“A person who works very hard, no matter in what occupation, and who offers the result of the work to the service of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna, is called a karma-yogi.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Shrimad Bhagavatam, 3.20.34 Purport)
Archive for February 2014
Dependent On The Son
Posted in janaki mangala on Feb 27th, 2014 Comments
“O son, don’t forget our love for You; keep us always in Your heart. Know that the king, his relatives, and this entire city are Your servants.” (Janaki Mangala, 168)
From Taking To Giving
Posted in janaki mangala on Feb 26th, 2014 Comments
“Entrusting Sita and all daughters to Him, again and again looking at Rama, with folded hands she requested:” (Janaki Mangala, 167)
Ecstasy in Loss
Posted in janaki mangala on Feb 25th, 2014 Comments
“Then when she heard Rama ask for permission to leave, she became filled with sadness. Without hesitation and with much love and ecstasy she touched His feet.” (Janaki Mangala, 166)
When It’s Polite To Stare
Posted in janaki mangala on Feb 24th, 2014 Comments
“The mother-in-law did the arati and offered gifts, following tradition. Looking at His dark face again and again, she felt happiness in the heart and great attachment.” (Janaki Mangala, 165)
A Long Running Tradition
Posted in janaki mangala on Feb 23rd, 2014 Comments
“Janaka did all the rituals and made all the preparations for the departure. Then Rama with His brothers went to the king’s palace.” (Janaki Mangala, 164)
Return Trip
Posted in janaki mangala on Feb 22nd, 2014 Comments
“Being restless, all of the men and women of the city prayed to the demigods. Again and again they asked when Rama would come again.” (Janaki Mangala, 163)
Insomnia
Posted in janaki mangala on Feb 21st, 2014 Comments
“When the king’s wife heard that the barata party was leaving the next morning, being so sad that sleep couldn’t come to her the night passed.” (Janaki Mangala, 162)
A Welcome Never to Wear Out
Posted in janaki mangala on Feb 20th, 2014 Comments
“Again and again he requested the barata party to stay a few more days. Janaka continued to offer hospitality of so many kinds.” (Janaki Mangala, 161)
Bhusura
Posted in janaki mangala on Feb 19th, 2014 Comments
“Actors, singers, soldiers, sons, and the people who were watching all praised the king and spoke of his deeds. The king, with joy and without hesitation, gave away jewels and elephants to the groups of brahmanas.” (Janaki Mangala, Chand 20.2)