necklace that Krishna wore on Radha’s neck. Radhika says: “In the beginning, it made Me almost fall unconscious. Why does this wonderful necklace now revive Me from that unconsciousness?

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Anticipation

Definition - deal with or use before the proper time.

An example of anticipation is found in Sri Vidagdha-Madhava Act one, text 48 (b) Radharani is anxious to see Krishna. She asks Visakha for a picture of Krishna. Visakha says: “There is no paper here to draw.” Radha says: “Then I will make Him appear in My meditation.”

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Material Life

Below is a example of how attachment binds one to Samsara (the cycle of birth and death). Even though King Bhartrihari lived some time ago(450-510 CE) the same scenario and it's powerfull binding forces exist even today. This excerpt was taken from a lecture in regards to a question referencing "renouncing VarnAshram". -AJD

King Bhartrihari was greatly attracted to his wife, but she had no such attraction for him. Rather, she was attracted to her husband’s commander-in-chief, who was also extremely handsome. Therefore, a few days after receiving the excellent necklace, she gave it to the commander-in-chief, desiring to please him.

Although the queen was very attached to the commander-in-chief, he did not feel the same way about her. He was attached to a prostitute. A few days after receiving the necklace, he presented it to that prostitute, desiring to please her. The prostitute did not feel the same way about the commander-in-chief, however, for she was attached to the king. One day she presented that very necklace to the king, desiring to please him.

Seeing the necklace, the king became distressed and asked her from where she had gotten it. Frightened, she did not reply. The incensed king then said, “If you don’t tell me the truth, I will cut off your head.” The prostitute then revealed the truth of the matter to the king, who left her and took the necklace to the commander-in chief.

King Bhartrihari asked his commander-in-chief, “Where did you get this? If you tell me the truth I will not harm you, but if you try to conceal it from me I will have your head removed.” The commander-in-chief revealed the truth to him, and at that moment the king realized that there is no true love in this world. He at once made up his mind to give up all his worldly attachments. He left his palace, his kingdom, and his opulent attire, and he became a very famous renunciant and spiritualist.

If that kind of detachment has come, then one can give up one’s worldly duties and become renounced. He is qualified at that time to become a bhakta. When there is actual detachment, that person will hear hari-katha from the devotee, and by that, sraddha (faith) in krsna-bhakti will come. He will then be qualified to think, "If I simply engage in bhakti, devotion to Lord Krsna, everything is complete and my life will be successful." This is the proper way to see things. -NM

Note: Bhartrihari wrote three collections or shatakas of poems. The Srngara gives us little pictures of love and love-making. The Vairagya describes a gradual withdrawal from worldly matters, and the Niti deals with ethical conduct. Topics not very conducive to poetry, perhaps, yet Bhartrihari shows Sanskrit at its best: profound, pithy and beautifully clear. Each of the shatakahs contains one hundred poems, generally just of four lines, sometimes two. But the content of each poem may be as wide as that of fourteen lines in the English sonnet, and can print out in more when all nuances are translated. The poems are entertaining, observant, wry and often deeply reflective. -Wikipedia

Divine Sword

The ancient Indian sword
traditionally carried by the warrior class.
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A legend concerning the sword (khadga) appears in the Shantiparva section of Mahabharata. Out of curiosity, Nakula, the fourth son of Pandu and the master of swordsmanship, had questioned the Kuru Grand sire Bhishma, on his arrowy death bed, as to which was the best weapon in all kinds of fighting. In his own personal views, Nakula thought the sword to be the most superior, since even on having lost one's bow, horse and the chariot, a skillful swordsman could still defend himself against the mace and spear wielders. Nakula further queried the Grand sire about the origin and purpose of the Khadga as well as about its first acharya or preceptor. Gladdened by these intelligent queries by Nakula, Bhishma related to him the complete Itihaasa of the Khadga or "divine sword" starting from its creation down to the present i.e time of Bharata war.

Bhishma conversed with Nakula on the history of sword.

This passage mentions that sword was invented to prevent the invasion of Danavas. It was known as Asi and was a highly polished and sharp edged weapon. After the wars between Danavas and Devas, the sword and its usage was passed on to various tribes like the Rishikas, the Yakshas, the Ikshwakus and it finally came to the Lunar Dynasty of kings starting with Pururavas Aila. From Puruavas it passed through Ayus, Nahusha, Yayati, Puru, Amurtarya, Bhumisaya, Dushmanta, Bharata, Ailavila, most of them the kings in the line of Pururavas. From Ailavila, it reached Dhundumara and from him to Kamboja. From Kambojas, the usage of sword spread to the Suryavanshi of kings like Muchukunda, Marutta, Raivata, Yuvanashwa, Raghu and Haryaswa. From them, it was taken by Sunaka, Usinara and finally by Bhojas and Yadavas. From Yadavas it spread to Sivis and to Pratarddana, Ashtaka, Prishadaswa and finally to the Bharadwajas including Drona. Drona taught it to Kripa and both of them taught its usage to Pandavas including Nakula .

A mischievous youth

Kahna

Sri Krsna has unlimited names, each reflecting certain qualities possessed by his own good self. Here is a picture showing baby Krsna stealing freshly churned butter. The name most revered in Vrindavan for this mischievous youth is Kahna. Kahna is short for Makana Taskara which means butter thief.

As Krsna grew up, residents of Braj continued to lovingly address him as their "Kahna". -AJD

Her companion

Rukmini sends a message to Sri Krsna. - Kolkata MusuemCandravali \ Rukmini

One day Srimate Radharani decorated Her kunja very nicely. Her asta-sakhis, eight intimate sakhis are there. Lalita, Visakha, Tunga-vidya, etc., they decorated Radharani's kunja with varieties of scented flowers, so many decorations. Krsna will come. They are all waiting. Radharani is waiting, waiting eagerly for Krsna to come. Some wind is blowing, some sound is produced. "Oh, Krsna's coming!" Her anticipation increasing at every moment. But Krsna did not come.

They sent one dyuti, messenger, "You go and see where is this Krsna!" So the dyuti went out and on the way met Saibya, Candravali's companion sakhi. Saibya told her that Krsna is in Candravali's kunja. So that dyuti came back and reported it to Lalita and Visakha. "Krsna is in Candravali's kunja." So Visakha became very angry. Lalita is a bit less inflammed and Visakha was now very serious. They reported this to Radharani. Radharani became sulky. Radha's optimism turned to pessimism as her mood became heated and reached its peak.

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It is interesting to note that during Sri Krsna's Mathura\Dvaraka pastimes Rukmini was provided great assistance and advice from Saibya.

One of Krsna's Queens named Mitravinda was also addressed as Saibya, the descendant of Sibi. SB 10. 41-42

Candravali is none other than Rukmini and her dearest confidant is Saibya. -AJD

Ohe Vaisnava

Srila Bhaktivinode thakur was not only a very prolific writer but he had the blessings of Sri Radha to use his pen. He brought to life the esoteric teachings of Lord Sri Gouranga Dev and is now renowned as the 7th Goswami of Vrindaban. He is not only held in high esteem for the eloquence of his writing style and expression of deep philosophical concepts, but of his pure devotion. At times when he was feeling emotional ecstasy he would write poetry and song. These songs are examples of a spotless and pure heart longing to unite with true Vaisnavas in the service of their Lord. What follows is one such song. -AJD

Ohe Vaisnava Thakura

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vaisnava thakura, doyara sagara, e dase koruna kori'
diya pada-chaya, sodho he amayai, tomara carana dhori

chaya bega domi, chaya dosa sodhi, chaya guna deho' dase
chaya sat-sanga, deho' he amare, boshechi sangera ase

ekaki amara, nahi paya bala, hari-nama-sankirtane
tumi krpa kori: sraddha-bindu diya, deho' krsna-nama-dhane

krsna se tomara, krsna dite paro, tomara sakati ache
ami to' kangala, 'krsna 'krsna 'boli', dhai tava pache pache

O venerable Vaisnava. O ocean of mercy, be merciful unto your servant. Give me the shade of your lotus feet and purify me. I hold on to your lotus feet.

Teach me to control my six passions; rectify my six faults, bestow upon me the six qualities, and offer unto me the six kinds of holy association.

I do not find the strength to carry on alone the sankirtana of the holy name of Hari. Please bless me by giving me just one drop of faith with which to obtain the great treasure of the holy name of Krsna.

Krsna is yours; you have the power to give Him to me. I am simply running behind you shouting, "Krsna! Krsna!"

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Note: The six passions are those pertaining to speech, the mind, anger, the tongue, the stomach and the genitals. The six faults are overeating, attachment to material things, inability to follow vaisnava etiquette, sense gratification, useless idle talk, and impure habits.

The six positive qualities are enthusiasm in practicing devotion, firm faith in the devotional process, a strong desire to attain prema-bhakti, a favorable service attitude, avoidance of non-devotees, and a real appreciation for genuine devotees.

The six methods of association are to go to an assembly of sadhus, to invite saintly persons into one's home, to discuss and hear devotional topics, to take the maha-prasada of great realized souls and to offer maha-prasada to sadhus.

Examples - Part IV

Dramatic Qualities

With Examples From Vedic Literature
Part IV

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Eternity

Definition - existing always

An example of eternity is found in Bhagavad-Gita, Ch. 2, text 12. Krishna tells Arjuna: “Never was there a time when I did not exist, nor you, nor all these kings; nor in the future shall any of us cease to be.” In this verse, Krishna affirms that the soul is eternal.

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Bliss

Definition - joy, gladness

An example of bliss is ananda buddhi-vardhanam, from Siksastak, verse one. Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur comments on this phrase in his Sanmodana Bhasya. When the jiva can separate his soul from his gross and subtle body, he realizes that the soul is infinitesimal. A question can arise, is the happiness the jiva experience also infinitesimal? To answer this doubt Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu writes: “Ananda budhi vardhanam.” “The holy name is an ever-increasing ocean of bliss.”

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Awakening

Definition - ceasing to sleep, to be awake

An example of awakening is from Siksastaka, verse six. “O Gopi Janavallabha, when will a stream of tears lovingly flow from the eyes of this gopi while chanting Your holy name? When will my voice choke up and when will the hairs on my body stand on end due to ecstasy?” Srila Bhaktisiddhanta comments upon this verse. He writes that this verse is lalasamayi which is a “kind of prayer that applies only to one in whom rati has already been awakened.”

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Enlightenment

Definition - illuminate spiritually or intellectually.

An example of enlightenment is found in Sri Brahma Vivarta Puruna. The demigods - healed by Brahma, Siva and Yamaraja - visit Krishna Loka to request help to remove the burden of the earth. They enter, one by one, sixteen beautiful gates, then Radha’s abode, where “there are many things that are not found in the material world.” Then they see a light which has “robbed all other lights of their splendour.” Then the demigods offer prayers to the Supreme Personality of Godhead “who has now assumed this form of light.” Then Lord Krishna reveals His personal form in the center of that light,” splendid as a monsoon cloud, a form that enchants the three worlds.”

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Homage

Definition - honor with praise or tributes added, connotes a worshipful attitude.

An example of homage of the guru-puja ceremony. Devotees sing a bhajan in praise of the guru, while the pujari offers aroti, and while devotees in line offer a flower and pay obeisances.

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Serenity

Definition - peace

An example is found in Caitanya - Caritamrita Madhya-Lila, Ch. 19, verse 1: “On His way to Vrindaban, Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu passed through the forest of Jharikanda and made all the tigers, elephants, deer and birds dance and chant the Hare Krishna maha-mantra. Thus all these animals were overwhelmed by ecstatic love.”

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Harmony

Definition - balance, accord, agreement

In Krishna Loka, everything is in harmony because Krishna is accepted as the supreme enjoyer and controller. This verse from Sri Vidagdha-Madhava, Act one, text 24, describes the harmony of the natural setting: Krishna says: The sweet fragrant honey oozing from newly grown mango buds is again and again attracting groups of bumble bees, and this forest is trembling in the softly moving breezes from the Malaya Hills, which are full of sandalwood trees. Thus the forest of Vrindaban is increasing My transcendental pleasure.”

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Solace

Definition - comfort, relief, consolation.

An example of solace is found in the Smriti. After Devaki lost her eight children to Kamsa, she felt great separation especially from the eighth child who she understood to be God Himself. “One day, Devaki could not suppress the longing anymore. With her loving hands, she fashioned a little clay image of a new-born baby and had a cradle made for it. Thereafter it became a daily joy with her to rise up early in the morning, form a little baby out of lay, offer it flowers and red powder and saffron, swing it in the cradle and offer it milk, singing loving songs all the while. Then she sent it to sleep, woke it up with fond hymns, tinkling a bell all the time, and offered it flowers and fruits and milk and honey.

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Esoteric

Definition - intelligible only to those of special knowledge.

An example is found is Bhagavad-Gita, ch. 4 text 22. Krishna calls the knowledge He is about to be impart to Arjuna the most secret of all secrets. In the purport that knowledge is said to be of the activities of the soul after liberation.

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Surrealism

Definition - strange, bizarre.

An example is found in Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 4,chapter 10. Dhruva Maharaj singlehandedly fights with the Yaksas who killed his brother. The Yaksas with their mystic power evoke many illusions meant to bewilder Dhruva Maharaj such as: “Then as if it were the time for the dissolution of the whole world, the fierce sea with foaming waves and great roaring sounds came forward before him.”

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Subject and Object

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (August 27, 1770 – November 14, 1831) was a German philosopher, and with Johann Gottlieb Fichte and Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling, one of the creators of German idealism.

Hegel influenced writers of widely varying positions, including both his admirers, and his detractors. Hegel developed a comprehensive philosophical framework, or "system", to account in an integrated and developmental way for the relation of mind and nature, the subject and object of knowledge, and psychology, the state, history, art, religion, and philosophy. In particular, he developed a concept of mind or spirit that manifested itself in a set of contradictions and oppositions that it ultimately integrated and united, such as those between nature and freedom, and immanence and transcendence, without eliminating either pole or reducing it to the other.

(His influential conceptions are of speculative logic or "dialectic," "absolute idealism," "Spirit," negativity, sublation Aufhebung in German), the "Master/Slave" dialectic, "ethical life," and the importance of history.

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Note: You might of asked why I posted this clip from Wikipedia about Wilhelm Hegel. The answer is relatively simple. Srila Bhakti Rakshak Sridhar Maharaj appreaciated Hegel very much and often borrowed themes and metaphors from this German Philospher. If you make a study of Hegel and that of Srila Sridhar Maharaj you will find vast similarities. The difference is however that Sridhar Maharaj is a Unalloyed Pure Devotee of the lord and used some of Hegle's ideas to promote the teachings of the Goswamis. Hegel was not a devotee but a philosopher and had lots of good ideas, many borrowed from Archelaus, Plato-Socrates, Aristotle and even some Cicero - AJD

Drona Acharya

Grandfather Bheesma saw in Drona Acharya sufficient knowledge of the Bow and Arrow. He knew Drona could be very instrumental in the education of the young Kurus. Bheesma was fully cognizant that knowledge of the Bow and Arrow was an essential skill needed by all the young warriors.

Drona having had many hardships in his youth was motivated by revenge and power. During the years when the Kurus were young he was a confidant of the elders and became materially very comfortable. King Dhritarashtra was blind and old age was surely creeping up on him. His agility of mind and clear thinking was diminishing. Vidura and Bheesma were not at all a threat to Drona because he was needed and held in high esteem. His skills spoke loudly for themselves and so he manipulated the affairs of the Kingdom as he desired.

When the young warriors grew up and Yudhisthira was anointed crown prince, Drona continued to advise the young man and at times would get very disturbed because Yuthisthira would always make decisions on the side of Dharma. He realized he could not manipulate Yudhisthira as had been done with King Dhritarashtra and decided the time had come to insert a wedge between the party of Yudhisthira and the Son of the blind King. The instrument that carried the wedge was Drona's own son (Aswattamma). Drona watered the root of the creeper (jealousy) within the heart of Duryodhana. Many rumors began to circulate within the Kingdom and the wedge separated the two parties even further.

Drona wanted Duryodhana to be crown prince because he knew he was weak and could be easily influenced. With Duryodhana in power he could then satisfy his long time quest for fame and position -MahaBharata

Verbal Ornament

Word play from the Glorious Gopal Champu
by Jeeva Goswami

I have no power to describe how Shri Krishna has all splendor, all handsomeness, all sweet fragrance, and all soft and delicate grace. Is He decorated by ornaments, or is He Himself the ornament that makes the ornaments look beautiful? Are similes and metaphors to be spoken comparing Him to other beautiful things, or should beautiful things be described by comparing them to Him? Is He perceived by the eyes and other senses, or is He the of creator the eyes and other senses? He does not walk on the path of being understood by the speculative activities of the material mind.

Of Shri Krishna it may be said, "Shri Krishna's face is like Shri Krishna's face. Nothing can compare to it." In this way the ananvaya-upama metaphor may happily be used to describe Shri Krishna. As it was said of Shri Krishna's face, so it may also be said, "Shri Krishna's eyes are like Shri Krishna's eyes. Nothing can compare to them." It may also be said, "Shri Krishna's face defeats the lotus flower." It may also be said, "the effulgence of Shri Krishna's teeth is like Shri Krishna's gentle smile." Or it may also be said, "Shri Krishna's gentle smile is like the effulgence of Shri Krishna's teeth." These statements mean, "Shri Krishna's splendor eclipses all other splendors. This kind of metaphor is called "upameyopamana". With this figure of speech it is asserted that Shri Krishna is more glorious than all else and thus cannot be rightly compared to anything but Himself. It may also be said, "Shri Krishna's face reminds us of Shri Radha's face. It is like a duplicate of Shri Radha's face." Or it may also be said, "Shri Krishna's eyes remind us of Shri Radha's eyes." In this way Shri Krishna's glorious handsomeness is described by the verbal ornament called "smarana-alankara".

Still, Shri Krishna is so glorious He makes us forget all verbal ornaments. He is a kingdom of glorious handsomeness. He shines with great splendor.